When World War II ended, the whole world wanted to get back to living their lives. America, however, would never go back to what it was before Pearl Harbor. What followed the war was a period of prosperity and… more»
Buick Super
Mar 1, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Ready To Cruise: 1948 Buick Super Convertible
As car buffs, we not only dream about cars, but we fantasize about the roads we would drive them on as well. In the East, many dream of taking the Great Smoky Mountain Parkway through to the terminus of… more»
Feb 8, 2024 • For Sale • 33 Comments
49,474 miles and Two Owners: 1948 Buick Super Sedan
Perhaps I am in an interesting vantage point being a writer for Barn Finds, but I think we are seeing a surge of low-mileage vintage vehicles hitting the market this year. We have featured many cars since the first… more»
Jul 17, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Super Woodwork: 1948 Buick Estate Wagon
When I first spied the hind side of this 1948 Buick Super Estate Wagon, I thought, yes it does look like a “barn find”, anything with that much wood looks like a barn on wheels. Of course, the pontoon… more»
May 17, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
It’s Super! 1954 Buick Riviera Hardtop
What a difference only three years make! Last week I covered this 1957 Buick Century and today it’s a 1954 Buick Super “Riviera”. This Super, like the ’57 Century, is in magnificent condition, and the Willow Green finish just… more»
Apr 13, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Looks Fast Standing Still! 1941 Buick Sedanet
Originally hailing from Tacoma, Washington, and claimed as a 61K mile original, this 1941 Buick 46S “Sedanet” (Buick’s spelling per their sales brochure), is a true survivor. It has been in a private collection for over 30 years and… more»
Oct 21, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Dynaflash Equipped! 1940 Buick Super Sedan
Claimed to have been in the possession of a Buick dealership owner for 40 years, this 1940 Buick Super sedan is looking for new digs. The current owner, who acquired it in 1985, claims that it is all original… more»
Jul 9, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Original A/C! 1954 Buick Super
It’s time for a little porthole archeology, courtesy of a ’54 Buick Super Riviera Model 56R. Buick had it all going on that year with many different models so let’s look this Super over and determine where it fits… more»
Jun 8, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Turnkey Classic: 1940 Buick Super Coupe
Recently, we’ve seen a few examples at Barn Finds of situations where genuinely passionate owners have elected to downsize their collection. That is the case with this 1940 Buick Super Coupe, and its next owner will be slipping behind… more»
Jun 2, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Not So Super: 1941 Buick Series 50
Well, the barn finds keep getting found and flipped. Next up is a 1941 Buick Super Series 50. Stored on blocks in a Modesto, California barn for “decades”, this non-runner is now available, here on craigslist for $2,500. Thanks… more»
Nov 6, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rare Ragtop! 1953 Buick Super 8
We encounter 1953 Buick Super 8s and Specials from time to time, but a convertible version? That’s a rare bird and the seller states as much, claiming this Super 8 convertible as being one of only 6,701 produced. With… more»
Oct 28, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
VentiPorts: 1957 Buick Super Riviera
Generally when the name “Riviera” is invoked, an image of Bill Mitchell’s 1963 outstanding design surfaces. But actually, the name was used earlier than ’63 and applied to different upscale models like the Roadmaster and today’s subject, a 1957… more»
Aug 31, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Fireball Powered: 1941 Buick Super Convertible
Here is a project that is an in-betweeny, it has had some nice mechanical improvements deployed but still needs additional refurbishment. And a big Buick convertible like this 1941 Super is always an interesting find, regardless of condition. This… more»
