I was born in 1954. My dad had a 53, 4-door sedan, Super model, so these Buick’s are “the car of my childhood”. So many wonderful memories. It really was a happy childhood. I miss mom and dad so very much. Thanks for the video
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Beautiful automobile guys!Every surface clean enough to eat off of.Solidly built.The sheet-metal was a lot thicker back then as well!No plastic valve-covers or intake manifolds!
Of all the cars you have ever presented I honestly believe this one is the very best! What a beautiful example! Too nice to risk driving in traffic! Unbelievable!
Lou when I first saw this car when it was posted I knew who the owner was going to be. What a car looks like they just made it. He has such nice old Buick's and this one is surely no different. I loved the glow on his face when you were introducing the car and the glow when he was driving it really is fun to watch. My folks had a 1954 Buick when I was a little boy and it was nothing but trouble with the transmission and the body rust and it was pretty close to new when they bought it. I love the style the wire wheels the checkerboard dash that was really cool and the chrome on the car. That interior was just gorgeous. What a neat ride along Lou! I enjoyed this video a lot and thanks for sharing with us!
Hi Steve, Happy to read Dennis was glowing, and so were you :-) Nice to read your Folks had a 1954, unfortunately sounds like their car had issues :-( My pleasure sharing this ride along, and glad to be able to share this ride, Lou
These cars had so much class. It was like they were sculpted out of chrome. You got to love the "angry elegant" front grill appearance. GREAT VIDEO LOU.
Goodday Lou, Great Buick what an understatement. The more I watch your channel Lou regarding 50's car the more & more I appreciate them & learn about them. Another great story Lou. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤
Goodday Louis, That's interesting, because as I interview the Care Takers of the 1950's car, I'm enjoying them more too. Happy to read you enjoy this "Great Buick" with me. Thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou
My mom had a 53 Roadmaster before I was born, she owned nothing but Buicks her entire life (grandpa too) and swore that her 53 was the best and nicest of them all. Thanks for another great memory of mom 👍👍❤ The best car show on UA-cam, keep'em coming Lou 👍👍😁
Hi Pat, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Moms car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, you're welcome, and thank you for the kind words on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
While the Skylark gets all the attention in '53, I absolutely love these Roadmasters. Great old school Buicks. Looks great in black. Well done Dennis. great find. Thanks for the post Lou. Another '50s classic.
Wow, another rare Buick from Mr. Doerge's fine collection! Those 50th anniversary models are sure hard-to-find, let alone looking as great as this one does. Thanks, Lou!
Hi, Lou! Well, as the fine car maker from Flint used to say back in the day, "When better cars are built, Buick will build them", and surely this one was built to be not only a "floater", but also a commanding presence on the road, ergo, Roadmaster! The details on this one are exquisite, especially that checkerboard dashboard! BTW, the 50th anniversary and first V-8 weren't the only milestones for Buick in 1953. The Roadmaster and Super series included the last genuine wood-bodied station wagons ever built in the industry. Many thanks to you and Dennis for taking us all along on this sentimental journey!
Hi iswc27, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, and I enjoy the history too. My pleasure sharing this one with you, thank you for sharing your knowledge, and you're welcome, Lou
Hi Steel Assault, Happy to read you appreciate the details of this car, and the fact you rarely see one too :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
Styling really was king back in the day, no evidence of cost cutting at all, only the best for discerning enthusiasts, GM was a powerhouse manufacturer then, a real piece of artistry on wheels, fantastic showing Lou!
An absolute favorite! A rolling work of art all done up in black attire, red trim, and adorned with chrome jewelry. I will only get to imagine cruising down the parkway with the top down. I’ve noticed in cars through the early fifties there is still some hints of Art Deco throughout the interior especially the dash area indicative by the checkerboard pattern & steering wheel spokes. And yet, a movement into the upcoming ‘jet age’ by the hood ornament. What a beautiful presentation. Thanks Lou & Dennis!
The wire wheels, cool steering wheel, and the iconic grille are just a few touches that make this Buick a show stopper. Awesome! Nice video, thanks Lou.
So many power options for '53. The red interior really pops against the black body. The spoke wheels and wide whites finish the look for sure. Thanks for sharing.
