1947 Buick Roadmaster Series 70 Sedanet Coupe

Highlights

Classic ‘Sedanet’ coupe designed by Harley Earle
Originally delivered new in the EU
Colombian registration and European import documentation
All duties and VAT have been paid in full
Matching numbers vehicle
76,549 kilometers on the odometer

The Appeal

The post-war Roadmaster is one of Detroit’s design gems. Penned by Harley Earle, it is a masterpiece of a design economy but with some neat detailing. The two-door Sedanet Coupe is perhaps the most beautiful version.

According to the seller, this black 1947 car began its life in the EU, later spending time in Colombia and retaining registration plates from that country. Reported to be a matching numbers car displaying a low - but unverified - mileage it is now back in Europe with all duties paid.

The condition inside and out is impressive. It looks very stylish, the black paintwork accenting the bright chrome and complemented by a handsome grey fabric interior. We know that these purposeful cars are popular with collectors and this one looks tempting.

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1947
Originally delivered new within the EU
Currently registered in Colombia
Now located in the Netherlands
European import documentation available
All duties and VAT have been paid in full
Matching numbers vehicle
Mileage: 76,549 kilometers
VIN: G3872
2 keys included

The Condition

Handsome Sedanet coupe looking smart in black on whitewalls
Complete bodywork fittings with bright, apparently original chrome
Some light signs of aging to note in photographs
Well detailed car including A pillar spotlights and split screen
Smart grey fabric interior with many original features including radio
Front and rear seats present well with door cards in similar condition
Cream Bakelite factory steering wheel
Chrome grille and mirrors appear in smart condition

Harley Earle’s Sedanet Coupe is a beautiful vehicle, the sloping rear deck a particularly appealing feature of this imposing car. It looks good in black, a colour that accents the car’s bright and liberally applied chromework. With its whitewalls, spit screen and A pillar spotlights, this a nicely detailed and apparently original car.

Inside you will find a grey fabric interior in good order with some nice features such as the original period radio.

The Mechanics

Fireball 320CI 5,247cc straight eight developing 140bhp
3spd manual gearbox with column shift
Vendor reports that the car is matching numbers
The vendor informs us that the vehicle is in fine fettle mechanically

The ‘Fireball’ straight eight under the bonnet of this characterful classic is well named. For a 1946 car its 140bhp was a hefty output, in this car matched to a 3spd manual gearbox. The displayed mileage is a low 76,549 km and we are told that this car is matching numbers.

The vendor reports that the car is in good mechanical condition.

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