Current Auction: Mitch's Reno Auction at the Silver Oak Golf & Event Center in Carson City on August 25th, 2011
496
Lot #:
496
Year:
1950
Make:
Buick
Model:
Roadmaster
Body Style:
4 DR Sedan
Exterior Color:
Light Green
Interior Color:
Grey
VIN:
45800844
# of Cylinders:
8
Engine Size :
352
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
319
Mileage Type:
Actual
Description:
**No Reserve**
Rare 1950 Buick Roadmaster. Dyna Flow automatic transmission, 8 Cylinders, Only 319 miles DMV certified with a working odometer including an appraisal from an expert which certifies the mileage as being absolutely, verifiability correct! This exceedingly rare low mileage 1950 Buick Roadmaster was purchased new by a widow in Texas, only driving it to the store, post office, and kept it garaged. While driving the vehicle to the post office one day, she hit a steel post and dented the fender under the passenger headlamp. She then went to a doctor to see about her injuries and the discovery was made that she was going blind. She then let the car set for nearly 45 years until it was sold from her estate with an odometer reading of 207 miles when sold Sept. 26, 1995. The current owner purchased vehicle at auction in 2001. The primary mileage put on the car was to and from the paint, metal, and upholstery shop, and a mechanic to check to see if the car was in good working order. Includes receipt dated 10/11/2007 from a mechanic who made a thorough inspection of the car and all notes are on the receipt with items listed that needed replacement such as the battery, some belts, and general maintenance items. The mechanic noted that after the battery was replaced that the vehicle started every time. Tube radio works. U.S Royal Air Ride tires, The original color of the car was called "Calvin Gray."
