Vehicle Description
Sharp, beautiful, loaded, and absolutely elegant, this 1955 Buick
Roadmaster convertible is a beautiful presentation of '50s-style
premium motoring. Powered by a fresh 322 Nailhead V8 that spins a
smooth shifting Dynaflow automatic transmission, this two-tone
droptop is pure American nostalgia at its best.
There was a lot of care and investment put into this Buick during
its restoration, and the result is an elegant presentation of red,
white, and chrome. And we'd expecting nothing less for an icon. The
Roadmaster was Buick's best crack at the GM C-body platform, and
the newly designed ponton appearance of these 6th generation cars
rivaled anything Cadillac had coming off the factory floor. That's
exactly why this Roadmaster has such a premium look. The dipping
trim on the body makes for the ideal dividing line for the red and
white, and nothing beats the stylistic profile of a '50s big body
convertible. And speaking of style, the Roadmaster had one of the
best front ends of the era where the Dagmar chrome bumper has a
large and intricate presentation that incorporates the grille - so
you really know the designers dictated the form of these cars. Out
back the Roadmaster received a "tail lift" in 1955, with shiny
lower rear fender bands and jet-inspired tailfins that flow into
the redesigned, form-fitting chrome bumper. And you see this all so
well because of all the brightwork throughout the car, all of which
is in good condition, with light patina adding a bit character to a
few areas. We love the smaller details as well, like the spinners
on the wire wheels, big whitewall tires, and the gold lettering and
hood ornament package that was another reminder that this
convertible was the best of the best from Buick.
Inside, the red and white theme continues to give the whole car the
premium appeal of a crisp tuxedo. And it's easy to show everyone
this well-coordinated package inside and out with the rare power
window option that allows you to take down all the glass without
ever leaving the driver's seat. Just like the exterior, this is a
highly correct presentation, right down to the texture on the red
leather, power split-bench seat up front, to the matching door
panels, and to the spacious rear seat that provides plenty of room
for multiple passengers. The dash is a work of automotive art as
the machined-turned metal and contrasting white paint flows
seamlessly into the doors. Even the chrome accented, wide
speedometer is beautifully designed, and the same machine-turned
trim nicely frames the auxiliary gauges below it, while the
original steering wheel has the Buick crest in the center, and the
sliders for the heat/defrost look like they were borrowed directly
from a jet aircraft. And the correct presentation of the interior
goes right down to the details, like the AM radio that's still
cranking out tunes from the center of the dash. Most importantly,
the white, power convertible top is fully operational, meaning open
air cruising is only a flick of a switch away. Out back the
spacious trunk is neatly finished with a reproduction mat and it
houses a full size, whitewall spare wrapped around a matching wire
wheel.
Lift the hood and it feels like 1955 all over again. Rarely do you
see classic cars with such great details still intact like the
massive oil bath air cleaner, generator, painted valve covers, and
an exposed bottle for the windshield fluid. And this is all set
against an exceptionally crisp presentation of the whole engine bay
- right down to the turquoise motor radiating from within the
darkness. Buick's 322 cubic-inch "Nailhead" V8 was a terrific
powerplant from the era, and this one is a fresh block borrowed
from a 1956 model that runs superbly and it's fed by a stock
manifold and 4-barrel carburetor to deliver the kind of power and
torque that will keep you driving in style in modern conditions.
Plus, Buick's Dynaflow 3-speed automatic transmission shifts
smoothly, and the whole Art Deco show is managed easily thanks to
the help of factory power steering. A quick look underneath shows
an honest undercarriage that has had some work and repairs done on
it in the past, and features newer bushings up front, and a fresh
exhaust and gas tank. Finishing the period look are shiny wire
wheels wrapped in gorgeous L78-15 Coker wide-white bias-ply
tires.
A beautiful, iconic Buick that was restored to keep it looking its
best... that's what you get with this Roadmaster Convertible.
Offered with a stack of build/maintenance receipts and an owner's
manual, this '55 is truly a special car. Call today!
