Vehicle Description
1950 Buick Super Series 50 Jetback Sedanet
"The Super 2 door Jetback Sedanet, there's room for three in the
back, as well as up front. There's the sporty touch of a coupe,
plus comfort that most sedans aren't up to. It's trim and tidy and
ship-shape all the way." From the 1950 Buick brochure, colorfully
illustrating a dizzying array of model configurations over ten
pages. Buick's motto at the time was, "When better automobiles are
built, Buick will build them!".
For consignment, a 1950 Buick super 50 Jetback Sedanet with a title
verified 5,857actual miles, however these may be lower than actual
as the odometer is not working. The streamlined jetback of the
model lends itself well to the street rod treatment, and this
beauty's been chopped, nosed, sectioned, shaved, and after
borrowing some parts from GM cousins, treated to a three stage
paint job, clear over two blended colors.
Exterior
Streamlined best describes this nose up, tail down design, greatly
enhanced by the 3.5 inch chop up front and the dramatically tapered
rear window the share the C-pillar with an almost horizontal rear
window which curves like '71 Riviera, maintaining the shape through
the jetack bodywork, flanked by blue dot dressed tail lights from a
1953 Pontiac, turned on their sides. Pontiac also ponied up some
side trim, a spear with pointed tip on front fender and whipped
tail meeting the chrome bumper wrap around. Up front, a '53
Oldsmobile grille towers over the reworked and robust '51 Buick
bumper and it all creatively works together. Artful application of
Candy Brandywine along with Dark Candy Brandywine sets the tone
here with a deep shine rarely interrupted and our builder kept the
iconic ventiports on the side and 75 series white wall tires round
out a stunning presentation. Imperfections? We couldn't find any
major flaws on the exterior.
Interior
Black and red is the theme on the inside beginning with red
textured vinyl panels framed by black metal headers and carpeted
kick panels on the doors. The split bench seats share the pattern
and feature red piping and this and the matching rear bench are in
great shape. Up front, a more modern three spoke steering wheel is
wrapped in black leather with patina, leading to a simple dash that
retains an original speedometer, flanked by some updated AutoMeter
ivory faced units. A jukebox like presentation adorns the center of
the dash, a chrome ribbed affair with a speaker under the AM radio,
BUICK spelled out on the push buttons, along with two rows of
chrome knobs. We jump from the 50's to more current times with the
lower stack, an AM/FM/Cassette radio and an equalizer in a custom
case over the black carpeted floor. Red bows accent the charcoal
headliner above and the sizable trunk is dressed in red and black
carpet.
Drivetrain
Under the bulbous hood is a clean 350ci V8 with an Edelbrock
4-barrel carburetor and mated to a TH350 3-speed automatic sending
power to the Ford 9" axle in back. Power brakes are onboard
configured as drums on all four wheels. We've got a 12 volt system
and air conditioning is supplied, one of the many components under
the hood that is show worthy clean.
Undercarriage
Clean conditions prevail underneath with dry pans and minimal
surface rust. On our scan, we find some invasive rust on a body
braces and inner rockers that appear to now be fully encapsulated
and not progressing. We note a small spot of rust on the pinch weld
on the driver's door bottom. Meanwhile, clean dual exhaust flows
through Smithy mufflers, rolls through the X-frame, over the rear
axle, and out to the back via chrome tips. Suspension sleuths will
find coil springs up front and a 4 link with coil springs in the
back.
Drive-Ability
We open the hefty door and take our seat on the big bench up front
and pull the familiar GM column shifter our way after cranking the
trusty 350 to life. There's a nice bellow coming from way back
yonder and this smooth operator rolls out onto the test loop,
providing straight tracking and plenty of power at hand. Despite
the chop and the sharply angled rear window, visibility remains
good, just mind the yacht sized front end! We note the odometer and
trip odometer are not working, but all other functions operate as
intended. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions
were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee
these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
This is one wild ride with a coolness you couldn't build for this
kind of money. Deep paint, a solid V8, and an interior that feels
like an exclusive speakeasy. It's all here and more. If you've been
looking for a sweet ride, this candy cruiser checks all the boxes.
A custom build means you'll own one of one, but first, you'll have
to call!
2897456
2-Southgate, CA Assy Plant
897456-Sequential Unit Number
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Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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