Buick Century Roadmaster Cabrio (1956)
Buick Century Roadmaster Convertible Partially restored 10.000 € invested Expert opinion Note 2 (1956)
Overview
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Highlights and general information
For sale is a 1956 Buick Century Roadmaster convertible in the color black/red with white leather interior.
Highlights:
- USA import, with TÜV, H license plate and immediately ready to drive
- The current owner has invested approx. 10,000 € (seller's estimate). The work was carried out by the owner, a trained car mechanic who ran a workshop for 50 years.
- Partially restored incl. new brake system and new tires
- Imported to Germany from the USA in 2018
- With radio, electric windows and electric soft top (tarpaulin)
- The underbody was extensively renewed in 2023
- Convertible version, which is rarely found in this condition
- Valuation report from 06/2023 with a grade of 2
General information about the vehicle
- Year of construction: 1956
- First registration: USA, 1956
- Location: 36251 Bad Hersfeld, Germany
- Exact number of vehicle owners is not known (owned since 2018)
- TÜV until 06/25
- H license plate
- Accident-free
- Immediately ready to drive, with German registration
- Partially restored
- Valuation report grade 2 (from 06/2023)
Model history
Between 1936 and 1958, Buick produced the impressive Roadmaster models, which were characterized by their exceptional length and the split chassis with the Cadillac Series 65, the Buick Limited and later also the Oldsmobile 98. From 1946 to 1957 in particular, the Roadmaster held a prominent position as Buick's flagship model, symbolizing luxury and technological advances.
The facts
Exterior & interior:
- Exterior color: Black/Red
- Interior with white leather trim
- White, electric folding roof
- Repainting cannot be ruled out
Engine and transmission:
- 5.3-liter V8 engine with 255 hp
- Automatic gearbox
- Last engine service 06/2023
Mileage:
- 27,965 mi (read off)
- Mileage can be partially traced
- No checkbook
Documentation:
- Vehicle documents, TÜV and service reports, invoices, certificates
Tires, brakes, body & underbody:
- Tires: New
- Brakes: New
- Underbody: Renewed in 2023, rust-free
- Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition.
Known defects
- No major defects known
- Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further impressions of the vehicle's condition.
Summary
This Buick Century Roadmaster Convertible from 1956 presents itself in a well-kept and partially restored condition. The Buick was bought by friends from the USA in 2018 and imported to Germany. The current owner, a former garage owner and trained car mechanic, carried out most of the partial restoration work himself and invested around €10,000 in the project. Since then, the convertible has been in extremely well-kept condition, with TÜV and H license plate. Furthermore, an appraisal from 06/2023 attests to the vintage car's condition rating of 2. A Roadmaster convertible in this condition is hard to find today and is highly prized by collectors and enthusiasts.
Vehicle videos
Kickdown check
- Expert report available
- Kickdown photographer was on site
- Video of the vehicle available
- Main inspection
- Matching numbers
- Current service performed
Comments of this past auction