One Beautiful Road Master. If I bought a Beauty like this I would be speechless with a grin from ear to ear. I would move my bed to the garage so I can admire the car as I fall asleep, then again in the morning 👍👍
Buicks from the fifties always hold a special place in my heart......... this example is pure perfection......... Dennis never disappoints with anything from his wonderful collection!😉
Just wonderful, thank you! Brought back memories of my dad's '52 Special, hardtop convertible. It was the first car I remember. For him it was all about that smooth ride. I can recall him proudly saying, "This is not just a car...this is an automobile."
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I’m drooling. If I could have a Roadmaster or any muscle car, I’d take the Buick any day, any time. That waterfall grill is so gorgeous!!! If a car like this was referred to as a boat by some, I’ll just call it a dream boat.
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What a splendid Buick! I love this Era of Buicks, there amazing cars and this has to be cleanest one I've ever seen. That engine looks as clean as an engine in brand new car, and I love the color of the engine, many modern cars unless there high end don't have colorful engine like that and all the detail on this is incredible, though unnecessary, it makes the car more beautiful and what makes cars from this era so amazing. I like the way hood opens, as far as I know, that's only a Buick thing, I've never seen any other car from that time period with that feature, its makes Buick stick out. Great video Lou!
An amazing car, Lou! Wow! Thanks for sharing this beautiful adventure, with one of the most amazing cars I’ve ever seen! My 70-year-old brother recalls these cars like yesterday, remembering seeing them as a child, all around the neighborhood. Beautiful is an understatement: incredible, immaculate, not of this world. And as you said in the video, you float down the road, and the ventilation system, something we’ve forgotten, and the cars didn’t need air-conditioning. Thanks for sharing this beautiful presentation, my nearly 99-year-old mother enjoyed it as well, she was a mere 28 when this car was new. We love what you bring us, with every presentation, Lou, and look forward to the next one.
Hi Joseph, Please share with your Brother. Happy to read you enjoy this "amazing car" :-) You're welcome, and 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 :-) Lou
Love the '49-'52 Roadmasters, but the '50 with its waterfall grille is the ultimate road machine. What a beautiful work of art. Thanks for posting Lou - another incredible find.
Wow,my dad owned a 1949 and 1951 buick. Im 70 now and ive dreamed for years of owning one of those beauties. I remember all the chrome on the dash and a knob to turn the car antenna down.😀
Dear Lou, I really enjoyed your footage. You fire up the childlike spirit within me. This car is a beautiful toy for adults. I write to you from Brazil.
Pure Harley Earl creation. He liked sensuous flowing/waterfall lines, and, of course, a lot of chrome. These cars were works of art. Harley could've signed them on the dash like a painting. The '49 through '54 cars had such a solid look and feel of quality down to the smallest detail.
I certainly cannot say any more than what’s already been said. I will say however, that this car exudes Style from every side and angle! Thanks Lou for a beautiful example of American glamour!
HI Beast 1624, Happy to read you appreciate you RARELY see black paint look this good. I have a black 2010 and the paint does not look this good. My pleasure sharing with you and you're welcome, Lou
My first car back in 56 was a 49 Roadmaster sedanette. Bought it from my uncle for $250 dollars.Excellent condition inside & out. It was black lacquer . I used Cadillac blue coral paste wax on it every month. You talk about deep shine❤ The black paint on new cars nowadays is soft. You don’t get that deep shine .
What a handsome car!! In my youth I had a 51 yellow Buick Special convertable with red leather interior. I loved that car, even though it was glacial. You put your foot on the accellerator and heard a roar, but actually moving with Dynaflow only occurred slowly after a lag. Also the steering wheel in those pre power steering days had to be huge to give you the leverage you needed to turn it, and it was.
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Had a 50 Buick Special sedan in college. Girls loved the back seat and the radio kept us warm in the winter. American flag on the hood ornament and Christmas lights during the Holidays. Set my expectations for all future cars.