The first Nail Head V-8 And, Amazing one speed transmission: the Dynaflow...... Low was obtained with a manual shift on the column. BTW, the 188 was underrated. My Dad claimed it was closer to 220, maybe a bit more. If not mated up to the early Dynaflow, It would smoke the Chrysler's of the day..... But that could just be my Dad's brand loyalty. You are a lucky guy to ride in that amazing Roadmaster. Thanks for bring it to us.
Hi Chuck, Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I enjoyed the ride, and glad I could share it with you. My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Chuck, I wonder how many Buicks of that era were sold with manual transmissions. I was born in 1954, and while my old man bought cheaper Chevys & Fords, his brother was a salesman and always drove Buicks. They were always automatics, and I recall most Buicks I saw as a kid had the iconic “Dynaflow” chrome insignia somewhere on the body or fenders. I’d especially think that the high end ones like the Roadmaster and Super were predominantly automatics.
We were kids together and we derided Jimmy when he told us his parents put aside in their garage a White 1953 Buick Roadmaster convertible for him to claim on his 18th birthday. Wow! You'll have a car that's 15 years old! Big Deal! Ha Ha! Last time I saw Jimmy he was an 18 year old paratrooper driving that car on his leave before Vietnam. Cresting a hill in Forest Park in Springfield, MA. top down on the red interior with a pretty girl at his side in that work of Art automobile that he saw but his dumb friends couldn't. Months later Jimmy died in Vietnam. We found his name on the wall. But the image of him ascending that hill with his girl at his side in that 53 Road Master always makes me feel real good for him. Thanks for a great video!
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An absolutely Beautiful Car! I learned to drive in a 1953 Buick Super Convertible my brother owned. It was baby blue with a light blue leather upholstery. I have loved those cars since. You're a fortunate man.
Hi derwood 454, Happy to read "It's like the finest tuxedo on wheels" :-) Appreciate those kind words on the "you do the best documentation on youtube", thank you! Lou
Wow! Another terrific segment. Thank you! You do a very nice job of selecting all your video thumbnail images. So many attractive design elements on this Buick. Those wire wheels are absolutely gorgeous!
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I learned to drive in a '53 Buick Special. 4 doors, auto trans, last year for the straight eight in the Special model line. Massive torque, top speed 90 mph, built like a tank.
My dad ran a '53 4-door sedan/saloon from around 1961 to 1966. All the same interior and dash, but without the check paint job on the metalwork. In those days, all 4 in the family could sit on the front seat. The fancier the model, the more "portholes" there were!
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After Cadillac and Olds came in with their ohv V8s in 1949, Buick finally enters the fray with their very reliable and durable Nailhead!!!!! Yay! But Buick pioneered the ohv design in their straight 8s. What a BEAUTTIFUL car. In 1953 the Special held on to the straight 8 for one more year. 1949 Buick also brought us the "hardtop convertible" which was the pillarless, frameless 2 door hardtop body style. In 1955 they brought us the 4 door hardtop or "hardtop sedan". Chevy lagged by one year bringing it in for 1956.
Hi Lou! How are you feeling after sharing with us one more masterpiece? This car looks very nice. Black car s, in my opinion, are always look more elegant & sophisticated. It reminded me of the WWII Mersedes that I saw in our neighbor's dry way when I was a child.
Hi Aelita, Always good when I'm around cars, and hope you are well too. Happy to read you enjoy the color of this car, and glad it brings back memories of your neighbors car too, Lou
A bit of trivia for you Lou ... At 13:20, you referred to “the bullseye”. If you’ll notice that was a new-styled bullseye; it incorporates the “V” which signifies the new-for-‘53 V-8 engine. That V went on to be used in numerous Buick insignias ... Keep ‘em coming, Lou !!
Hi Lou. I just discovered your channel a couple weeks ago and I really enjoy it. Your photography and narration are great - you don’t talk too much (unlike so many UA-camrs) and you allow the video to “breathe” and flow nicely. Keep up the great work, Lou! PS, I live in Texas now, but used to live in Naperville and still have a sister-in-law in Algonquin, so I recognize that Chicago suburban scenery.
