1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Series 70 Excellent Condition

1948 Buick Roadmaster Series 70 Convertible Coupe Excellent Condition

 

1948 Aztec Green Buick Roadmaster Series 70 Convertible Coupe in excellent condition.   Car underwent a complete interior. exterior and mechanical restoration in the late 1990's and the car driven very little since.   Power top. power front windows and power seat all work.   Crank front vent windows and rear windows. All gauges and horn work (clock doesn't work).   Radio works.   Body panel fit excellent.   Canvas top in excellent condition with glass rear window.   Boot very good condition.   Car drives like it just came off the showroom floor.   Extremely quiet and powerful Fireball Dynaflash straight 8 engine…. cruises at highway speeds.   Engine overhauled during restoration.   Engine bay detailed and clean.   Suspension excellent…. car just floats down the road.   Luxurious. spacious and comfortable. Unique classic Buick accelerator pedal ignition start.  

 

New battery.   Three speed transmission on column shifts smoothly and easily.   Great torque…. the car will pull out from stop in 3rd gear on level grade.    Exterior Aztec green paint glossy with just a few minor stone chips that have been professionally touched up.   Chrome. emblems. badges and glass are very good. with just minor pitting in door handles.   All rubber and insulation very good.   Steering wheel very good with new OEM Buick Roadmaster horn button.   Always garaged.   No play in steering wheel.   Car stops straight and true.   Excellent dash. carpet and leather seats and door panels.   New floor mats with Buick embroidered emblem.   Clean undercarriage.    Carpeted trunk with spare.   Radial wide whitewall tires with plenty of tread.  Includes owner's manual. shop mechanics manual and custom 1948 car cover with “Roadmaster” embroidery.   Highly optioned with front and rear bumper guards. amber fog lights. fender skirts and dual spotlights.   52. 65 miles on odometer. but actual mileage unknown.   Beautiful Harley Earl design.   Inspections welcomed.   You won't be disappointed.  

 

If you are considering a 1948 Buick Roadmaster vs a Buick Super. remember that the Roadmaster was the top of the line in Buick luxury and power.   When compared to the Super. the 1948 Roadmaster had a 129” wheelbase compared to the Super  124” wheelbase. a much larger and powerful 320cc engine (150hp) compared to a 240cc (110hp). and 5” longer front hood.  

 

I have a local mechanic/restorer who is familiar with the car. he replaced some wiring and rebuilt the starter solenoid to make the starting more reliable. He also maintains the other cars in my collection. You can speak to him if you want an objective opinion on the cars' cosmetic and mechanical condition. He is Craig Hartless 336-602-1565.

 

Valued at over $60. 00…see following Hagerty  price guide: http://www. hagerty. com/valuationtools/HVT/VehicleSearch/Report?vc=1376917 .    Starting bid only $42. 00.   PayPal deposit of $1. 00 required within 48 hours of auction end. and wire transfer or bank cashier's check for difference due within 7 days of auction end.   Shipping arrangements and cost responsibility of buyer.  

This vehicle is being sold as is. where is with no warranty. expressed written or implied.   It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle. and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely.    All financing and inspections must be completed before the end of auction.   Please email or call me (336-721-3665) with questions.

 

 

 

1948 Buick Roadmaster Series 70 Convertible Coupe  

 

Original Base Price

$2. 63. 00

No. Produced

11. 03

Body

Body Maker

Fisher

No. Doors

2

Passengers

6

Model Number

76C

Weight

4. 45lbs

Dimension

Wheelbase

129 inches

Length

217. 125 inches

Width

78. 625 inches

Height

65 9/64 inches

Front Tread

59. 125 inches

Rear Tread

62 3/16 inches

Engine

Type

Overhead valve Straight 8

Displacement

320. 2 cu. in.

Cylinders

8

Bore & Stroke

3 7/16 & 4 5/16 inches

Compression Ratio-Std

6. 6 to 1

Brake Horsepower

144@3600

Rated Horsepower

37. 8

Torque

276@2000

Main Bearings

5

Valve Lifters

Mechanical

Carburetor

Type

Dual downdraft

Make

Carter

Transmission

Type

Helical

Drive

Rear wheel drive

No. Of Gears

3

Gear Ratios

1st

2. 39 to 1

2nd

1. 53 to 1

3rd

1 to 1

4th

Not applicable

5th

Not applicable

Reverse

2. 53 to 1

                                                  Clutch Type          

Single plate dry disc

Clutch Size

10. 5 inches

Axle Type

Semifloating

Differential

Hypoid

Differential Ratio

4. 10

Suspension

Front

Coil springs

Rear

Coil springs

Steering Gear

Ball bearing worm and nut

Brakes

Service

Hydraulic drum

Front Size

12 inches

Rear Size

12 inches

Emergency

Internal expanding on rear service brakes

Size

12 inches

Other Systems Specifications

Exhaust System

Single

Ignition System

Distributor and coil

Battery

New 6 volt battery

Cooling System

Centrifugal pump with thermostat

Radiator

Vee cellular

Fuel Type

 Gas

Wheels. Rims & Tires

Tire Size

7 x 15 wide whitewalls radials

Spare Location

Trunk

Capacities

Fuel

19 Gallons

Oil

8 Quarts

Transmission

2. 5 Pints

Cooling System

16. 75 Quarts

Rear Differential

4 Pints

 

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