1953 Buick Super Convertible Nice Running and Driving Car

The Buick Super is a full-sized automobile produced by Buick from 1940 through the 1958 model years, with a brief hiatus from 1943 through 1945. The first generation shared the longer wheelbase with the top level Roadmaster while offering the smaller displacement engine from the Buick Special. The Super prioritized passenger comfort over engine performance. For several years, it was called the "Buick Eight" or "Super Eight" due to the engravement on the grille while all Buick's since 1931 were all installed with the Buick Straight-8 engine with varying engine displacement.

In 1953 Buick's middle priced line shared the Roadmaster's new V8 and, for this year the Roadmaster shared the Super and Special's 121.5 in wheelbase. The Super earned a horizontal trim bar on its rear fenders which distinguished it from the Series 70 Roadmasters. Otherwise its side trim bar on its rear fenders was identical although the Super was had only three VentiPorts on each front fender. Series identification was found on the deck emblem. Full wheelcovers were now standard. The vee in the bombsight ornament signified the V8 power under the hood. Interiors in most models were nylon and silky broadcloth. The convertible had power windows, seat and top as standard equipment. Dynaflow was now standard equipment. Air conditioning was a new option. A total of 190,514 Supers were sold.

This very nice Example has been in the current owners care since 1997. Repainted under previous ownership, the car presents very well with nice paint, very nice chrome, and a pretty exceptional interior and top. The car runs and drives very well but has some minor issues that are pretty easily attended to: the Top and Windows are inoperable, the passenger door is stuck, the Radio does not work, and the Transmission has a leak. There is a minor dent on the passenger side door and the stainless trim on the drivers side under the rear window has dome dings in it (pictured). You can put the top up and down manually, but parts and expertise to fix that are readily available from Hydrolectric. In short this is a great car you can drive and enjoy and improve over time.