Beschreibung:

At the end of 1930 Buick adopted an all eight-cylinder range that would carry it through to WW2 and beyond, its products of the immediate post-war years, like those of major rivals, being revised 1942 models. The first significant styling changes arrived in 1949, and then in 1950 the 'bucktooth' range was introduced, so called because of its bold vertical grille bars. The following year saw this styling device revert to less exaggerated proportions. In 1951 the Buick Estate Wagon was the only car in General Motors' line-up that offered real wood body construction as opposed to simulated wood-style trim. It was available on the mid-price Super and top-of-the-range Roadmaster chassis, the latter being powered by a 320.2cu in (5.2-litre) 152bhp engine. One of just 679 Estate Wagons built on the Roadmaster Series 70 chassis in 1951, this totally original example has automatic transmission and retains its factory-fitted sun visor and roof rack. Sold new to the South of France where it was first registered on 13.10.51, the vehicle - we are advised - spent much of its life in Cameroon, enjoying single family ownership prior to acquisition by the vendor three years ago. A true 'barn find', it is presented in totally original condition having covered c.40,000 kilometres for new and is described as in good mechanical condition, with engine and transmission running and working well. The car is offered with Netherlands registration papers, old duplicate French Carte Grise and Manuel d’Entretien. Look no further for classic family transport or the ultimate tender for historic racing – it would create a stir in the paddock! Cet exemplaire original, l'un des 679 Estate Wagons construits sur la Série Roadmaster 70 en 1951, est équipé d'une transmission automatique et conserve son pare-soleil d'origine ainsi que sa galerie. Vendue neuve dans le sud de la France où elle a été immatriculée le 13.10.1951, cette voiture détenue par une seule famille a semble-t-il surtout roulé au Cameroun avant d'être acquise par le vendeur il y a trois ans. Authentique trouvaille, elle est présentée dans son état entièrement d'origine (env. 40'000 km au compteur) et décrite comme étant en bon état mécanique, le moteur et la transmission fonctionnant bien. Elle est en outre proposée avec des documents d'immatriculation hollandais, son ancienne carte grise française et son manuel d'entretien.