This Buick has been owned for 37 years by a collector of very special, limited production cars, Stanley Jason.  Mr. Jason has now passed, but records indicate that he bought this Buick in California on the 9th of December 1984, which, by then, this Roadmaster had accumulated a mere 27,299 miles.  The prior owner was Frank Stagnitto from Danville, CA.  Mr. Stagnitto owned the car for many years.  Prior service records indicate that by February of 1966 it had accumulated just 13,717 miles since new.  This Buick is documented with 45 years of documentation.  We love the file that comes with this car!

The Carlsbad Black (Paint Code 01) lacquer paint is largely original and by using a paint meter it is obvious that certain panels were likely touched up over the years.  Most of this paint is the original factory paint.  This is an incredibly original car with beautiful paint quality.  There are many smaller touched up areas from scratches, mostly around the hood area (a common issue if the hood is opened or closed without due care).  The paint has very nice shine and luster.

The front and rear bumpers have likely been rechromed at one point.  The rest of the chrome is good to very good overall, with only light scratches from normal use and some light pitting on the door cap trim.

The white convertible top is presumably is an older a replacement and in very nice condition.  We have rebuilt the hydraulic pump motor so all the hydraulics work well.

The interior is, from what we can ascertain, all original and in beautiful condition overall.  It appears as though the upholstery had seat covers from new as they look amazingly nice.  The red leather and tan Bedford cord inserts are in excellent condition with only a few tiny holes from use or moths.  The upholstery overall is in excellent original condition with very little patina.  The carpet shows the most wear since they were never covered.  The dash and steering wheel are in beautiful original condition.

The two front windows and the front seat are powered and operated well.  The inspection report covers the details, but most everything works well.  This Buick is accessorized well with driving lights, bumper guards, spotlight and Sonomatic pushbutton radio with antenna.

The engine is beautifully detailed and while most of the engine compartment is original, the engine has been repainted and looks great.  The 320 CID five main bearing straight eight runs beautifully and the 144 BHP provides 276 ft lbs of torque for smooth performance.  The three speed manual transmission shifts beautifully and this example is tight and solid due to its low mileage.  The ride is smooth with its long 129 inch wheelbase.

Of the nearly 12,000 Buicks produced in 1947, only about 4% were the Roadmaster convertibles. And this must be one of the most low mileage, original examples extant.

For more information and details, please email, call or text Harry Clark at sales@classicpromenade.com or +1.623.404.9042.  The Buick is in our showroom in Phoenix, Arizona.

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This Buick has been owned for 37 years by a collector of very special, limited production cars, Stanley Jason.  Mr. Jason has now passed, but records indicate that he bought this Buick in California on the 9th of December 1984, which, by then, this Roadmaster had accumulated a mere 27,299 miles.  The prior owner was Frank Stagnitto from Danville, CA.  Mr. Stagnitto owned the car for many years.  Prior service records indicate that by February of 1966 it had accumulated just 13,717 miles since new.  This Buick is documented with 45 years of documentation.  We love the file that comes with this car!

The Carlsbad Black (Paint Code 01) lacquer paint is largely original and by using a paint meter it is obvious that certain panels were likely touched up over the years.  Most of this paint is the original factory paint.  This is an incredibly original car with beautiful paint quality.  There are many smaller touched up areas from scratches, mostly around the hood area (a common issue if the hood is opened or closed without due care).  The paint has very nice shine and luster.

The front and rear bumpers have likely been rechromed at one point.  The rest of the chrome is good to very good overall, with only light scratches from normal use and some light pitting on the door cap trim.

The white convertible top is presumably is an older a replacement and in very nice condition.  We have rebuilt the hydraulic pump motor so all the hydraulics work well.

The interior is, from what we can ascertain, all original and in beautiful condition overall.  It appears as though the upholstery had seat covers from new as they look amazingly nice.  The red leather and tan Bedford cord inserts are in excellent condition with only a few tiny holes from use or moths.  The upholstery overall is in excellent original condition with very little patina.  The carpet shows the most wear since they were never covered.  The dash and steering wheel are in beautiful original condition.