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That vehicle is a gem Lou. Dennis really takes superb care of her. Interestingly enough, I ran into someone yesterday in Long Island that was driving a 1950 Buick Special Deluxe Sedan that he had bought about a year ago from someone in upstate NY. We had a nice conversation about his vehicle and I suggested he look you up on UA-cam. Thanks again for making this kind of material available to us viewers. Please give Dennis my best.
Hi Kevin, Happy to read you enjoy this "gem" :-) Thanks for share you seen a 1950 Buick recently. My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
When I first saw the picture of this car I knew it had to be Dennis's car and it was a Buick and that is what I thought and I was right it was his. Just a big unit this car is and so luxurious it is too. That old straight eight was a power house back in the day. I could see that car would be a floater for sure and Buick's were known to be a soft floaty ride. I bet that ride along was really fun. Such a car with those kind of miles and it looks brand new all the way around. Dennis sure has quite a unit here my my. Thanks for sharing Lou!
Hi Steve, Happy to share the "Floater" with you :-) Thank you for sharing the details you enjoy. My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Hi Lou, that's some piece of machinery! While Europeans were driving tiny Renaults, Fiats, and even Vespas, we were driving monsters like the Buick. Those Europeans called the front end the "Million Dollar Grin!" One unusual feature was that you engaged the starter by pressing the gas pedal!
My Mom's boyfriend had a black 4 door back in 1960. I remember riding in the back seat listening to the wining sound it would make while changing gears. He's right! It was a Floater. I was impressed.
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That is spectacular!! I had no idea that the WONDER-BAR radio's were around that early. The Dynaflow was one speed attached to a torque converter. Mash down on the gas and it would wind up to speed in it's own sweet time.
Hi 66skate, High praise. 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
....Wowzers, Lou..... ...gotta love that "GRRRRR ille" up front...and 48 K SoCal miles (!!!???).... ... Dennis must have paid informants to get his mitts on these beauties...he so kind and a font of Buick knowledge...and is justifiably proud of his awesome collection... ...another amazing Buick...and another great episode my "car guy" friend...
I was a little boy when this Buick was new. When one of these 1948 to about 1952 Buicks drove by, you could tell just by the rumble that it was a Buick. I was an early car fan.
This Buick Roadmaster convertible is a sight to behold! Equipped with it's Fireball inline 8 cylinder engine with the Dynaflow automatic transmission, this car is too cool!
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!..In My Opinion ..No Other Car Brand Manufacturer Ever, Ever Produced Has Had Soooo Much Class, Excellence, Comfort, Reliability & Design Put Into It...Than GM's BUICK DIVISION...Even Presently Today , Although They Will Never Ever Compare To The Pre 1970's
@@loucostabile , I just found your U - Tube Channel a couple of days ago and enjoyed it so much , that I subscribed . Being a car buff myself , I really appreciate your videos and would like to Thank 🙏 You for all your Awesome Videos ! Take care & God Bless !
Thanks so much Lou! For “honking” the horn on that 1950 Buick Special Deluxe Convertible, it reminds me of a trains sounding off coming down the tracks. Great interview & such details explained. 👍😎⭐️🔥🏆🥇✌️🍀
The car is apparently parked in a vacuum most of the time. All labels, all stickers all manuals all look new. I didn't see any dings, dust, dirt or grease. I congratulate the owner on achieving perfection! Absolutely Immaculate!
@@loucostabile I'm down in the Quad Cities and I don't know the year, but we have a very similar one around here that I have seen at car shows. I love that era. My first car was my grandfather's 1951 Pontiac straight 8 Chieftain. Also had a a1950 2dr Pontiac coupe straight 6 and a 53 Pontiac Straight 8. Dark Green on light green. Thanks, Lou and Dennis!
