THE SUMMER CLASSIC CAR SALE 17th June 2023

34 CCA The Summer Classic Car Sale June 2023 classiccarauctions.co.uk LOT 527 Estimate: £30,000 - £40,000 1949 BUICK ROADMASTER ESTATE WAGON (WOODIE) The Warwickshire Collection - This car has formed part of an extensive collection of British and European Classics and your inspection is encouraged. • In recent years, this car has formed part of a large collection and has received little or no use, so an element of recommissioning is to be expected. Some of these cars do start, run and drive. Each car has a condition report, however they are all sold as seen • In 1949, Buick’s new, family-sized Roadmaster Woodie undoubtedly made a bit of a statement • When it comes to ‘Woodies’, the Roadmaster was the absolute pinnacle of desirability • A real head-turning land yacht with one-year only styling for 1949 • 653 were produced and it’s believed only 21 were exported • Fitted with the 150bhp Fireball Dynaflash straight- eight coupled to Dynaflow automatic transmission • With its first owner, Offield L Herbert in Los Angeles, for an incredible 28 years • Subsequently used as VIP transport at a ‘Dude’ ranch in Arizona • The subject of roughly $17,000 spent during 2009/10 • An element of recommissioning will be required and pre-sale inspections of this substantial piece of Americana are encouraged Lot Details Reg: 240 XUX Chassis no.: 1527380 Mileage: 95,724 MOT expiry: Exempt Consignor: Simon Langsdale Telephone No: 07496 556325 Vendor Condition Report: Overall: 80/135 «««¶¶ More Details Lot 527 Bid On Lot 527