30th Aug, 2021 12:00
The Gold Cup Classic Car Auction
1948 Buick Roadmaster 75 Fastback
Registration - DVY 609
Chassis No. - 14438083
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 45,000
With its red and white paintwork, white wall tyres, gleaming chrome and sleek, torpedo-shaped body, this 1948 Buick Roadmaster 75 Fastback is a real head-turner. The vendor acquired it in 1980 and says that it has been a show car, enjoyed on a few classic car runs each year.
During this lengthy period of ownership ‘DVY 609’ has been recommissioned, including a respray, fresh upholstery and a new brake master cylinder. It is powered by Buick’s 320cid 3964 cc Fireball Dynaflash straight-eight engine, with a three-speed manual transmission with steering column-mounted gear lever.
The view from the driver’s seat is quintessential 1940s America, with the white Tenite steering wheel, steel-faced radio and lights/heating controls. With bench seats front and back, this car can accommodate six people.
The owner says that the car is in ‘excellent’ condition throughout, as one would expect from a show car.
According to the GM Heritage Centre, the Roadmaster was Buick’s flagship sedan from 1936 to 1958. The 1936 Buick sales catalogue said that the Roadmaster ‘literally named itself the first time a test model levelled out on the open highway’.
In 1940 the Roadmaster name was applied to the luxurious new Series 70, which by 1942 was offered with the option of the streamlined Sedanet fastback sported by ‘DVY 609’. Some Buick enthusiasts like to speculate that this design helped inspire the stunning Bentley Continental R Type fastback coupé which emerged from Crewe in the 1950s.
In summary:
- A glamorous, head-turning piece of post-War American motoring heritage
- Recommissioned over the course of its 40-year tenure with the current owner
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold for £9,000
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - DVY 609
Chassis No. - 14438083
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 45,000
With its red and white paintwork, white wall tyres, gleaming chrome and sleek, torpedo-shaped body, this 1948 Buick Roadmaster 75 Fastback is a real head-turner. The vendor acquired it in 1980 and says that it has been a show car, enjoyed on a few classic car runs each year.
During this lengthy period of ownership ‘DVY 609’ has been recommissioned, including a respray, fresh upholstery and a new brake master cylinder. It is powered by Buick’s 320cid 3964 cc Fireball Dynaflash straight-eight engine, with a three-speed manual transmission with steering column-mounted gear lever.
The view from the driver’s seat is quintessential 1940s America, with the white Tenite steering wheel, steel-faced radio and lights/heating controls. With bench seats front and back, this car can accommodate six people.
The owner says that the car is in ‘excellent’ condition throughout, as one would expect from a show car.
According to the GM Heritage Centre, the Roadmaster was Buick’s flagship sedan from 1936 to 1958. The 1936 Buick sales catalogue said that the Roadmaster ‘literally named itself the first time a test model levelled out on the open highway’.
In 1940 the Roadmaster name was applied to the luxurious new Series 70, which by 1942 was offered with the option of the streamlined Sedanet fastback sported by ‘DVY 609’. Some Buick enthusiasts like to speculate that this design helped inspire the stunning Bentley Continental R Type fastback coupé which emerged from Crewe in the 1950s.
In summary:
- A glamorous, head-turning piece of post-War American motoring heritage
- Recommissioned over the course of its 40-year tenure with the current owner
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: The Gold Cup Classic Car Auction, 30th Aug, 2021
This auction of classic cars, motorbikes, registrations & automobilia will take in the final day of the prestigious Oulton Park Gold Cup Weekend.
We are delighted to again be be running this live event at the Gold Cup.
As with all Hampson Auctions there will be a fantastic and varied mix of lots to reflect both the individual interests of collectors whatever stage of the collectors journey they are on.
If you wish to consign your vehicle to this auction, you can request a valuation here or by calling on of the team on 01606 828124
PLEASE NOTE - DUE TO THE INFLUX OF ENTRIES, LOT NUMBERS MAY HAVE CHANGED, PLEASE SCROLL FURTHER THROUGH THE LISTINGS AS LOT NUMBERS MAY HAVE MOVED
Viewing Days:
Saturday, August 28th 2021 9am - 7pm
Sunday, August 29th 2021 9am - 7pm
Monday Morning, August 30th 2021 9am - 12pm
Fill in the form below and one of our team will get in touch with a no-obligation valuation. We will also take you through the consignment and valuation process, to enable you to make an informed decision.
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