To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Arizona
event, 17 - 18 January 2019.
Estimate:
$37,500 - $47,500
- One of just 2,952 built with few surviving
- Original books and purchase documents from new
- Sympathetically restored by Buick expert
- Said to have just 46,328 original miles
Buick was a latecomer to the world of factory-built station wagons
and did not offer one in its lineup until just prior to World War
II. What Buick lacked in being a Johnny-come-lately to the
marketplace was more than made up for with the last true wood wagon
in 1953. Following the groundbreaking Plymouth Suburban of 1949,
all other manufacturers had long since gone "all steel." It was not
until 1954 that Buick followed suit, and the wagon offered here is
from just the second year of all-steel Buick wagon
construction.
This Buick Special Estate wagon is surely one of the best examples
available. It received a high-quality cosmetic restoration,
including a full repaint and re-chromed bumpers, some 10 years ago
and exhibits all the characteristics of a lovingly maintained and
well-preserved original low-mileage car. The restorer, said to be a
long-time Buick collector, replaced carpeting and the front seat,
while expertly matching it to the original rear seat and all of the
original door panels, headliner, and interior panels. Speaking to
the long-time original status of the car, during a recent
inspection of the spare, the consignor found a newspaper from 1957
in the spare tire well!
Seldom seen in any condition due to its low production numbers,
this Buick Special Estate wagon was sold new to Mr. A. A. Mullen of
Keyser, West Virginia. It is fitted with its original 264-cu. in.
V-8 engine and Dynaflow transmission and is also equipped with
power steering and power brakes. It also features a highly
desirable set of color-matched luggage and a wicker Brexton picnic
set, along with other period accessories. Also included is the
original Bill of Sale, warranty papers, Installment Loan papers,
owner's manual, and factory brochures. An ideal example for showing
or cruising with friends and family, the Buick wagon offered here
will surely be a welcome addition to any collection. To view this
car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit
the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/az19.
