B Jake Moran Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 (edited) Marketplace - 1937 Buick Roadmaster Other | Facebook Not a Roadmaster. I do like this model, I am a big fan of the 2 door Specials and Centurys during this period with those larger back windows for viewing. ****** Seller's Description If listed its available, will remove the listing when sold. Call or text for response about the car...number is listed. For sale is a 37 Buick Special 2dr slant back . Car would need complete restoration or turn into a rat rod or whatever. Straight eight engine with a manual trans. Interior isnt too bad , seats and headliner not ripped up . Doesn’t appear to have any mice issues. Floors and trunk appear to be ok . Selling with bill of sale , still looking for title . If found will be passed on to new owner. If interested Call or text …. Eight one five six hundred nine eight six five …… might trade for another vehicle in the 3k dollar range . Thanks…… might deliver for a fee if not too far . Edited November 27, 2023 by B Jake Moran (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 I am a big fan of that two-door Victoria style body. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 @MrEarl more yard art 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Dang, a slantback, very desirable cars, so much potential for this not often seen model. A Patina Special would be my guess as to its future. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937-44 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 7 hours ago, NC-car-guy said: more yard art For that price I believe it deserves better, but then I might be somewhat biased. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans1965 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 I like the proportions of this car with the long hood. Interior like a time capsule and very complete. Price is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 10 hours ago, 1937-44 said: For that price I believe it deserves better, but then I might be somewhat biased. I agree. I was just ribbing Lamar a bit. The car looks like a solid starting point. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bussa Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 The hood vents back then were much more substantial, and functional ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 (edited) I am certainly glad some folks like this body style. FWIW , I don't. I do like later two door hardtops. Not two door sedans . And the slopers always look like they lost something. Ben Edited November 28, 2023 by Ben Bruce aka First Born (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Ben Bruce aka First Born said: I am certainly glad some folks like this body style. FWIW , I don't. I do like two door hardtops, not 2 door sedans of this era. Ben There were 2 door hardtops in the 1930's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 I seldom get excited about a car purchase anymore and I am sure someone in the Buick world will buy this before me, but I love it and would go after it if I could. I too prefer the Century and Roadmasters of this era, but I have seen enough pre war, and post war, Specials to know that 248 is a nice motor in this day and age. We are at a temporary lull in gas prices here in Iowa, at about $2.65 a gallon, but it will go up. The 248 slumbering along on a tour likely gets 18 mpg. I am surprised Pete hasn't seen this and is on his way! I just don't think I can get to it fast enough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 38 minutes ago, B Jake Moran said: There were 2 door hardtops in the 1930's? LOL! No, Jake, there were not. Fixed it. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Jake : The best I ever got out of the 248 on my 1937 was 16 MPG. The 1000 mile ride ride back from Wisconsin in 2017 with a bad plug we were around 13 MPG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 On 11/28/2023 at 11:06 AM, dibarlaw said: Jake : The best I ever got out of the 248 on my 1937 was 16 MPG. The 1000 mile ride ride back from Wisconsin in 2017 with a bad plug we were around 13 MPG. Thanks Larry! Well I was "fairly" close. 16 mpg I will take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 2 hours ago, B Jake Moran said: Thanks Larry! Well I was "fairly" close. 16 mpg I will take. Better than my 455 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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