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05/05/2025 12:50 pm
For 1947, Buick ramped up their war foreshortened 1942 lineup with this stately Roadmaster convertible. People like the design that had the front fender line sweeping to the rear fender. Buick called it their "Airfoil" fenders". The design cues were taken from the Harley Earl designed "Y-Job" concept car. Unique to Buick was the hood being hinged from either side with the side chrome pieces as the latches. Unlike the 1942 Roadmaster the straight 8 had only a single carburetor and lower compression and delivered 20 less horsepower at 144. 1947 did see a new stamped grill with the model designation on a chromed button Production of these models ended in 1948.
Danbury Mint replicated the model with a gorgeous yellow over burgundy. In case you're wondering, I photographed the model with a tan top and tonneau cover with I mated up thanks to George Bojachuk.
05/05/2025 1:29 pm
The tan top looks good. Top notch model from DM.
05/05/2025 2:35 pm
Not only does the tan top look good on the yellow car, but its black top looks good on the dark blue '48.
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05/05/2025 3:02 pm
05/05/2025 3:07 pm
I was pretty sure that they ATE little boys!
05/05/2025 4:01 pm
This one is definitely a people eater......it slices and dices!
This post was modified 12 months ago 2 times by Jack Dodds
05/05/2025 5:46 pm
And that's exactly why I never rode my tricycle or pedal car in front of those Buicks !
05/05/2025 6:21 pm
Great story and a beautiful model Rich. As are the other Buicks pictured.💯👍
05/05/2025 6:43 pm
Glad to have all of the DM Buicks in my collection. Top notch models in every way.
06/05/2025 4:01 am
I have the blue 48. A real favorite/ Love the yellow. Thanks Rich