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Buick was celebrating its 50th year in 1953 when it built the last of the genuine wood and steel station wagons to grace American city life and suburban settings. Of the 1,830 limited production Buick Super four-door estate wagons produced for 1953, only very few (around 20) of these Golden Anniversary time machines are known to exist today. This unique rust-free example of the Buick Super Estate Wagon heritage has been upgraded to Roadmaster specifications. It is believed to be the only model to be restored in this particular way worldwide. It features a modern carburetor with electric choke and high flow air filter. Buick touted the performance of its V-8 engine with 8.5 to 1 compression ratio Turbo-Top pistons and improved zero backpressure mufflers. The 322 cubic inch Fireball V-8 engine was rated for 170 horsepower at 4,000 RPM when backed by the optional Twin-Turbine Buick Dynaflow automatic transmission known for its smooth operation. Optional power steering and power brakes combined with coil springs on all four wheels and an x-braced frame brought together the worlds of performance control and luxurious comfort in what Buick called its Million Dollar Ride—so named for its extensive development costs. Classic Buick style is accented by lavender paint, shimmering chrome and sweep spear mouldings and richly finished seasoned wood—a throwback to hand hewn craftsmanship. Optional accessories include a front mount sun visor and side-mount spotlight mirror. The vinyl top material is color matched to the vinyl and cloth interior with wood grained dash. Another Roadmaster featured upgrade for this Super Estate Wagon are a set of chrome plated wire wheels that are equipped with new wide whitewall tires. With the tailgate and rear seat folded flat the Buick Estate Wagon offered over five feet of width and six feet of length for a combination of classic station wagon style and rugged hauling utility. Unfortunately, there is no detailed documentation for this vehicle. All I know is that it belonged to a Californian collector (who wanted to stay anonymous) who had the vehicle extensively and expensively restored before it was auctioned off at Sotheby's in 2013 and sold again in 2017 to a US businessman named Michael K. Corbridge. In 2020 I purchased the vehicle from a US car dealer in Europe. Since then it has been registered, continuously maintained and has German TÜV. It's a fantastic vehicle that drives excellent. I take the vehicle out on special occasions and at US Classic Car Shows (and only when wheather conditions allow).

Every time I get into the “Woodie” I am amazed about the comfortable extras that were already in this vehicle in 1953.

“1.000 american cars” ... (link to magazine article)

specs

Manufacturer: BUICK (General Motors)

Model: Super Estate “Woodie” Wagon (Series 50)

Year: 1953, 50th Anniversary Year of Buick,

(last year of “Woodie” models constructed)

Type: Station Wagon 5-doors

Chassis Number: 16745764

Date of first registration: 01.07.1953

Location of last U.S. registration: California

Location currently registered: NRW, Germany

Motor: 5300ccm, Fireball V8, 170PS

Compression Ratio: 8.5 : 1, Turbo-Top Pistons

Transmission: Automatic, Twin-Turbine Buick Dynaflow

Extra: power steering and power brakes

Fuel: Super

Odometer: 43250 miles

Colour: 1959 Buick original colour, “Lido Lavender”

Tires: Roadmaster chrome plated wire wheels,

whitewall, 225 / 75 R 15

Weight (empty): 2100kg

Other Features:

• price-winnning model
  
• limited to 1830 pieces
• only about 20 belived still existing in driving condition
• unique/only one worldwide in this colour combination
• no-expenses-spared restoration
  
• upgraded to Roadmaster specifications
  
• modern carburetor with electric choke
  
• high-flow air filter
  
• coil springs
  
• x-braced frame
  
• windshield visor
  
• richly finished and preserved wood
  
• vinyl roof
  
• search spotlight
  
• side mirrors
  
• folding back seat bench
  
• spare tire in trunk
  
• numerous show-awards won in the US and Germany
  
• 2013 auctioned at Sotheby’s
  
• German TÜV until Nov.2024

Contact

You want this car to become part of your collection? If you need more information or want to know the asking price,

please feel free to contact:

Mr. Andy Dislich

adislich100@gmail.com