HI OldRustySteele, Welcome to the Channel and please share it with your Car Friends. Appreciate you taking a moment to share the details you enjoy of the video. Ahhh the IL scenery I'm sure brings memories, Lou
Very beautiful buick lou awesome love the 50s cars they are a rolling work of art this is the era when Harley earl was chief of Gm he was fascinated with the jets so Harley incorporated it into his design in all of GMs cars
I can visualize you having to wash that car very thoroughly and quite often to get all the road salt out of the fender wells and underneath it until you got another car to take its place! Here in Arizona, they just get hot and dry out. Pretty hard on the interior and paint job. Inside a closed garage, not so much. I think our biggest concern is broken windshields. There seems to be an abundance of rocks that sound like bullets when they hit. With a late model car one has to have glass replacement on their insurance.
It's tough to find the right words for this one Lou! Just jaw-dropping beautiful. This is more than a vehicle. It's a sculpture, a work of art, by Harley Earl. The black paint and top contrasting all the chrome, including the Kesley-Hayes spoke rims is simply sensuous. I actually like the Roadmaster convertible over the Skylark. The Skylark is rare and impressive, but a little "cartoonish" in comparison.
Power windows, power seat and power top on a 53 simply remarkable...so early for tho!!se accessories which wouldnt become commonplace for decades to come..The gentlemen said the top was hydraulic, I imagine the windows and seats used that system as well...and the repairs and oil leakage could be tough to deal with, but nevertheless the purchaser went first class all the way here!..Nice job Lou as always....
Beautiful car. My mom and dad traded their 1950 blue Buick Special Sedanette for a 1952 off white Buick Super covertible. It had red leather seats. Supers were a step below the Roadmasters but had the same huge bodies.
The Skylark wire wheels were an option and cost an extra $400 according to a 1954 price list I saw. That included five wheels, so these must have been added maybe during the restoration. Buyers coud get the wire wheels, an imitation wire wheel cover, or the standard wheel cover, with a V in the middle on Suepr and Roadmaster and Buick crest on the Special, which was still a straight 8 and 6 volts. Then there was the small hub cap on bare bones Specials. It's interesting in 1953 the "Buick Eight" theme was still on the trunk lid, but with a "V" in the middle for models so equipped.
Lou Que auto !! Recuerdo que siendo mecanico joven repare varias trasmisiones Dyna Flow .. Que auto de marcha suave y hermosa Casi se portaba el motor como un motor de lancha ,Impulsion totalmente fluida debido a su convertidor de dos etapas Recuerdo que lleve un Buick igual a ese, una noche de invierno con llovizna con el limpia parabrisas que cuando el motor tiraba se ponia lento y una garrafita de 5 lts de gasolina al lugar donde lo debia entregarl ,Cuando enfrente la casa , el Buick Hizo puf puf y se apago sin fuel. UFFFF !
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The inside of car makes me want to order a nicker bocker glory.you americans have always made the most incredible cars in the world which is why i subscribed.thankyou for showing them in such detail. Made me laugh when you said its chilly here.
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Thats all my uncle would buy He once told me some young hot rodders were trying to race him and he said he knew in town he couldn't win so he got out the edge of town and run off and left them haha
I worked for a dealer in the 70’s that talked about how many ‘53’s he was able to buy when they were current model year or a year old because of the “teething” problems Buick had with their first V8. People were trading them for other makes because of the noise that they made when first started. Apparently they sounded like they were going to blow up.
Beautiful 53. Always liked the unique hood ornament. I would have painted the black port stripes red to go with the badges & interior. But that’s just me. I respect others opinions.
It is interesting to see the "break-in period" in the manual. I've never seen that in a manual before, although a friend had a 1965 Mustang, which he was only supposed to drive 50 mph or less until a specified amount of miles.
Hi Jed, Actually, they have that on Dodge Demon's too I'm pretty sure. You have to drive it a certain amount of miles under "minimum horse power" before the "red key" will take effect to get "maximum horse power". Lou
Please remember to watch the commercials at the beginning of the video (or at least the ones you can), as that's how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you :-)
I always liked the 54 better, but a 53 Roadmaster is pretty spectacular especially as a convertible. This was right up there with a 53 Cadillac Convertible, except this is better looking!
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I was born in 1954. My dad had a 53, 4-door sedan, Super model, so these Buick’s are “the car of my childhood”. So many wonderful memories. It really was a happy childhood. I miss mom and dad so very much.
Thanks for the video
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‘53s are beautiful. Plus it’s the year I was born. I wish I looked as good as the car!!
Hi Jim, Happy to read this car and you have the same birth year! Nice! Lou
Elegant style. Any for sale?
