1947 Buick Super Eight Series 50 Sedan

Coachwork by Fisher Registration no. 134 UXW Chassis no. 14672544

Footnotes

For a period in the 1920s, the Buick range consisted entirely of sixes, and then at the end of 1930 the company dramatically axed its six-cylinder models, adopting an all eight-cylinder range for 1931. Stylistically and mechanically, the Buick range was comprehensively revised for 1936, featuring 'turret top' styling and improved independent front suspension. These revitalised eights would carry Buick through to WW2 and indeed beyond, as its products of the immediate post-war years, like those of its major rivals, were revised 1942 models; indeed, the first significant post-war styling changes would not arrive until 1949.

A left-hand drive Series 50 (248ci, 4,066cc) Buick Super Eight, this car is an excellent example and has a fascinating recent history, having featured in the February 2009 edition of Classic American magazine. The late previous owner, a Mr Daver, had always dreamed of replicating the 1947 Buick Super Convertible that he had purchased in the 1950s while living in India. Over the years his family had listened to numerous stories of this beautiful car, so his wife and son set about finding a near-perfect equivalent. After trawling the Internet, a Buick Super Eight was found in Quebec and shipped to the UK. Needless to say, Mr Daver was thrilled with this generous gift.

With assistance from the Buick Car Club, restoration commenced on 1st June 2006, the engine being rebuilt and converted to accept unleaded fuel (at a recorded mileage of 58,482). Rebuilds of the gearbox, clutch, and water pumps followed, most of the replacement parts being sourced from the USA. The bodywork was in good order, although the chrome needed attention and was re-chromed, while the interior was re-trimmed by Classic Car Services of Leicester in stunning red and cream leather, and a new set of carpets installed.

In excess of £21,000 has been spent bringing this beautiful Buick to its present very high standard, and it has been maintained regardless of cost since the restoration's completion. The car is offered with numerous spare parts and a vast history file containing restoration invoices, a quantity of MoTs, an original handbook, copy workshop manuals, parts information, wiring diagram, and V5C Registration Certificates. A competition-winning car in Canada and the UK, this splendid Buick Super Eight presents very well and is said to perform beautifully.