This is one of those love it/hate it car styles with that "bucktooth" grille. I personally love that front end making it one of my favorite Buicks. Also unique is the venti-ports in the hood not in the fenders as other Buicks. I still keep my eye out for a good 50 Buick and would be proud to own any model or body style with that grille. Dennis' car is the best available of that car. I really appreciate people taking the time and money to preserve these cars as they came from the factory. People who do not remember these cars new have no idea how nice they were new when so many were seen years later in run down, not running and rusty condition. Lou, outside of the variety you bring, you show fans what these cars were like new to show how unique and high quality these cars are. Thanks Dennis and Lou for this story.
Hi Allen, Happy to read this one is a favorite Buick of yours :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome. Lou P.S. This one is for sale @ $82,500.00 and if you're interested you can e-mail me at trupowr@yahoo.com
My Grandfather bought these Roadmasters every 2 years new since 1948 through the last one of the 50s. All Sedans and loaded. His 1950 was black, too! Beautiful cars. When America was great and made good cars. I love that straight V8!
That's a great car! What a find!!Love the grills on the old Buicks. The trunk goodies are always fun to see. You not only could work on the cars back then, but you could sit in the engine compartment and do the work. Spacious
Wow! Another beautiful video Lou. Your channel brings so much happiness to us classic car fans! Absolutely lovely Buick. The Trunk and Treats segment is always a highlight. Thank you!
Hi Nathan, Glad to read "Absolutely lovely Buick". Happy to read "Your channel brings so much happiness to us classic car fans!" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Those Roadmasters were style and class from bumper to bumper, it's no wonder that my mom wouldn't drive anything else. And we know how I feel about drop tops. My only complaint is he was afraid of wrinkling the top, unless it's new and still stretching PUT IT DOWN... Another great presentation of course and a car that's making me eat my heart out... Thanks Lou 👍👍
Hi Pat, Happy to read you enjoy this stylish and classy car. I like putting the top down too, however I'm ok with Dennis keeping the top up as long as he shares they with us :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
This car is full of surprises...I expect a flat head 8; didn't know a OHV 8 exist. Hood opening mech so cool. Jewel-like ornaments...Dynaflow... is that a Hydramatic relative? They knew what they were doing back then. Nice work, Lou
Hi Steve, Happy to read you the details you enjoy. I'd believe if it's on this car, that was how it is in 1950. Appreciate the encouragement on the "Nice work" :-) Lou
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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 :-)
The 1988 film “Rain Man” featured a 1949 Buick Roadmaster convertible. Pretty amazing that the restorers were able to get new engine “decals.” Thanks for sharing Lou!
A combination of elegance and sportiness. I don’t know how Dennis can resist lowering the convertible top. I had forgotten the straight 8’s… pure smoothness. BTW, only one 10 sec. ad from Apple at the end of the video. Cheers, John
Hi John, I like the top down to, however this car is to good not to share, so if he likes the top up, I'm ok with that too :-) Thanks for watching the ad, Cheers, Lou
My grandparents owned a 1950 Buick Super. It was an elegant car. The Dynaflow transmission was indeed smooth--no shifting of gears. It was also a gutless wonder when it came to acceleration--0 to 60 in about 30 seconds. The clearance between the seat and bottom of the steering wheel made it possible for me to sit in my grandfather's lap and learn the sensation of a steering wheel. And grandmother managed to get a ticket for doing 85 mph on highway 97 through Bend, Oregon. The car was totaled in 1959, clobbered by a drunk driver. Had seat belts been available, they would have walked away with a few scratches. The replacement car, a super sharp 1957 Buick Super, had seat belts--and a passing gear which grandmother used liberally. And she never got a ticket in that car--she could outrun CHP with very little effort.
Beautiful car! My parents had a blue 1950 Buick Special Sedanette fast back. Unlike the Roadmasters, the Specials had a front windshield center divider.
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Amazing 50 Buick Roadmaster how rare convertible and dynaflow. I am 77 years and my father own one dark green engine sounded great I was 8 years old when he bought it second hand in Colombia
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Another great video Lou. My grandpa had a Buick Roadmaster not sure if it was a 50 or 51 but in the early 1961 he drove it from Paris, Texas to San Francisco California for a job out there. 1,768 miles one way according to Google and he didn't have any problems with it.
