Roadmaster

Early Nailhead Barn Find: 1953 Buick Roadmaster

Seems like everyone was getting in on the V8 craze in the ’50s. Sure, Ford had been there since ’32, but flathead architecture was old hat by the new decade and they moved on for the ’54 model year…. more»

LS2-Equipped: 1991 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon

As Chrysler began changing how families viewed travel preferences back in the mid-eighties, station wagon desirability was tanking as minivan sales soared.  Maybe nobody informed the execs at Buick, as the brand continued offering wagons all the way up… more»

Pre-Production Example? 1949 Buick Roadmaster Riviera

Some cars are genuine mystery machines, posing as many questions as they answer. Such is the case with this 1949 Buick Roadmaster Riviera. The seller purchased the vehicle for his aging father, but he has reached the point where… more»

Best of Buick: 1957 Roadmaster Convertible 76C

This 1957 Buick Roadmaster convertible is exceptionally collectible but in derelict condition and thus worth attention on that basis alone. But the seller’s advertisement on eBay is also meticulously written – making it doubly interesting. The seller wants $24,900… more»

Last of the Big Wagons: 1995 Buick Roadmaster Estate

General Motors took another crack at large, rear-wheel drive cars in the 1990s. That included the Buick Roadmaster from 1991 to 1996. They resurrected the nameplate after a 33-year hiatus and applied it to full-size 4-door sedans and 6… more»

Assortment of 1970s, 1980s and 1990s Vehicles

This collection is newer than most you find. Rather than focusing on the 1950s or the 1960s, this bunch is no older than 44 years. And as new as 24 years. There seems to be no rhyme or reason… more»

Spent Life in a Garage: 1948 Buick Roadmaster

Some cars live amazingly good lives.  While most end up rusting away in a junkyard or coming back to us as razor blades or new Corollas, a few cars live a life protected and loved.  Take for example the… more»

Straight 8: 1950 Buick Roadmaster Riviera

The Roadmaster was an on-again off-again name used by Buick for some of their higher-end autos, with the model first appearing just prior to World War II in 1936.  When the 1942 run ended, the car took a short… more»

Make An Offer: 1958 Buick Roadmaster

The Roadmaster had a sporadic role in the Buick lineup, appearing from 1936 to 1942 (pre-World War II), 1946 through 1958, and finally from 1991 to 1996. Except for the last generation, all Roadmasters were built on the longest… more»

43 Years in the Barn: 1951 Buick Roadmaster

As the collectible car hobby slowly shifts away from static displays of expertly restored vehicles and jewelery perfect hot rods towards actually using cars for cruise-ins and tours, finding the right vehicle for these new endeavors is a challenge. … more»

37k Original Miles: 1992 Buick Roadmaster Limited

There comes a time in life when classic car enthusiasts crave life at a slower pace. They remain passionate about high-performance models but sometimes wish to view the frenetic pace of the outside world from a position of splendid… more»

One Family Owned: 1948 Buick Roadmaster 2-Door Sedanet

Until recently, this 1948 Buick Roadmaster had belonged to the same family since the day it rolled off the showroom floor. It has spent more than twenty-five years in storage, but the seller revived it, ready to go to… more»

Take Your Pick! Pair of 1996 Buick Roadmasters

The Roadmaster nameplate was a Buick staple from 1936-58 and again in 1991-96. The latter was the last of the large, rear-wheel-drive land yachts that used a variation of the Cadillac’s B-platform. The Estate Wagon was what you ordered… more»

Super Clean: 27K Mile 1996 Buick Roadmaster

One of GM’s favorite “B” body cars is the last of the rear-wheel-drive models which were found in the form of the Chevrolet Caprice, Cadillac Fleetwood (D body actually, but similar) and Buick Roadmaster. Produced between 1991 and 1996… more»

Cheap 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon

When Buick set out to make the largest of large cars, they often called them Roadmasters. The nameplate was a Buick staple from 1936 to 1958 and again in 1991-96 when large rear-wheel-drive cars were on their way out…. more»

Grandma’s Wagon: 1995 Buick Roadmaster Estate

The owner of this 1995 Buick Roadmaster Estate inherited the vehicle from his grandmother, who had owned the wagon since new. It isn’t perfect, but it is an original survivor that is in above average condition. It also comes… more»

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