1949 Buick Convertible Super Model 56C

Chassis number 15189478

Engine number 54557285

Registration number (NSW) CNF667

 

The 1949 Buick models were built with two sizes of engine and chassis with the Dynaflow torque converter available on both. Chassis changes from the previous year included lower rated springs, bodies with modified front end , enlarged window areas (by some 22 percent)and a greater stiffness in construction which was especially advantageous in the convertible model. The larger Roadmaster (Model 70 Series) had four ventilating holes on the wing whilst the Super (Model 50 Series) had only three. Both Buick models were available as a standard four door fixed head car, a two door ‘Sedanet’ (coupe), four door station wagon and a convertible four-seater. The Buick sat in the upper echelons of American cars at the time, considerably more expensive than Chrysler or General Motors vehicles but at the same time with considerably better performance and equipment, including wheel trim discs, cigar lighter, ashtray and automatic choke as standard whilst the 56C had leather trim, power top, seat and windows as standard.

This Buick Convertible straight eight with Dynaflow transmission was imported from the USA in 1989 with a full body off chassis restoration completed in 2001. This restoration was featured in the April 2001 and May 2001 issues of Australian Classic Car Magazine. The vehicle also featured in the film “Junction Boys” starring Tom Berenger and in a mini-series on the life of film star Natalie Wood.

The car is in absolutely first class condition and very correct.  It was 2004 Buick Car Club of Australia Concours Grand Champion, and a class runner up at Shannon’s Eastern Creek Classic Concours d’Elegance in 2002. The recipient of many awards, it is driven at regular intervals, primarily to Buick Club events and earlier this year was the People’s Choice Medal winner at the 2011 Lions Annual Charity event. In superlative condition, it is one of only two of this model on the Buick register in Australia.

For more information please contact

James Nicholls

Head of Collectors’ Motor Cars

+61 (0)2 9362 1000

[email protected]