Vehicle Description
. . 1947 Buick Super 8 Convertible TWO OWNER ONLY 65,676 MILES VERY
ORIGINAL VIN: 14785450 (Flint, MI Assembly) Model: 47-56C (Super,
Series 50) Style: 47-4567 (2dr Convertible, 6 Passenger) Body:
L24149 Trim: Bedford Cord and Red Leather (#65) Paint: Brunswick
Green (#26) Top: White Canvas (ACC) Engine: 498480I5 (Series 50
248cid Straight-8) Transmission: 1612488 (3spd Manual) Carburetor:
Stromberg Aerotype Model #1990127 Retail: $2,333 in �47, $26,200
Today Production Numbers: One of 27,796 Produced WE SHIP WORLDWIDE!
Evolve Motors & Chicago Car Club are pleased to present this 1947
Buick Super Convertible! We purchased this �47 Super Convertible
out of a large collection of early American cars, the whole
collection being liquidated following the passing of the owner.
This is a two-owner car, having been with its original owner in
California until the early 1980s, before being sold to Iowa. This
car will come with the original manual, letter from the Office of
the General Sales Manager, California registration (dated 1978),
Iowa title, original selling dealer plate, and many, many service
receipts from the work that we've performed. Services we've
performed over the course of the last seven months are as follows:
- Drain, clean, refill fuel tank - Flush and replace fluids:
transmission, rear gear, oil, coolant - Rebuild twin-diaphragm fuel
pump - Update electrical system to 12V with 12V regulator. Rebuild
generator and regulator. - Starter conversion for 12V, rebuild
starter - Disassemble, clean, and rebuild hydro-motor - Disassemble
powered top mechanism, replace cylinder, yoke, and fittings, ensure
functionality - Alignment of front wheels - Rebuild carburetor
Having had all of these services completed, the car runs and drives
very well. The car starts right up without fault, and the starter
button is actually located under the accelerator pedal, so you just
turn the key, hit the gas, and the car fires right up. The car
doesn't stutter under acceleration, it tracks and brakes straight,
shifts well, and idles steady and quietly. Exterior: This car was
originally green, paint code #26, which we believe was a shade of
dark green called Brunswick Green. There are a couple small chips
inside the door jambs where the green is still visible. The car was
repainted once, in black. While the shine is great and the car
looks amazing from ten feet away, there are specs of dust
underneath the paint all around the car that are visible close-up.
These specs are most significant on the lower portion of the rear
quarters. Chrome is in great shape all around, with no dings or
significant oxidation. There is a small scuff on the very bottom of
the driver's rear dogleg chrome piece, but it's very, very light.
Glass and light lenses are all clear and crack free. White cloth
top is in excellent shape, with no tears or damage. Interior:
Original interior, Bedford Cord and red leather, is in great shape.
With the exception of some staining on the rear seats, the interior
is in very impressive condition. Front bench seat shows no tears or
scuffs. Red carpeting is in great shape. All interior lights and
all gauges are functional. Headlights are functional, even the
A-pillar mounted fog-lights are functional! Blower and defroster
are functional. Original Sonomatic radio is not, however. Power
windows and top work perfectly. As noted in the above description
of recent services, we've converted the car to a 12V electrical
system. Underbody / Under Hood: The underbody of this car is in
very good shape. There is some surface rust on suspension
components, but there is not a single spot of through rust
underneath this car. It is extremely well preserved. There is no
damage either. Frame rails and floors are in great shape. This car
was undercoated and it has served its purpose. This car has been in
California and Iowa since new, obviously b