To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Open Roads, Fall event, 11
- 20 November 2020.
Estimate:
$35,000 - $45,000
- One of just 1,040 produced; very rare today
- Among the most prestigious and desirable Buicks of its
year
- Very impressive styling on the 131-in.-wheelbase Roadmaster
chassis
- Well-presented older restoration, ideal for touring
enjoyment
- Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Full Classic
Representing one of Buick's most elite models for 1937, the
Roadmaster was mounted on a 131-inch-wheelbase chassis and offered
in an exclusive roster of just three body styles: a trunk-back
five-passenger sedan, a formal sedan intended for use with a
chauffeur, and a convertible phaeton. All were powered by a
straight-eight engine with overhead valves, in the time-honored
Buick tradition, displacing 320.2 cubic inches and producing 130
horsepower with great smoothness. They were fine-driving
automobiles and remarkably well-engineered, giving them an unusual
modern road feel for the time.
The convertible phaeton was a rarity even when new, as just 1,040
were produced. It is estimated that fewer than thirty remain extant
today, among them this handsome specimen. Restored some years ago,
it is finished in a rich burgundy maroon with tan leather
upholstery and matching tan cloth top, and presents very well
throughout. The interior, in particular, is in fine condition,
while the paint and top exhibit only light signs of age and use,
appropriate for a fabulous highway automobile. Further the car is
equipped with the desirable dual side-mounted spares, as well as
rear fender skirts that accentuate the aerodynamic lines of its
body.
This would be a wonderful car for participating in the Antique
Automobile Club of America and Classic Car Club of America's many
events in the coming show season. It reflects the best of Buick
engineering, design, and craftsmanship in every nut and bolt.To
view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/0620.