My grandmother had a 1953 Oldsmobile convertible, two tone green. I remember she always Oldsmobile, before that she had Packard. At 60 years old drive from New York to call California, more then two times by herself. Growing up my parents had a 1956 red and white Oldsmobile convertible. I would never buy a new car. This old cars are the best. Even my 1973 Volvo station wagon. I have had 3 Volvos.
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That lovely car personifies the old Buick motto ,: When Better Automobiles Are Built , BUICK Will Build Them ..' Maybe change that to the past tense now ... ?
Beautiful 'Floater'. :) That straight eight is so smooth. Sounds like she runs great. The paint is so shiny and no swirrels. Amazing. Thank you for sharing this one with us Lou. Take care.
Wow - This is certainly one of the very best 1950 Buicks that I've ever seen. If I owned this car,I would be sure to put a right side rear view mirror on the right side door,as it's very difficult to see that side through the tiny glass rear window.These were very smooth running,soft riding, and well made cars.However,the Dynaflow transmission,although very smooth,provided very slow acceleration until you reached about 18-20 mph.They also caused the car to use lots of gasoline.Regardless,it's a fantastic car - I would love to see it up close....
Hi Frank, High praise :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. 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
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Hi Lou , I Just found your U - Tube Channel a couple of days ago & I enjoyed It so much , that I subscribed . Being a car buff myself , especially one of the older cars , I really appreciate your channel ! Thanks 🙏 for all the awesome videos ! Take care and God Bless !
@@danielulz1640 You know, I think I vaguely remember that. I knew there was a slogan before the one I mentioned. Was that early 60s? Wow, well that kinda dates us huh Dan? 😄✌
Thanks Lou! Gee. Wow. My Dad bought a Silver Streak of this year, new at Hedges, here in Indianapolis, Indiana. I loved to ride with Mom and Dad. Gee, 320 c.i.d.! Wow! That's a beautiful car!
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You’re having a sizzling week, Lou! A ‘47 Caddy and now this beautiful Roadmaster. I have always enjoyed cars from this era. One of my two favorite characters in “Rain Man” was that ‘49 Roadmaster (the other was Susanna). I couldn’t own that car because I’d want to drive it daily instead of keeping it just to look at. Keep ‘em coming, Lou !!
Hi Lou, another wonderful video of this magnificent classic Buick Roadmaster. What a beauty. Being from Australia but having lived in the US in the 80's and having driven on many of those American country roads I therefore especially enjoy when you go on these rides through the magnificent countryside passing solitary farms on green pastures etc. And growing up in Australia I was not aware of all of these amazing classic American cars until watching your channel and others. But I did find a magnificent rendition of a 1950 Buick Roadmaster put out by Jonathon Ward's UA-cam channel. Even Jay Leno does a show on that car showing what modern engineering can do to such a classic car. The sound of the engine is that of a roaring lion!
One Beautiful Road Master. If I bought a Beauty like this I would be speechless with a grin from ear to ear. I would move my bed to the garage so I can admire the car as I fall asleep, then again in the morning 👍👍
Hi James, High praise for the looks of this car. Sounds like "sweet dreams" :-) Lou
Buicks from the fifties always hold a special place in my heart......... this example is pure perfection.........
Dennis never disappoints with anything from his wonderful collection!😉
High praise :-)
Just wonderful, thank you!
Brought back memories of my dad's '52 Special, hardtop convertible. It was the first car I remember. For him it was all about that smooth ride. I can recall him proudly saying, "This is not just a car...this is an automobile."
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I love the ‘50s Buicks. They seem to be smiling at you!
That's because they are!
They want you to drive them. It's alot better than the angry fish faced cars of today.
Hi Jim, Happy to read you "love" this year Buick :-) Lou
I always thought the early 50s Buicks looked like bulldogs !
What a beauty! Now thats a real Buick. I love the older ones.
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I’m drooling. If I could have a Roadmaster or any muscle car, I’d take the Buick any day, any time. That waterfall grill is so gorgeous!!! If a car like this was referred to as a boat by some, I’ll just call it a dream boat.
