Centurion Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 (edited) 1951 marked the final year that Buick offered the Sedanet body style, and these cars were offered only in the Super series. (I believe that these were originally intended to be part of the "Custom Special" series seen in some of the original sales literature, but that series never materialized.) Production of this model was very low -- 1,500 or 1,510, depending on the source. These cars are very rarely seen, but very interesting and -- in my view -- highly desirable. This model marked the only time that Buick applied the sweepspear side trim to the "Jetback" body style. What a stunning design! (Yes, there is a well-known '50 Roadmaster Sedanet with sweepspear trim, but Buick did not build it that way.) This car appears to be in nice condition, although certainly not perfect. The price seems realistic at $19,900, but I have not tracked values for the '50 and '51 Sedanets. The car is offered by a dealer and currently listed on Hemmings online: https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1951-buick-super-costa-mesa-ca-2746942 Wish I could buy it! Edited November 28, 2023 by Centurion (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 Saving some interior and detail photos to this topic: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centurion Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 (edited) Early 1951 brochure shows this model as part of the still-born Custom Special series, which appeared to utilize the 1950 Special style body (from the cowl back) rather than the new '51 Special body (a B-Body shared with Oldsmobile). This early brochure also depicts the fender top parking and turn signal lamps, which were not utilized in final '51 production form. Edited November 28, 2023 by Centurion (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Wow, those are RARE. I’ve only seen one other one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron65 Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Yeah, I wouldn't mind having one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 Not only rare but actually a nice looking Sedanet. 1950 styling can always be debated. As Buick fans we generally like the front end treatment. But there is little doubt the 51 front end styling is great. Combine that with the Sedanet rear treatment and rarity. Wow. Beautiful colors. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBRMD Posted November 29, 2023 Share Posted November 29, 2023 (edited) That is an outstanding rare car, and believe me, as one who is just finishing up a restoration of a similar one, it's worth every penny! Weatherstripping on the passenger door appears to be missing. Edited November 29, 2023 by SBRMD (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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