Rolling Art Exhibit! Thanks Lou!
Hi Brian SD, NICE! You're welcome, Lou
That's one beautiful "floater". Thanks Lou!
Hi motorTranz, My pleasure sharing this "floater" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
1950's American cars were the best! Beautiful car Lou! Thanks!
Hi Bill, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
I had an 06 impala. Best car I've ever owned. Driving a 2013 buick LaCrosse now. Love it !
"Grinning ear to ear here, Boss! Thank you for sharing! She is a BEAUTY!
Hi Beast 1624, I aim to please :-) You're welcome, and happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, Lou
What a joy to watch this beauty.
Hi Smartzenegger, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Sweet car,the 53-54 Buick are some of the most beautiful cars ever.thanks Lou!
HI Richard, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Beautiful automobile guys!Every surface clean enough to eat off of.Solidly built.The sheet-metal was a lot thicker back then as well!No plastic valve-covers or intake manifolds!
Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read the details you enjoy about this car :-) Lou
Seen this car brought to my mind great
📽🎬🎞Hollywood back&white Noir movies,many of them featuring stunning cars like this.Just great!
Happy to read this one brings back movie memories :-)
What a car! What a grill! Beautiful Buick.
Hi Train Lord, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Of all the cars you have ever presented I honestly believe this one is the very best! What a beautiful example! Too nice
to risk driving in traffic! Unbelievable!
High praise :-)
Wow! Beautiful car..looks brand spanking new😳❤️...a living room on wheels
Hi Gary, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're right, this one looks brand new, and is a living room on wheels too, Lou
Lou when I first saw this car when it was posted I knew who the owner was going to be. What a car looks like they just made it. He has such nice old Buick's and this one is surely no different. I loved the glow on his face when you were introducing the car and the glow when he was driving it really is fun to watch. My folks had a 1954 Buick when I was a little boy and it was nothing but trouble with the transmission and the body rust and it was pretty close to new when they bought it. I love the style the wire wheels the checkerboard dash that was really cool and the chrome on the car. That interior was just gorgeous. What a neat ride along Lou! I enjoyed this video a lot and thanks for sharing with us!
Hi Steve, Happy to read Dennis was glowing, and so were you :-) Nice to read your Folks had a 1954, unfortunately sounds like their car had issues :-( My pleasure sharing this ride along, and glad to be able to share this ride, Lou
Gorgeous Roadmaster Ragtop Lou ! WOW !
Hi Uncle Rudy, High praise :-) Lou
These cars had so much class.
It was like they were sculpted out of chrome.
You got to love the "angry elegant" front grill appearance.
GREAT VIDEO LOU.
HI TCT9MM, Happy to read you enjoy this classy Buick :-) Glad to read you enjoy this video, Lou
Super nice 53 Buick, the Nail head engine was used from 1953 to 1966,. Thank you Lou and Dennis.
Hi Chris, Happy to read you enjoy this "Super nice" car :-) Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You're welcome, Lou
Goodday Lou,
Great Buick what an understatement.
The more I watch your channel Lou regarding 50's car the more & more I appreciate them & learn about them.
Another great story Lou.
Your number 1 Fan in Australia
Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤
Goodday Louis, That's interesting, because as I interview the Care Takers of the 1950's car, I'm enjoying them more too. Happy to read you enjoy this "Great Buick" with me. Thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou
GREETINGS. From Venezuela, >. . . .
Hi Alejandro, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
ahh, yes, that's more to my liking, a real car from the days of real cars!! too bad they're not made like this anymore :(
Hi Mouse, Happy to read you like this car :-) Lou
My mom had a 53 Roadmaster before I was born, she owned nothing but Buicks her entire life (grandpa too) and swore that her 53 was the best and nicest of them all.
Thanks for another great memory of mom 👍👍❤
The best car show on UA-cam, keep'em coming Lou 👍👍😁
Hi Pat, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Moms car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, you're welcome, and thank you for the kind words on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
While the Skylark gets all the attention in '53, I absolutely love these Roadmasters. Great old school Buicks. Looks great in black. Well done Dennis. great find. Thanks for the post Lou. Another '50s classic.
