Guaranteed to capture your immediate attention, Buick Roadmaster 2dr Slantback's of this era offer un-matched elegance, comfort, style and power. Simply fascinating, from the sweeping fastback body lines to the glorious bright-work, incredible grill area, luxurious interior and onto the powerful drive-train. One of only 20,542 produced, the 6 Passenger 1948 Model "76S", are always a special find when they retain most of their original beauty and original engine/trans combination. Certainly, a true classic collector automobile that can effortlessly waft along with the greatest of ease. Read on for more...
Residing under the dual-side lift hood is a formidable Buick "FIREBALL DYNAFLASH" valve in-head 320cid inline straight eight cylinder. Equipped with an optional factory "DYNAFLOW" automatic transmission, the factory horsepower was increased from 144Hp 6.6:1 compression ratio to 150HP with an increased 6.9:1 ratio. It starts, runs and operates flawlessly with a very recent in-chassis engine overhaul including all new piston rings, engine bearings, oil pump, lifters, gaskets, carburetor and complete cylinder head overhaul utilizing stainless steel valves/guides to meet today's unleaded fuel standards...
Finished in a Jet Black single stage, the straight body and chassis represents itself well as a "very honest solid survivor and/or driver", one that has previously received a body-on cosmetic restoration several years ago. The driver quality factory original chassis, related mechanical components and braking have received a thorough once over and are in good working order. Riding on BF Goodrich-Silvertown WW 235/75R15 radial tires. Included are all factory related assembly manuals, master parts book, original owners manual and prior history file. A very nice character with absolutely, no excuses...
Moving inside, the luxurious interior retains all of its glorious dash trim, factory instruments, clock, "Weather-Warden" heater/defroster, "EZ-I" non-glare rearview mirror, windshield wipers, auxiliary driving lights, "Breeze-Ease" draft deflectors, "Sonomatic" radio and "All" are in working order. The complete interior upholstery has been tastefully updated with a professionally sewn black/white vinyl Naugahyde with vertical center pleats. Functional, Extremely Tidy and Very Drivable...
In closing, if you have not taken the time to view the highly informative 19+ HD Video (hopefully on a TV size screen) and high resolution photo set, now would be a good time. We think this solid survivor speaks for itself, will you be the next caretaker? Good Day, Paul Harvey...
