Eric Minoff
Vice President, Head of Department - US
LOT 116
1951 Buick Series 50 Dyanflow Estate Wagon Chassis no. 16238410
Sold for US$19,040 inc. premium
Lot 116
1951 Buick Series 50 Dyanflow Estate Wagon
1951 Buick Series 50 Dyanflow Estate Wagon
Chassis no. 16238410
Chassis no. 16238410
263ci OHV Straight 8 Engine
Single Dual Downdraft Carburetor
124bhp at 3,600rpm
3-Speed Column-Shifted Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Coil Spring Suspension
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes
*Nicely preserved, original woody wagon
*The most expensive Series 50 iteration
*Lovely black over red color scheme
*An excellent family hauler
THE BUICK SERIES 50
At the end of 1930 Buick adopted an all eight-cylinder range that would carry it through to WW2 and beyond, its products of the immediate post-war years, like those of major rivals, being revised 1942 models. The first significant styling changes arrived in 1949, and then in 1950 the 'bucktooth' range was introduced, so called because of its bold vertical grille bars. The following year saw this styling device revert to less exaggerated proportions. In 1951 the Buick Estate Wagon was the only car in General Motors' line-up that offered real wood body construction as opposed to simulated wood-style trim. It was available on the mid-price Series 50 Super and top-of-the-range Series 70 Roadmaster chassis.
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
One of 2,212 Estate Wagons built on the Dynamaster Series 50 chassis in 1951, the body was manufactured by Ionia Manufacturing Co. and it was finished in Carlsbad Black over Red Cordaveen leather. Very likely delivered new to Pennsylvania, old Keystone State registrations date back to the early 1960s.
The car was present in a collection since at least the early 1970s, it was in long term dry storage since the early 1980s/late 1970s. A very original car, its finely crafted wood trim shows well and features the rich graining of the old-growth forests from which the timber was sourced at that time. The chrome, paint and interior are all very serviceable and well preserved. Mechanically the car has not been started or moved under its own power in decades, but it is all easy to source pieces from GM's parts bin should anything thing be required.
These lovely estate wagons represented the top of the line for Buick in the 1950s and still carry cache with them today. Their elegant and understated lines are accentuated by the carefully placed wood trim, reflecting the last cars to carry such finely crafted timber on their exteriors. A well preserved and original example such as this is a rare find indeed.
Saleroom notices
Please note, this Buick is equipped with a 2-speed Dynaflow Automatic Transmission. Also note, the title for this vehicle will be in transit.
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