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What a splendid Buick! I love this Era of Buicks, there amazing cars and this has to be cleanest one I've ever seen. That engine looks as clean as an engine in brand new car, and I love the color of the engine, many modern cars unless there high end don't have colorful engine like that and all the detail on this is incredible, though unnecessary, it makes the car more beautiful and what makes cars from this era so amazing. I like the way hood opens, as far as I know, that's only a Buick thing, I've never seen any other car from that time period with that feature, its makes Buick stick out. Great video Lou!
High praise for this "splendid Buick!" :-) Happy to share this one with you Zach!
An amazing car, Lou! Wow! Thanks for sharing this beautiful adventure, with one of the most amazing cars I’ve ever seen! My 70-year-old brother recalls these cars like yesterday, remembering seeing them as a child, all around the neighborhood. Beautiful is an understatement: incredible, immaculate, not of this world. And as you said in the video, you float down the road, and the ventilation system,
something we’ve forgotten, and the cars didn’t need air-conditioning. Thanks for sharing this beautiful presentation, my nearly 99-year-old mother enjoyed it as well, she was a mere 28 when this car was new. We love what you bring us, with every presentation, Lou, and look forward to the next one.
Hi Joseph, Please share with your Brother. Happy to read you enjoy this "amazing car" :-) You're welcome, and 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 :-) Lou
Love the '49-'52 Roadmasters, but the '50 with its waterfall grille is the ultimate road machine. What a beautiful work of art. Thanks for posting Lou - another incredible find.
Hi Raynus 1, Happy to read you enjoy this "work of art" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Sitting behind that steering wheel is like being in a jewelry store! Thanks Lou!
Well said :-) You're welcome Brian SD.
Power windows on a 1950 Buick...mind blowing....thanks for the great work Lou....
Hi Daniel, Thank you for sharing the features enjoy. You're welcome, and I appreciate the kind words on my effort :-) Lou
Lou, yet again, another beautiful classic, don't know what we car buffs would do without you! thanks so much for all these classics!
Hi Mouse, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou
I agree 100%
Wow,my dad owned a 1949 and 1951 buick. Im 70 now and ive dreamed for years of owning one of those beauties. I remember all the chrome on the dash and a knob to turn the car antenna down.😀
Dear Lou, I really enjoyed your footage. You fire up the childlike spirit within me. This car is a beautiful toy for adults. I write to you from Brazil.
Dear Caju10jose, Happy to read this fires up the childlike spirit in you :-) I believe cars keep us young, Lou
Pure Harley Earl creation. He liked sensuous flowing/waterfall lines, and, of course, a lot of chrome. These cars were works of art. Harley could've signed them on the dash like a painting. The '49 through '54 cars had such a solid look and feel of quality down to the smallest detail.
Hi Joseph, High praise for the design of this car: :-) Lou
Great looking 50 Buick. The one only year with the ports in the hood. All others were on the fenders.
Hi Grampy, Thank you for sharing the port on the hood knowledge, Lou
I certainly cannot say any more than what’s already been said. I will say however, that this car exudes Style from every side and angle! Thanks Lou for a beautiful example of American glamour!
Hi Rusty, Happy to share this "beautiful example of American glamour!' with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Fabulous start up for the old 6 volt system Lou, unbelievable!,,, the fireball!!
Hi Paul, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this start up :-) Lou
I have owned 4 black cars in my life. (NEVER AGAIN!) To get black paint to look like that is unbelievable!!! Thank you both for sharing!!!
HI Beast 1624, Happy to read you appreciate you RARELY see black paint look this good. I have a black 2010 and the paint does not look this good. My pleasure sharing with you and you're welcome, Lou
My first car back in 56 was a 49 Roadmaster sedanette. Bought it from my uncle for $250 dollars.Excellent condition inside & out. It was black lacquer . I used Cadillac blue coral paste wax on it every month. You talk about deep shine❤
The black paint on new cars nowadays is soft. You don’t get that deep shine .
