The 1955 Buick Roadmaster 4dr is a car that Buick built from 1936 to 1958. Roadmasters produced during this time range had the longest non-limousine wheelbase and shared their basic structure with entry-level Cadillacs and upscale Oldsmobiles. The Roadmaster was Buick's flagship between 1946 and 1957.

History

In 1954 Buick Roadmasters shared the new General Motors C-body with Cadillac and Oldsmobile 98. With that also came the "Dagmar bumpers" on the front. These cars were large and roomy. They had the Roadmaster script on the rear quarters and within the deck ornament.- The 1955 Buick Roadmaster 4Dr Sedan received lower rear fender bands. That Buicks also offered a Roadmaster deck script and hood ornament with a gold-accented grille. Horsepower was 236. Buick also added a new variable-pitch Dynaflow. Its stator blades changed pitch under hard acceleration. Back up lights were standard. Powertrain was the 322 cu in 'Nailhead' V8.

At the Auction
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For sale is this original 1955 Hardtop Buick Roadmaster Model, 72R 4 door. It has only 52,213 original miles. Automatic transmission is a Dynaflow, engine a 322 ci V-8. Car runs. Originally from Aberdeen SD, this piece of American history a Buick Club of America member bought in Silver Spring MD then re-sold to a salesman in Laurel.

Work recommended: Carburetor could use a rebuild, transmission seal has slow leak. Hood latch needs adjustment and the passenger rear door window has a crack. Replacement window in trunk. The interior needs some attention, though we recommend to keep the seats as original as possible. The front seat has some tears, but should be possible to fix. Also Battery is draining slowly, so a checkup of the electrical wiring is recommended. Not much to do considering her age. Many extra parts come with the car, also original hub caps. Has a 1955 Maryland tag which can be registered by the buyer.