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Buick Super Woody Wagon — 1949

Surfin' California in a sleek post-war car. Here, daring(!) and beautifully interpreted in a matte finish with an iconic movie reference. A woody at the beach was originally for the well-to-do; they were not budget cars, these wooden cars.

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"Luxurious American beach vibes and a compact wooden form in beautifully restored condition."

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Peter Sundfeldt
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"Luxurious American beach vibes and a compact wooden form in beautifully restored condition."

Description

The current owner imported the car from California in 2008, where it was awaiting restoration at a well-known place specializing in woodys. The body was rough but rust-free, and the wood was quite worn and dried out. This led the owner to decide on a body restoration with entirely new wood, with the help of a boat carpenter. The car was completed a couple of years ago and has been to exhibitions and gatherings with much appreciation. The decals on the doors are inspired by an American surf documentary, a cult film from 1966, Endless Summer.

Technical data

  • Year
    1949/1949 
  • Registration date
    2022-04-04 
  • Mileage
    23 208 miles 
  • Kw / hp
    90 / 122 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Automatic 
  • Interior finish
    Vinyl 
  • Colour
    Flat Blue 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    The engine is called Fireball, the transmission is called Dynaflow, and the car is named Super. Both The Fireball and The Dynaflow received thorough inspections and overhauls during the restoration, but no major interventions were needed. The chassis was meticulously checked with new brakes, suspension, shock absorbers, and bushings. Furthermore, a new electrical system was installed, converting it to a 12-volt system with an alternator. The loose wires under the floor in the cargo area are routed for a potential refrigerator to have at the surf beach.

  • Interior condition:

    Clean, sleek, and stripped down, but with wooden door panels in clear lacquer that you can see your reflection in, and a stylish headliner with equally fine and lacquered wooden ribs. The two-part rear hatch is even more elaborately crafted, exuding beautiful craftsmanship and a wooden boat-like feeling.

  • Exterior condition:

    The woodworking exhibits high craftsmanship and has multiple layers of lacquer. The beautiful matte blue color on the rest of the body is a fun personal interpretation from the owner, intended as an additional accentuation and enhancement of the body's wooden parts. Newer tires are mounted on original steel rims. The hood has an original opening mechanism where it opens sideways from the right or left side, alternatively, it can be lifted off completely. The latter is a somewhat cumbersome and heavy operation but also practical from a maintenance and repair perspective. All the chrome is new on the car.

  • General condition:

    A fun and exciting exterior interpretation, all packaged in a stylish and robust retro-classic.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2022-04-04
Ursprungsbesiktning: 2022-04-04 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 2022-04-04 (490101)
Senast godkända besiktning: 2022-06-07
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 1

Facts about the model

Det här var dyra och sällsynta bilar, 1830 stycken Super Estate Wagon gjordes och kostade mer är en Roadmaster Convertible. Dyrast var Roadmaster Estate Wagon (632 sålda) med prislapp på $3734, jämför med en Cadillac Coupé de Ville som kostade $3496. Prislappen på Super Wagon var $3178.

Location and viewing Information

Location: Jörlanda

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Peter Sundfeldt
+46 0705-38 80 22
peter@bilwebauctions.se

Pick up

Collection must take place before: 2024-05-23.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auction information

General information about the condition of the vehicles .
  • At this auction, many vehicles have been included in car collections and have been stored (mothballed) for a long time. For this reason, they are described from a collector's perspective and may need technical reviews and maintenance service - oil, battery replacement, new tires, brake review, etc. - before they can be used. .
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