Hi D Wnright, Happy to read you "absolutely love these Roadmasters" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Wow, another rare Buick from Mr. Doerge's fine collection! Those 50th anniversary models are sure hard-to-find, let alone looking as great as this one does. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you, and glad you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Hi, Lou! Well, as the fine car maker from Flint used to say back in the day, "When better cars are built, Buick will build them", and surely this one was built to be not only a "floater", but also a commanding presence on the road, ergo, Roadmaster! The details on this one are exquisite, especially that checkerboard dashboard! BTW, the 50th anniversary and first V-8 weren't the only milestones for Buick in 1953. The Roadmaster and Super series included the last genuine wood-bodied station wagons ever built in the industry.
Many thanks to you and Dennis for taking us all along on this sentimental journey!
Hi iswc27, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, and I enjoy the history too. My pleasure sharing this one with you, thank you for sharing your knowledge, and you're welcome, Lou
That checkered dash is something else!!! Really neat car an average person just doesn't see very often, if ever!!!
Hi Steel Assault, Happy to read you appreciate the details of this car, and the fact you rarely see one too :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
Styling really was king back in the day, no evidence of cost cutting at all, only the best for discerning enthusiasts, GM was a powerhouse manufacturer then, a real piece of artistry on wheels, fantastic showing Lou!
Hi Ron, Happy to read you enjoy this "real piece of artistry on wheels," :-) Lou
An absolute favorite! A rolling work of art all done up in black attire, red trim, and adorned with chrome jewelry. I will only get to imagine cruising down the parkway with the top down. I’ve noticed in cars through the early fifties there is still some hints of Art Deco throughout the interior especially the dash area indicative by the checkerboard pattern & steering wheel spokes. And yet, a movement into the upcoming ‘jet age’ by the hood ornament. What a beautiful presentation. Thanks Lou & Dennis!
Hi Rusty, Happy to read this one is "An absolute favorite!" :-) You're welcome, Lou
I'm sure my dad would have loved to have this car! Harley Earle's magic is on display here!
Happy to read you're Dad would enjoy this car :-)
The wire wheels, cool steering wheel, and the iconic grille are just a few touches that make this Buick a show stopper. Awesome! Nice video, thanks Lou.
Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you think this car is "Awesome!" :-) Glad you enjoy the video, and you're welcome, Lou
It sounded so cool. Buick=❤️
HI Curtis, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds of this one, Lou
So many power options for '53. The red interior really pops against the black body. The spoke wheels and wide whites finish the look for sure. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Russell, Happy to read the details you enjoy on this car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Lou what a beautiful Buick a favorite of mine for years really enjoyed the video
Hi Han, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) Lou
LOVELY Roadmaster from the great days of BUICK !
HI Derrick, Happy to read you think this one is "LOVELY" :-) Lou
A beautiful and intimidating looking car. The old Buicks were special. Good video Lou!
Hi Gary, Happy to read this one is "special" :-) Glad to read you enjoy this video, Lou
The first Nail Head V-8 And, Amazing one speed transmission: the Dynaflow...... Low was obtained with a manual shift on the column. BTW, the 188 was underrated. My Dad claimed it was closer to 220, maybe a bit more. If not mated up to the early Dynaflow, It would smoke the Chrysler's of the day..... But that could just be my Dad's brand loyalty.
You are a lucky guy to ride in that amazing Roadmaster. Thanks for bring it to us.
Hi Chuck, Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I enjoyed the ride, and glad I could share it with you. My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Chuck, I wonder how many Buicks of that era were sold with manual transmissions. I was born in 1954, and while my old man bought cheaper Chevys & Fords, his brother was a salesman and always drove Buicks. They were always automatics, and I recall most Buicks I saw as a kid had the iconic “Dynaflow” chrome insignia somewhere on the body or fenders.
I’d especially think that the high end ones like the Roadmaster and Super were predominantly automatics.
Wow it's over the top in beauty and style! Incredible Buick Roadmasterpiece!
HI David, "Roadmasterpiece!" NICE! Lou
We were kids together and we derided Jimmy when he told us his parents put aside in their garage a White 1953 Buick Roadmaster convertible for him to claim on his 18th birthday. Wow! You'll have a car that's 15 years old! Big Deal! Ha Ha! Last time I saw Jimmy he was an 18 year old paratrooper driving that car on his leave before Vietnam. Cresting a hill in Forest Park in Springfield, MA. top down on the red interior with a pretty girl at his side in that work of Art automobile that he saw but his dumb friends couldn't. Months later Jimmy died in Vietnam. We found his name on the wall. But the image of him ascending that hill with his girl at his side in that 53 Road Master always makes me feel real good for him. Thanks for a great video!
