Vehicle Description
To be OFFERED AT AUCTION at Auctions America's Auburn Spring event,
May 11-13, 2017.
Chassis No.
16985358
Estimate:
$ 85,000 - $ 95,000 US
Seldom remembered as an automotive wagonmaster, Buick offered
station wagons from 1940, and earned the distinction of building
the last wood-bodied American wagons in 1953, a great distinction
for this uncommon Series 50 Super Estate Wagon. Of the 488,755
units produced by Buick in the 1953 model year, only 1,830 of these
impressive wagons were built. In factory literature recognizing
their 50th year, titled "Buick's Greatest Cars in 50 Great Years,"
the Estate Wagon shared the same page as their highly anticipated
Skylark.
Promising a "scintillating life on wheels," a favored way to go for
ease of country living or town travel was this magnificent
motorcar. The limited edition Estate Wagon was also billed as being
equally at ease when going to the golf club in casual attire or
fitting in at a white tie and tails affair. The prestige of the
wood bodied cars of this era remains in place to this day.
Already distinctive with its distinguishing grille, sweeping
brightwork and signature VentiPorts; the Super Estate Wagon Model
59 bodies have the high class, beautiful woodwork of the Ionia
Manufacturing Company (Ionia, Michigan) sourced bodies.
Frame-off restored, this exceptional black example has a primarily
red with white accented interior. Powered by the 322-cid, 10-hp
Fireball V-8 engine, it features a Dynaflow automatic transmission,
power steering, heater, defroster, clock, directional signals and
Buick AM radio among the conveniences. A 12-volt electrical system
is employed and the chromed wire wheels and Firestone wide
whitewall tires further add to the understated sportiness of the
model.
With so few built and with certainly less remaining, this provides
a wonderful opportunity to begin or expand your woodie or 1950s
collection.
