MrEarl Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Received this email from the owner and I asked for pictures. Here is what I received. They are looking for offers. He prefers one buyer for all. Message me for contact info only if serious please. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly_John Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 "They've gone down hill A BIT". Clearly, the original writer (not Lamar) is a master of the understatement. John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans1965 Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 The 49 Roadmaster is for sure worth saving. The others, hmmmm. But the 49 is really something. I would love to own one, but this car needs a thorough inspection or it needs to be cheap, or better both. 😏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Shame on the seller for allowing such poor “storage”. Make offer? They are probably thinking each is worth $10,000 or more. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFranklin Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 3 hours ago, B Jake Moran said: Shame on the seller for allowing such poor “storage”. Make offer? They are probably thinking each is worth $10,000 or more. They should be paying for the property clean-up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 Everyone is going to want the 49. I’m not even sure what the 50 or 39 are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 (edited) So I couldn’t stand it any longer and took a 2 hour ride down to Macon a couple days ago to check these Roadmasters out. The seller is a super nice older gentleman and has had many Buicks. He recently sent several of them off to RM auction. These are what’s left They are located on the old homeplace and amongst some huge old oak trees, some of which have fallen and taken their toll on the Buicks as can be seen in the picture below. All of these cars are relatively complete and were running when he acquired them. I have no affiliation with the sale of these other than trying to help the guy find homes for them. The titles are somewhere in the old house but it has been pilfered through but he will try to find them. They are being sold with Bill of Sale only at this time though The ‘39 Roadmaster Asking $2,500 Edited June 9, 2023 by MrEarl (see edit history) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 (edited) The ‘49 Roadmaster Sedanet asking $5,500 He remembers removing the trunk ornament and is looking for it. Edited June 9, 2023 by MrEarl (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 ‘48 Roadmaster sedan. Asking $2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 and the ‘50 Roadmaster sedan Remarkably the front and rear survived and have lots of good parts. Asking $1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 (edited) There’s some wiggle room on pricing especially if all taken. A rollback would be ideal for hauling but a four wheel drive and trailer could work. The old homeplace is down a long driveway surrounded by bushes and briars. Would recommend blousing you pants leg, I was covered in ticks when I got home Message me for contact info if seriously interested in anything. @Pete Phillips knowing your love for architecture you should see the inside of of this 1919 Craftsman style exposed vertical and horizontal beam house, still pretty much furnished. I think he said he has offered it to the historical society. The two non Buick’s will be offered in the near future. Edited June 9, 2023 by MrEarl (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 3 hours ago, MrEarl said: So I couldn’t stand it any longer and took a 2 hour ride down to Macon a couple days ago to check these Roadmasters out. The seller is a super nice older gentleman and has had many Buicks. He recently sent several of them off to RM auction. These are what’s left They are located on the old homeplace and amongst some huge old oak trees, some of which have fallen and taken their toll on the Buicks as can be seen in the picture below. All of these cars are relatively complete and were running when he acquired them. I have no affiliation with the sale of these other than trying to help the guy find homes for them. The titles are somewhere in the old house but it has been pilfered through but he will try to find them. They are being sold with Bill of Sale only at this time though The ‘39 Roadmaster Asking $2,500 That crease on the body will mean its a parts car, unless someone *very* keen and skilled. Pity the good cars were not in the good garage. {I have been to Macon !} 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Very interesting time warp trip. I would have loved to look in that house too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 6 hours ago, 1939_Buick said: That crease on the body will mean its a parts car, unless someone *very* keen and skilled. Pity the good cars were not in the good garage. {I have been to Macon !} “Which” crease 😬? I thought I had taken a better picture of the roof, it was caved in too. Drill a 1” hole through the roof, insert cable, tie to a 4’ 2x4 and with a comalong hooked to a tree pop that sucker out. I’m seriously considering making an offer on it, clean it up a bit and parking next to the ‘36 Roadmaster in front of the Buick Sales and Service. I’m still scratching all the tick bites from the last visit though…. