1948 BUICK SUPER ESTATE WAGON
1948 BUICK SUPER ESTATE WAGON
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Location:
Burlington, Washington 98233
Seller:
Engine:
248ci I8
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
38,117 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
51099595
Carfax:
Not available
Lot Number:
69182705
Location:
Burlington, Washington 98233
Seller:
Engine:
248ci I8
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
38,117 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
51099595
Carfax:
Not available
Lot Number:
69182705
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OVERVIEW
This 1948 Buick Super Estate Wagon is powered by a Fireball 248ci inline-eight paired with a three-speed manual transmission. Finished in Cumulus Gray over a two-row charcoal cloth patterned interior, this Super Estate Wagon is now offered by the selling dealer with restoration documentation, manufacturer literature, a manual, and a clear title.
Highlights
- Documented restoration completed in 2021
- Recent service to brakes, gaskets, and electrical system
- Wooden exterior and interior trim
- Auxiliary lighting
- Drop-down tailgate
Ownership History
- Offered by a dealer
- Current location: Washington
EXTERIOR
- Cumulus Gray paint
- Dark gray hood accent treatment
- Chrome bumpers with overriders
- Gunsight hood ornament
- Side-opening hood
- Auxiliary amber fog lamps
- Two-piece windshield
- Roof-mounted antenna
- Dual side mirrors
- Black vinyl roof covering
- Wooden body trim
- Rear wheel skirts
- Drop-down tailgate
WHEELS AND TIRES
- 15-inch steel wheels
- Chrome trim rings
- Buick-branded hubcaps
- 235/75 Goodyear Arriva whitewall tires
INTERIOR
- Charcoal cloth patterned upholstery
- Two-row bench configuration
- Lap belts
- Aluminum door sill plates
- Wood-finished door panels
- Wooden headliner
- Manual-crank windows
- Venti-heater
- Borg Instruments clock
- Push-button AM radio
- Dash-mounted compass
- Spare tire beneath rear cargo compartment
INSTRUMENTS
- Gauges
- 120-mph speedometer
- Fuel
- Voltage
- Coolant temperature
- Oil pressure
- Odometer shows 38,117 miles
- True mileage unknown
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Engine
- Fireball 248ci inline-eight
- Single downdraft carburetor
- Electric fuel pump
Transmission
- Three-speed manual
- Column-shifted
Service History Highlights
- Maintenance since 2022
- Generator rebuild
- Master cylinder rebuild
- Replacement of exhaust manifold, gasket, voltage regulator, condenser, and points
UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST
- Independent front suspension
- Four-wheel drum brakes
- Rears replaced in 2023
KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS
- Dents noted on side trim and right rear quarter panel
- Pitted exhaust finisher
- Scratched left front fender
- Fog lights inoperative
- Heater fan, clock, and radio inoperative
- Pitting on gauge bezel trim
- Other cosmetic blemishes as documented in photos
ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE
- Manufacturer literature
- Binder of restoration documentation
- Manual
VIDEO
- The selling dealer has provided a 25-minute video showing the exterior, interior, underside, a cold start, and a driving demonstration


































































































































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