This 1995 Buick Roadmaster is described as a good driver with some significant maintenance performed in the recent past. Though it still has some faults, none of them seem particularly worrisome, and the interior still reeks of the luxurious appointments that made these things such awesome cruisers. And of course, it sports the typical acreage of woodgrain paneling. Find it here on craigslist in Richmond, Virginia, for $5,000 and thanks to Barn Finds reader Pat L. for the find. 

The odometer shows 125,115 miles and it does show signs of that kind of use in places. The carpets aren’t super clean and the body has dings and other blemishes. Some of the exposed metal surfaces do reveal surface rust, which is pretty typical of a car that’s lived anywhere in the mid-Atlantic region and points north. Fortunately, like my 1987 BMW 325is that I found in Richmond, surface rust is usually where it ends for any signs of corrosion. The back cargo area does hide the cool third-row seat that makes these things such awesome haulers – seating if you need it, space if you don’t.

As you can see, the floor mats are pretty dingy. Hopefully, if those are replaced, clean carpeting will be found underneath. The seating surfaces actually look better than expected for the reported mileage, which is usually an indication of previous owners doing their best to keep the passenger compartment a pleasant space to spend time. The seller notes the temperature gauge on the dash does not work, but that the on-board digital diagnostics still shows the Roadmaster pegged right where it should be at around 170 degrees. That plus the maintenance described below should put minds at ease.

The listing describes the following maintenance jobs in the past year: water pump, headgaskets, plugs, plug wires, and radiator hoses were all replaced. While the engine bay could use a good detailing, if this work is documented, it’s a lot of potential work taken off the minds of the next owner. The headliner is sagging, but that’s a super easy replacement as far as interior refurb is concerned. While these wagons are typically in strong supply, buying one with documented maintenance should make for a strong differentiator when considering an LT1-equipped estate such as this.