Location: Auburn, Indiana

$55,000 - $65,000 USD | Not Sold

The 1950 Buick Super featured the new prominent "bucktooth" grill with an all bumper grille guard and more rounded styling. They had VentiPorts on each side of the hood with four for the Roadmaster and three for the Supers and Special. For 1950 the portholes or VentiPorts became flatter and were moved from the front fenders to the sides of the hood. Buick stayed with the tried and proven valve in head "Fireball" straight eight-cylinder engine rather than following Cadillac and Oldsmobile to the short-stroke V-8. That would come in 1953. The model 56C convertible was equipped with leather power seats, as well as power windows and top. Model year production was a record for Buick with 558,439 leaving the factory. Sales placed them fourth on the sales charts.

This 1950 Buick Super Series 50 Convertible is powered by the "Valve in head, ahead in Value" 263 cubic inch straight eight-cylinder engine that produces 124 horsepower. The engine had its origin in 1936 and would be used by Buick for a few more years. This example is presented in an attractive red livery, which is new and professionally executed. It is mated up to the optional Dynaflow automatic transmission and, of course, is distinguished by its three iconic chrome VentiPorts on each side of the hood. Only 12,259 Buick Super convertibles were produced and they were priced at $2,476 which was about $500 less that the Roadmaster convertible.

According to Buick authorities, few have survived. The distinctive styling is complemented by all new chrome and polished stainless steel trim. This very attractive example is a gorgeous, rust-free Virginia-based vehicle that features leather seats, plush carpet, AM radio, clock, factory wheel covers, wide whitewall tires; power windows, seat and Haartz top. It is an exceptional example of elegant early fifties Buick styling and is reported to run and drive smooth and strong.

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