1939 BUICK ROADMASTER Series 80 Sedan, ANTIQUE CARS

1939 Buick Roadmaster Series 80 Sedan !!

Current OWNERS STATEMENT :

I acquired this car in 1990 from a local Dentis, who traded it in on a new Dakota pick-up. He owned it for over 25 years having purchased it in Altoona Pa. I then sold it to the local Mobil Service station owner. He maintained it very well and bore the cost a of a complete re-upholstery job at a cost then of $7200.00. He traded it back to me in 1997.

I decided to keep the car and noticed that it had some rod bearing noise. Engine overhaul proceeded as follows:

Crank and rods refitted to accept insert bearings

Cam refinishe, new lifter, new valves with hardened seats,

Cylinders bored new pistons and rings

New clutc, pressure plate

New oil pump w fixed pick-up

Engine work cost $6250.00

Most recently

Brake system Had master cylinder stainless sleeved by White post Restorations, all new brake lines

Wheel cylinders rebuilt

Engine compartment completely rewired with fuse box installed

Bumpers should be re chromed but presentable as is

Series 80 Roadmaster is CCCA Caravan eligible