Hi Tom, Great memories of Jimmy. Thanks for sharing, Lou
The best year of Buick design. Gorgeous car!
Hi Mirch Shake, High praise :-) Lou
That had to be one of the coolest cars of 1953. I think a Continental kit would look great on that.
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Hi Lou & Dennis: Yes a beautiful Buick from Flint, Michigan. 😎
• Cheers from the Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂
Hi trainroomgary, Happy you enjoy this looks of this Buick :-) Cheers, Lou
What a tank. When he started it up that engine just sat there
Hi Robert, You're right, this motor is smooth :-) Lou
Great car and owner. Thank you Lou
Hi acts2210, Happy to read this car & Owner are "Great" :-) You're welcome, Lou
An absolutely Beautiful Car! I learned to drive in a 1953 Buick Super Convertible my brother owned. It was baby blue with a light blue leather upholstery. I have loved those cars since. You're a fortunate man.
Hi James, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Brothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
It's like the finest tuxedo on wheels.lou you do the best documentation on youtube.
Hi derwood 454, Happy to read "It's like the finest tuxedo on wheels" :-) Appreciate those kind words on the "you do the best documentation on youtube", thank you! Lou
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Wow! Another terrific segment. Thank you!
You do a very nice job of selecting all your video thumbnail images.
So many attractive design elements on this Buick. Those wire wheels are absolutely gorgeous!
Hi Nathan, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
What a nice Buick - spectacular example. You're right, the bumperettes were called Dagmars.
Thanks for another great review Lou!
Hi Jeff King, Happy to read you appreciate this "spectacular example" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
I’m thinking the
Bumperettes weren’t called Dagmars until 54 because the 53’s were flat in comparison. The
“Dagmars” were 54 thru 59 on the Buicks.
An absolute beauty in black!!
Nice :-)
They don't make cars like that anymore. The attention to detail is missing in today's cars. This car is a dream.
Hi Dick Hugmeyer, High praise for the details of this car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this UA-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
A great color combination on this beautiful car. I really like the checkerboard dash.
Hi Randall, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
I learned to drive in a '53 Buick Special. 4 doors, auto trans, last year for the straight eight in the Special model line. Massive torque, top speed 90 mph, built like a tank.
Happy to read this one bring back memories of learning to drive :-)
My dad ran a '53 4-door sedan/saloon from around 1961 to 1966. All the same interior and dash, but without the check paint job on the metalwork. In those days, all 4 in the family could sit on the front seat. The fancier the model, the more "portholes" there were!
Hi DaimlerSleeveValve, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Absolutely gorgeous!
Hi Padme, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Those wheels are very classy. I love when luxury sedans have that same style design wheels. Beautiful car these new Buicks today can’t even compare
Hi Kevin, Happy to read the details you enjoy with this car :-) Lou
My uncle had one of these in light blue, beautiful car!
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A beauty! Thanks Lou!!
My pleasure Kelly. You're welcome, Lou
Great car, and that combo of black and red; sweeeet....
Hi Dave, Happy to read you enjoy this "Great car" :-) Lou
Not as sporty as the 1953 Buick Skylark, but a very beautiful classic car! Thank you for sharing another beautiful Buick!
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Buick :-)
After Cadillac and Olds came in with their ohv V8s in 1949, Buick finally enters the fray with their very reliable and durable Nailhead!!!!! Yay! But Buick pioneered the ohv design in their straight 8s. What a BEAUTTIFUL car. In 1953 the Special held on to the straight 8 for one more year.
1949 Buick also brought us the "hardtop convertible" which was the pillarless, frameless 2 door hardtop body style. In 1955 they brought us the 4 door hardtop or "hardtop sedan". Chevy lagged by one year bringing it in for 1956.
Hi humbuckerpickups, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou
Hi Lou! How are you feeling after sharing with us one more masterpiece? This car looks very nice. Black car s, in my opinion, are always look more elegant & sophisticated. It reminded me of the WWII Mersedes that I saw in our neighbor's dry way when I was a child.