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 4 minutes ago, MrEarl said: “Which” crease 😬? I thought I had taken a better picture of the roof, it was caved in too. Drill a 1” hole through the roof, insert cable, tie to a 4’ 2x4 and with a comalong hooked to a tree pop that sucker out. I’m seriously considering making an offer on it, clean it up a bit and parking next to the ‘36 Roadmaster in front of the Buick Sales and Service. I’m still scratching all the tick bites from the last visit though…. 😆😆 The moustache bar is worth a bit if not cracked. I believe it is the same for all three series in 1950. This one might part out enough to make a small profit. Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly_John Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 Lamar, thanks for performing this great service to all the BUICK armchair tire kickers. It was super of you to invest your considerable time to make the trip and then post so many good photos. I'm with you on making an offer for the '39 Roadmaster. It would be a great addition to the BUICK Sales & Service dealership inventory of interesting used cars. But, please don't spend all your fun money cash on the Roadmaster....if you know what I mean! Your BUICK pal, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 2 minutes ago, Jolly_John said: BUICK armchair tire kickers and FLAT tire kickers at that.... well buddy, from what I've seen '39 grilles selling for these days, I figured I could make a killing on it, them torpedo headlights and dual side mounts don't ya think. 😉 of course I could never stand to see that wrecked beauty parted out, so what a dilemma... maybe I can find a cheap old '39 grille somewhere.... 8 minutes ago, Jolly_John said: Lamar, thanks for performing this great service Happy to share! I am so glad I decided to take that 2 hours drive and spend the day with this somewhat eccentric gentleman, seeing the old home place, the cars and riding around the old streets of Macon with him. He currently lives in an 1849 built Greek mansion in amongst other old Victorian homes in Macon. He spoke of the fact that Sherman had connections there in Macon hence did not burn the town down on his march to the sea. Aside from the ticks crawling all around in my shirt and pants on the way home, and some attaching themselves to places where the sun don't shine, twas a great day indeed. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted June 9, 2023 Share Posted June 9, 2023 17 hours ago, MrEarl said: and the ‘50 Roadmaster sedan Remarkably the front and rear survived and have lots of good parts. Asking $1000 Dang, looks like this one had the best interior before the tree.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 On 6/9/2023 at 8:03 AM, MrEarl said: “Which” crease 😬? I thought I had taken a better picture of the roof, it was caved in too. Drill a 1” hole through the roof, insert cable, tie to a 4’ 2x4 and with a comalong hooked to a tree pop that sucker out. I’m seriously considering making an offer on it, clean it up a bit and parking next to the ‘36 Roadmaster in front of the Buick Sales and Service. I’m still scratching all the tick bites from the last visit though…. if you do I want some minor but hard to find parts off it (you wouldn't know they were missing when parked on the lawn out front of Buick Gardens I promise)... let's discuss... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 8 minutes ago, 38Buick 80C said: if you do I want some minor but hard to find parts off it (you wouldn't know they were missing when parked on the lawn out front of Buick Gardens I promise)... let's discuss... It’s a 39 brother, you don’t have a 39… do you?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 23 minutes ago, MrEarl said: It’s a 39 brother, you don’t have a 39… do you?!?! I do not... its a 39.... ROADMASTER... '38-'40 80 series Buicks are virtually identical from the cowl back 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
56buickinga Posted June 11, 2023 Share Posted June 11, 2023 If the price is good on the Cadillac I’d be interested in digging it out of there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 12, 2023 Author Share Posted June 12, 2023 6 hours ago, 56buickinga said: If the price is good on the Cadillac I’d be interested in digging it out of there. No idea on it, I think he is going to get it running and cleaned up then price it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