The two front windows and the front seat are powered and operated well.  The inspection report covers the details, but most everything works well.  This Buick is accessorized well with driving lights, bumper guards, spotlight and Sonomatic pushbutton radio with antenna.

The engine is beautifully detailed and while most of the engine compartment is original, the engine has been repainted and looks great.  The 320 CID five main bearing straight eight runs beautifully and the 144 BHP provides 276 ft lbs of torque for smooth performance.  The three speed manual transmission shifts beautifully and this example is tight and solid due to its low mileage.  The ride is smooth with its long 129 inch wheelbase.

Of the nearly 12,000 Buicks produced in 1947, only about 4% were the Roadmaster convertibles. And this must be one of the most low mileage, original examples extant.

For more information and details, please email, call or text Harry Clark at sales@classicpromenade.com or +1.623.404.9042.  The Buick is in our showroom in Phoenix, Arizona.

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This is a sympathetically preserved 1948 Buick Roadmaster Sedanet (Style No: 4707) which has been owned by our collector client for the past 10 years. The owner is a longtime collector in North Hollywood and has enjoyed an interesting collection of significant cars.

This Roadmaster was built at Buick’s production facility in Southgate, CA (C-1084) and originally sold through a dealer in Long Beach, CA. In fact, this is 115,118th Roadmaster built.

This Roadmaster is also believed to have only one previous registered owner. The current owner purchased this car about 10 years ago through McCormick’s Auction in Palm Springs, CA.  It had been sold by our friend Steve Snyder of Vault Cars in Orange County, CA. This Roadmaster has remained in an underground parking garage in Pasadena, CA ever since.

This Buick has an older repaint in an attractive two tone combination of Cumulus Grey (28) complimented by Nickel Grey (23).  The roof still shows quite well with good shine, luster, and depth. There are some signs of cracking on the fenders, as well as very small paint chips throughout the entire body. The chrome work is overall in good to very good condition, with lots of shine and minimal imperfections. The cloisonne on the front and rear emblems are presentable, but showing age.  Likewise, the whitewall tires are showing signs of yellowing and we recommend the next owner replace them.

The interior is a mix of some very well preserved original features and some long ago new items.  Overall, there are many areas of the interior that are showing significant wear and/or age. The attractive and stain-free Grey Heather Bedford Cord seats (Trim 76) are very nice and comfortable. We did not notice any signs of significant wear or warping.  The dash, headliner, steering wheel, and gauges are overall good to very good; they present well and are free of any major blemishes. The carpeting, weather stripping, door jambs, and shelf behind the rear seats, however, do require attention. These components are either worn, stained, or otherwise in less than stellar condition.  However, it does not greatly detract from the appeal of this Roadmaster.

Mechanically, this Buick is in good running condition. We were unable to perform a test drive on the car, other than moving it around the parking garage. Our impressions were fine. The car started right up, ran and idled smoothly, the transmission shifted into gear with ease, and the brakes felt solid. The owner has also informed us that the car does drive well, but that the clutch has a tendency to make a “noise” when coasting in first gear.

This Buick has been reasonably well cared for. The fuel lines have been coated to prevent vapor locking. The lighting systems and horn function properly. The owner informed us that speedometer and odometer are not working. The actual millage is unknown, but it is believed to be around 165,000 miles. We did note that the tires are old and likely in need of replacing. We would also recommend that the next owner do a full fluid flush on this car before a longer drive.

Overall, we found this to be a very charming Roadmaster which would show well at a local or regional car show. It also has the potential to be a very fun touring car with a small amount of work.

Details about this Roadmaster’s condition are included in the 158-point inspection report which is published as part of this listing. This car is located in Pasadena, CA.

For details and information, please call, email or text Harry Clark at +1.623.404.9042 or sales@classicpromenade.com.

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