Hi Aelita, Always good when I'm around cars, and hope you are well too. Happy to read you enjoy the color of this car, and glad it brings back memories of your neighbors car too, Lou
always watching Lou, thanks a bunch!
Hi Specs, Happy to read you're enjoying the Channel with me :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Roadmaster. The name says it all.
Nice :-)
A bit of trivia for you Lou ... At 13:20, you referred to “the bullseye”. If you’ll notice that was a new-styled bullseye; it incorporates the “V” which signifies the new-for-‘53 V-8 engine. That V went on to be used in numerous Buick insignias ...
Keep ‘em coming, Lou !!
Hi S King, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, and I appreciate that, Lou
Top notch car... would look wonderful in my driveway....
Hi Yesenia, High praise :-) Lou
Now that is a beautiful cruiser . I could drive that daily and would have no complaints !
Hi Fabien, Happy to read you enjoy this "beautiful cruiser" :-) Lou
Hi Lou. I just discovered your channel a couple weeks ago and I really enjoy it. Your photography and narration are great - you don’t talk too much (unlike so many UA-camrs) and you allow the video to “breathe” and flow nicely. Keep up the great work, Lou!
PS, I live in Texas now, but used to live in Naperville and still have a sister-in-law in Algonquin, so I recognize that Chicago suburban scenery.
HI OldRustySteele, Welcome to the Channel and please share it with your Car Friends. Appreciate you taking a moment to share the details you enjoy of the video. Ahhh the IL scenery I'm sure brings memories, Lou
Very beautiful buick lou awesome love the 50s cars they are a rolling work of art this is the era when Harley earl was chief of Gm he was fascinated with the jets so Harley incorporated it into his design in all of GMs cars
Hi David R, High praise for this "rolling work of art" :-) Lou
What a beautiful ride!!!
LOVE BUICK!!!!
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Buick :-)
Siempre es bueno ver estos vídeos así recordamos la época de oro del automóvil 🚘 👍👍👍👍👍👍❤😂😅.
Hi Ariel, Happy to read you enjoy watching the video I share on the "golden age of the automobile" :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
The 4 hole designated that it had every option available!! It's a Beauty for sure! In its day, Only the Cadilliac had more luxury.
Hi David, Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
I can visualize you having to wash that car very thoroughly and quite often to get all the road salt out of the fender wells and underneath it until you got another car to take its place! Here in Arizona, they just get hot and dry out. Pretty hard on the interior and paint job. Inside a closed garage, not so much. I think our biggest concern is broken windshields. There seems to be an abundance of rocks that sound like bullets when they hit. With a late model car one has to have glass replacement on their insurance.
One thousand pounds of chrome. Beautiful 😍.
....just the way we like it :-)
Another really beautiful car shown by you that is a really really gorgeous car I love it
Hi Teddy, High praise :-) Glad to read you "love it", Lou
I can’t believe this man owns at least three dreamy Buick convertibles! I will take the 51, please!
Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of these "dreamy Buicks" :-) Lou
Beauty~! and that engine sure runs smooth !
Hi Dan, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car and the smoothness of this engine :-) Lou
It's tough to find the right words for this one Lou! Just jaw-dropping beautiful. This is more than a vehicle. It's a sculpture, a work of art, by Harley Earl. The black paint and top contrasting all the chrome, including the Kesley-Hayes spoke rims is simply sensuous. I actually like the Roadmaster convertible over the Skylark. The Skylark is rare and impressive, but a little "cartoonish" in comparison.
Hi Joseph, High praise :-) Lou
I HAVE NEVER SEEN A BATTERY LIKE THIS ONE.
Hi Robert, Happy to read this video shared something new, Lou
Power windows, power seat and power top on a 53 simply remarkable...so early for tho!!se accessories which wouldnt become commonplace for decades to come..The gentlemen said the top was hydraulic, I imagine the windows and seats used that system as well...and the repairs and oil leakage could be tough to deal with, but nevertheless the purchaser went first class all the way here!..Nice job Lou as always....
Hi Daniel, You're right, this one has many nice power features. Glad to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
Beautiful car. My mom and dad traded their 1950 blue Buick Special Sedanette for a 1952 off white Buick Super covertible. It had red leather seats. Supers were a step below the Roadmasters but had the same huge bodies.
Hi Forest, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Mom & Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Beautiful Car. Love that front grill.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Dennis has some beautiful cars.
