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20/02/2025 12:55 am
Matrix gave us some outstanding Cadillac show cars and among them the 1941 Duchess and 1949 Fleetwood Coupe De Ville. I would like to see The Harlow Curtice's 1952 Buick Roadmaster Limousine. What do you think?
20/02/2025 2:58 am
here is an interior shot...
I think it would make a good model.
20/02/2025 4:05 am
It looks magnificent and would certainly make a great replica. Impressive automobile !
Tony Perrone and Christopher Moroni reacted
20/02/2025 5:33 am
That would look great in any scale. I know of 1/43 '52 Buick hardtops & station wagons, but are there any other 1/43 '52 Buick Roadmasters besides this Dinky?
Harv Goranson and Tony Perrone reacted
20/02/2025 3:29 pm
According to historical data in Jerry Retig's American Wheels, 4th Edition (2012)...for 1952 Buick...
2 Dr. Hardtop - Conquest
Roadmaster Wagon - Conquest
Super Riviera - Madison
T/D Super - Madison
4 Dr. Sedan - Miller Models
Roadmaster - Motor Kits
Roadmaster - Nostalgia Miniatures
20/02/2025 7:21 pm
The Harlow Curtice one looks like something Derham of Rosemont PA, would have done.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
Christopher Moroni reacted
20/02/2025 11:15 pm
I don't collect sedans as a rule but I do think it would be a great model.
Christopher Moroni reacted
20/02/2025 11:32 pm
more info ...
This 1952 Buick Roadmaster is a unique creation constructed for Harlow Curtice. Curtice was the Head of Buick in 1933 and the Executive Vice-President of General Motors in 1948. In 1953 he became president and C.E.O. of Buick in 1953. In 1955, he was Time Magazine's 'Man of the Year.'
Buick began with a Roadmaster 72R chassis and incorporated styling inspired by Harley Earl's concept and Motorama cars. The car began a rolling tribute to the design inspirations of General Motors that had transpired in the prior years. The roof was removed in favor of a sloping, padded limousine-styled unit which gave the rear passenger compartment blind quarter roof and rounded window panes. All windows that could be opened and closed, including the center divider window, were given hydraulic power operation. This design had been used on GM Concept Cars.
Modifications and customization continued on the interior. The door handles were replaced with sliding-style handles. The passenger compartment is finished in light blue broadcloth while the driver's compartment is dark blue leather.
All appropriate and available amenities were included in the car. This included a single seeking radio, power brakes, power steering, backup lights, floor heaters, and special ducting to the rear compartment.
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