Description
In 1952 Buick introduced a series of comfort and performance oriented innovations to its luxury models. Its top-of-the-line Roadmaster was the first Buick in history to feature power steering and a 4-barrel carbureter that fed the straight 8 to an output of 170 bhp and 320 Nm output. Built by Fisher to longest wheelbase of 130 inches to 215 inches of body length, the Roadmaster epitomized spacious luxury for all 6 passengers.
The Roadmaster featured was produced in 1952 in Carlsbad Black over 2-tone Blue interior to feature the 4-barrel Aeroquad carbureter and power steering. Decades later it was imported in Greece as part of a Buick private collection. Since then it became an exhibit to 2 additional collections to be treated with regular maintenance and care to retain its stellar originality throughout. It is now offered fully preserved and certified by official representatives of both FIA and FIVA in Greece.
Specifications
Year: 1952
Make: Buick
Model, code: Roadmaster Sedan, 72R
Body type: 4dr, saloon
Coachbuilder: Fisher
Designer: Harley Earl
Manufacturing plant: Linden, New Jersey
Chassis number: 36617318
Body number: 2065
Engine model and type: Fireball L8, 320. 2 ci, 5247 cc, 8-cyl. in line, OHV, single Stromberg Aeroquad 4-barrel carbureter, 170 bhp at 3800 rpm 380 Nm at 2400 rpm, 7. 2 to 1 compression ratio
Engine number: 68073467
Transmission type: Dynaflow 2-speed automatic
Exterior color, code: Carlsbad Black body / Carlsbad Black roof, Duco 246-2313
Interior color, trim, code: Dark Blue seats / Light Blue Bolster, broadcloth, 72
Equipment:
- Backup lights
- Direction signals
- Dynaflow automatic transmission
- Flexible spoke steering wheel
- Foamtex seat cushions
- Jumbo sized bumper guards
- Non-glare mirror
- Wheel covers
Current registration: Federation Internationale de Vehicules Anciennes (FIVA) of Greece
Manuals and documents:
- 1952 Buick Owner’s Guide, original
- Historic Regularity Car Pass, issued by FIA’s Hellenic Motorsport Federation in 2022
- Identity Card issued by FIVA’s Filpa in 2016