I agree.
The Skylark wire wheels were an option and cost an extra $400 according to a 1954 price list I saw. That included five wheels, so these must have been added maybe during the restoration. Buyers coud get the wire wheels, an imitation wire wheel cover, or the standard wheel cover, with a V in the middle on Suepr and Roadmaster and Buick crest on the Special, which was still a straight 8 and 6 volts. Then there was the small hub cap on bare bones Specials. It's interesting in 1953 the "Buick Eight" theme was still on the trunk lid, but with a "V" in the middle for models so equipped.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
I forgot that GM automatic transmissions used to make a whining sound in Park. Another memory!
:-)
Lou Que auto !! Recuerdo que siendo mecanico joven repare varias trasmisiones Dyna Flow .. Que auto de marcha suave y hermosa Casi se portaba el motor como un motor de lancha ,Impulsion totalmente fluida debido a su convertidor de dos etapas Recuerdo que lleve un Buick igual a ese, una noche de invierno con llovizna con el limpia parabrisas que cuando el motor tiraba se ponia lento y una garrafita de 5 lts de gasolina al lugar donde lo debia entregarl ,Cuando enfrente la casa , el Buick Hizo puf puf y se apago sin fuel. UFFFF !
Hi Juan, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Super ride! How beautiful.
Hi Michael, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
The inside of car makes me want to order a nicker bocker glory.you americans have always made the most incredible cars in the world which is why i subscribed.thankyou for showing them in such detail.
Made me laugh when you said its chilly here.
Hi Craig, "The inside of car makes me want to order a nicker bocker" NICE! Welcome to the Channel, glad you're along for the ride, Lou
Nice how the chrome goes with the black on,her
Nice :-)
That's a beauty . Nice one Lou !
Glad you enjoy the looks of this one Steve S :-) Lou
Wow 😲 what a beautiful car , thanks for sharing sharing.
Hi Roger, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou
Fantastic ! This car is a real beauty !!!
Hi MyOldi, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Beautiful old car👍
Hi diecast Loonie, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Thats all my uncle would buy
He once told me some young hot rodders were trying to race him and he said he knew in town he couldn't win so he got out the edge of town and run off and left them haha
hi tas maniandevil, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
I worked for a dealer in the 70’s that talked about how many ‘53’s he was able to buy when they were current model year or a year old because of the “teething” problems Buick had with their first V8. People were trading them for other makes because of the noise that they made when first started. Apparently they sounded like they were going to blow up.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Beautiful 53. Always liked the unique hood ornament. I would have painted the black port stripes red to go with the badges & interior.
But that’s just me. I respect others opinions.
Hi Grampy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Gorgeous car, great video, thank you.
HI Will, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
hey lou how are you , Happy Easter to you and your family that is a beautiful buick .
Hi Robert, I'm best when I'm around cars :-) Belated Happy Easter to you too. Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car, Lou
what a wonderful fantastic amazing car
High praise :-)
The Roadmaster convertible is rarer today than the Skylark.
Thank you for sharing.
@@loucostabile I always enjoy your videos.
It is interesting to see the "break-in period" in the manual. I've never seen that in a manual before, although a friend had a 1965 Mustang, which he was only supposed to drive 50 mph or less until a specified amount of miles.
Hi Jed, Actually, they have that on Dodge Demon's too I'm pretty sure. You have to drive it a certain amount of miles under "minimum horse power" before the "red key" will take effect to get "maximum horse power". Lou
@@loucostabile But apparently now you can drive a car maximum speed right out of the gate?
I can see Milton Berle behind the wheel, definitely! 😊
Nice :-)
Please remember to watch the commercials at the beginning of the video (or at least the ones you can), as that's how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you :-)
I don't know what they cost new but I'm guessing $4,500-6000.which was a 2 br house in 53.if you had one of these you were a player!
@@richardmorris7063 I think you could get a Cadillac for less than $5,000 in 1953, so probably just under $4,000 for this model Buick then.
I always liked the 54 better, but a 53 Roadmaster is pretty spectacular especially as a convertible.
This was right up there with a 53 Cadillac Convertible, except this is better looking!
Hi califdad4, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this UA-cam Channel, Lou
Man what a car! Looks great black
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)
OK, one more :-) ua-cam.com/video/7CDLgJgO1DE/v-deo.html