56buickinga Posted June 12, 2023 Share Posted June 12, 2023 12 hours ago, MrEarl said: No idea on it, I think he is going to get it running and cleaned up then price it. Well that takes the fun out of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share Posted June 13, 2023 8 hours ago, 56buickinga said: Well that takes the fun out of it. There's still the 39 we could have a blast pulling out of the garage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Gelinas (XP-300) Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 On 5/25/2023 at 2:00 PM, Jolly_John said: "They've gone down hill A BIT". Clearly, the original writer (not Lamar) is a master of the understatement. John They didn't go downhill they went into the ground. I can't believe the descriptions some people make. They must think people are stupid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted June 14, 2023 Share Posted June 14, 2023 downhill a bit... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 18, 2023 Author Share Posted June 18, 2023 Spoke with the owner of the cars today. He is really wanting to move these cars, realizes the above prices may be high, they are gotta start somewhere prices and is looking for offers. Personally I’d be afraid to even make a lowball offer on the 4, afraid he might accept. PM me for his contact info if seriously interested in anything. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
56buickinga Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 On 6/17/2023 at 10:46 PM, MrEarl said: Spoke with the owner of the cars today. He is really wanting to move these cars, realizes the above prices may be high, they are gotta start somewhere prices and is looking for offers. Personally I’d be afraid to even make a lowball offer on the 4, afraid he might accept. PM me for his contact info if seriously interested in anything. You lowball and win the jackpot of four Buicks I’ll load up the IH and a chainsaw and let the adventure begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 21, 2023 Author Share Posted June 21, 2023 (edited) 20 minutes ago, 56buickinga said: You lowball and win the jackpot of four Buicks I’ll load up the IH and a chainsaw and let the adventure begin. I’m thinking a short rollback would suffice Edited June 21, 2023 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pont35cpe Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Looks like the `49 Roadmaster Sedanet gave birth to a bunch of beer cans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 21, 2023 Author Share Posted June 21, 2023 1 minute ago, pont35cpe said: Looks like the `49 Roadmaster Sedanet gave birth to a bunch of beer cans. That’s available too. Probably enough there to pay for the car 😆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 27, 2023 Author Share Posted June 27, 2023 The '39 sold today. I suggested he lower the price of the 49. It's now offered at $4000 and comes with two NOS front fenders with surface rust. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 On 6/9/2023 at 10:03 PM, MrEarl said: “Which” crease 😬? I thought I had taken a better picture of the roof, it was caved in too. Drill a 1” hole through the roof, insert cable, tie to a 4’ 2x4 and with a comalong hooked to a tree pop that sucker out. I’m seriously considering making an offer on it, clean it up a bit and parking next to the ‘36 Roadmaster in front of the Buick Sales and Service. I’m still scratching all the tick bites from the last visit though…. In my part of the world the 1939 series 80 could/would be considered restorable. A few dents/crease and some rust do not scare people. The interior has to be done anyway. 10% or 95% destroyed makes little difference. Same for paint At least its sold to some one 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 In my part of the world the 1939 series 80 could/would be considered restorable. A few dents/crease and some rust do not scare people. Yep, you're dead right. 20 years ago , when I was a younger man ,I would have had a crack at that 49 Roadmaster. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 Here’s the nos front fenders that go with the 49, in the same garage as the ‘39. Owner says they bought them years ago when the limb fell on the car. He’s also looking for the nos trunk ornament. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted June 28, 2023 Author Share Posted June 28, 2023 On 6/26/2023 at 11:23 PM, 1939_Buick said: At least its sold to some one Actually sold to the sellers mechanic who’s worked on all his cars throughout the years. . He bought it for his son and plans a full restoration. I invited them to join the BCA and this forum He’s currently got the Cadillac in his shop prepping for sale, then the Packard 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 Sold and on its way to Italy. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, MrEarl said: Sold and on its way to Italy. No doubt to a individual that will love and cherish this Buick. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans1965 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 How bad was the rust? Lower doors, rockers look ambitious. Floors, trunk, maybe even the frame, probably bad, too? Nevertheless, seeing it on the trailer, high and pride in the sun, I regret not buying it. Super gorgeous car. What a design. But I am up to my shoulders in projects anyway.... Yesterday I had a car buddy seeing my 47 Super Sedanet I am currently working on for the first time, totally original, and he asked was this car factory chopped by a few inches. No, it came that cool from the factory..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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