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1947 Buick Super – today’s restomod auction tempter

Straight 8 cruiser

There’s something about late 1940s American cars that really gets our attention. We reckon it’s the inherent optimism of the designs which still carry just a hint of art deco in the details.

For example, look at the dash of this Buick Super and you’ll see what we mean. 

It’s a restomod, though whoever did or commisioned the work has gone in with a light touch.

For example a period Fireball straight eight engine is in place, which we see as being far preferable to a later V8 when it comes to retaning the car’s unique character.

It’s also running a three-speed manual transmission and claims to have undergone an extensive three-year rebuild.

It’s at auction with Collecting Cars

 

See our 1959 Buick Electra feature

 

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