Featured on AutoHunter, the on the internet public auction system driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 36k-Mile 1952 Buick Super Riviera.
The 1950s were a period of unmistakable design when it pertained to extravagant brightwork. Some of it was practical, a few of it was ornamental, and about 7 decades later, such trim has gone almost completely vanished: Many contemporary automobiles, as a matter of fact, have also inescapable chrome or intense aluminum wheels for darker gunmetal or black finishes. It is no enigma that I have a fondness for Buicks from the 1950s. Right here is a story I composed in 2014 concerning a 1950 Buick Special that my grandfather had when he remained in his 20s.
Finished in Apache Red with a Carlsbad Black roofing, this AutoHunter-featured Super has plenty of that shining chrome trim. The auto is being marketed by a dealership in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and the public auction ends on Wednesday. Few individuals maintain a vehicle for greater than a couple of years, however this Super reportedly remained with its initial owner for an outstanding 65 years, up until 2017! In 1949, the General Motors C-body platform obtained an upgrade, and the Super shared this platform with the Roadmaster although it had a much shorter wheelbase. All Buicks of this period became understood for fender-mounted or hood-mounted portholes called”VentiPorts.”When introduced, there were 3 or four of such ports that represented the dimension of the straight-eight engine. The VentiPort tradition, by the way, was restored in 2003 with the Buick Park Avenue Ultra, and later with its 2005 to 2011 model-year substitute, the Lucerne. Staying true to the initial Buick design method, the number of ports(although merely attractive and not functional)on the automobile corresponded to its engine dimension(V6 versus V8). The mechanical condition of the included 36k-mile vehicle shows up arranged based on the AutoHunter listing. Power originates from a Fireball 263cid inline-eight mated to a Dynaflow two-speed transmission. The selling supplier says that there was extensive upkeep carried out in October 2023 including substitute of the battery, belts, hoses, water pump, fuel pump, exhaust, and exhaust manifold gasket. In addition, the radio was re-cored, the carburetor was restored, and an oil change was done. If you enjoy huge Buicks with lovely brightwork like I am, you will want to inspect this one out! The auction for this 36k-Mile 1952 Buick Super Riviera ends Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 1:15 p.m.(MST)Visit the AutoHunter listing to find out more and image gallery
