In the front was a prominent 'bucktooth' grille, again a feature that was shared with the rest of the Buicks. The design was similar to other models in the Buick lineup, with the three VentiPorts being a distinguishable feature to the more senior car's four VentiPorts.
#1950 buick models series#
Been there.1950 Buick Series 40 Special By the close of the 1940s, the Buick Specials were given all-new bodywork, the first new styling since before the war, dating to 1936. No finer tribute to the post-war 1950s automania than this grande old dame–Dahling, just make sure your garage is long enough to berth this land yacht and wide enough for you to open the door and to get out. This top-of-the-line Buick was just one small step–but one giant leap down–from Caddy at a time when the car you drove and the cigarettes you smoked told people lots about you and how you perceived your place in society. The Ned Nickles Roadmaster designs won over folks not quite ready for the price or the societal weight of owning a Cadillac.
#1950 buick models driver#
Convenient ash trays are obviously prominent accessories for the 1950s driver and passenger. Practically speaking, the original owner must have spent his wad on the heater because he did NOT opt for the top of the line Selectronic radio ($106.50 or 3% of the base selling price! For a radio!) opting instead for the Sonomatic radio option at just $80.00 additional. In 1950, this heater and defroster cost you an additional $57.90. One option that is particularly interesting in the subject car is the big chrome box in the middle of the dash with the heat controls. There weren’t many options on the Series 70 Roadmaster because practically all the latest Buick features–like DynaFlow–were standard on the flagship. There is not enough of the VIN provided to trace manufacturing plant site or other pertinent information. This car calls Hayward, CA home, and from its condition inside and underneath, she may have been a California girl her whole life. No mention in the posting whether this is a matching numbers car. In this case, Buick used a 320 cubic inch 152 hp hydraulic lifter engine bolted to the well-marketed Dynaflow automatic transmission (“Dynaflow” is molded into the back truck emblem). If you’re wondering why the hood seems as long as the deck of a supertanker, remember that Buick housed a straight eight under that hood bedecked with four VentiPorts. The seller claims this Roadmaster was repainted about 12 years ago and that the interior was redone in the same time period. The Roadmaster in that film is a 1949 model. *“Rain Man,” 1988, United Artists, Screenplay by Barry Morrow and Ronald Bass. This is NOT the car Raymond drove in the classic film. Buick made 2,964 of the Series 70 convertibles in 1950 this car is a Model 76C, selling new for $2,981, and weighing in at around 4,300 pounds–an astounding $0.69 a pound! Wouldn’t be so quick to dismiss her, Charlie, as we’ve seen these cars go well into the six-figures lately–no joke (nearly $35.00 a pound). Ten minutes to Wapner.”* The car, as you may recall, had a star role in the premise of the film-Charlie had been expecting to inherit a large part of his father’s estate but, instead, surprisingly, only got the Roadmaster. Charlie: When did you drive? Raymond: I drove slow on the driveway when my dad came to Walbrook. Visualize this scene: Dustin Hoffman (Raymond) and Tom Cruise (Charlie) in a white Buick Roadmaster convertible: “Raymond: I’m an excellent driver. There doesn’t appear to be a reserve or BIN price either. Currently bidding is at $16,300, WELL-PRICED shall we say? for this California-based sultry siren. (Pacific Standard Time and DON’T FORGET to wind your clock BACK Saturday night). Gotta hurry, though, this auction on eBay is expiring Monday at 10:00 a.m.
#1950 buick models full#
While British sports cars in the 1950s were aiming for the “size zero,” more angular and slender runway model type of vehicle designs, Buick was full steam ahead in quite the other direction: plus-sized, plush, sensuously round in all the right places with mouths full of perfect chrome teeth cars just wanting to quietly whisper “Dahling.” This 1950 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster convertible was the flagship of the Buick line, post-war elegance and decadence at its peak.
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