What a handsome car!! In my youth I had a 51 yellow Buick Special convertable with red leather interior. I loved that car, even though it was glacial. You put your foot on the accellerator and heard a roar, but actually moving with Dynaflow only occurred slowly after a lag. Also the steering wheel in those pre power steering days had to be huge to give you the leverage you needed to turn it, and it was.
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I love the way the hoods go up sideways
I agree, that is a great the way the hood does that.
Had a 50 Buick Special sedan in college. Girls loved the back seat and the radio kept us warm in the winter. American flag on the hood ornament and Christmas lights during the Holidays. Set my expectations for all future cars.
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Ever since I saw the movie Rainman with Dustin Hoffman I fell in love with the 49 Buick Roadmaster
Nice :-)
Thanks for the trip down memory lane, This car and I are the same age.
Hi Chris, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
That vehicle is a gem Lou. Dennis really takes superb care of her. Interestingly enough, I ran into someone yesterday in Long Island that was driving a 1950 Buick Special Deluxe Sedan that he had bought about a year ago from someone in upstate NY. We had a nice conversation about his vehicle and I suggested he look you up on UA-cam. Thanks again for making this kind of material available to us viewers. Please give Dennis my best.
Hi Kevin, Happy to read you enjoy this "gem" :-) Thanks for share you seen a 1950 Buick recently. My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
When I first saw the picture of this car I knew it had to be Dennis's car and it was a Buick and that is what I thought and I was right it was his. Just a big unit this car is and so luxurious it is too. That old straight eight was a power house back in the day. I could see that car would be a floater for sure and Buick's were known to be a soft floaty ride. I bet that ride along was really fun. Such a car with those kind of miles and it looks brand new all the way around. Dennis sure has quite a unit here my my. Thanks for sharing Lou!
Hi Steve, Happy to share the "Floater" with you :-) Thank you for sharing the details you enjoy. My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
I actually found some great dealer magazines from Buick that were local to me from the late 40s to early 50s, Lou. Great stuff!
Happy to read you found some great dealer magazines Jon S. :-)
That is a beautiful car my grand father had a 1950 Buick road master. They are wonderful and it is always great to see one 👍
Hi William, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grand Fathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Amazing car...my grandfather who was a Buick man had a hardtop Roadmaster for 7 or 8 years before i was born.
Hi James, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandfathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Hi Lou, that's some piece of machinery! While Europeans were driving tiny Renaults, Fiats, and even Vespas, we were driving monsters like the Buick. Those Europeans called the front end the "Million Dollar Grin!"
One unusual feature was that you engaged the starter by pressing the gas pedal!
Hi gojoe283, Thanks for sharing the details. Enjoyed, your comment, Lou
This car is such a beautiful time capsule it looks like it just off the assembly line
Agreed.
My Mom's boyfriend had a black 4 door back in 1960. I remember riding in the back seat listening to the wining sound it would make while changing gears. He's right! It was a Floater. I was impressed.
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That is a nice car That grill stands out.That for showing these beautiful cars
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome.
My father had a '52 Buick Super 2-door hardtop, red and black. It had the Straight 8 and Dynaflow. First car I remember. A real beauty!
Hi frdjr252, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
That is spectacular!! I had no idea that the WONDER-BAR radio's were around that early. The Dynaflow was one speed attached to a torque converter. Mash down on the gas and it would wind up to speed in it's own sweet time.
Hi JWelchon, Happy to read "That is spectacular!!" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
It's hard to find words to describe how beautiful this Buick is. I've always liked the late 40's - early 50's models. This one is exceptional.
Hi 66skate, High praise. 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
....Wowzers, Lou.....
...gotta love that "GRRRRR ille" up front...and 48 K SoCal miles (!!!???)....
... Dennis must have paid informants to get his mitts on these beauties...he so kind and a font of Buick knowledge...and is justifiably proud of his awesome collection...
...another amazing Buick...and another great episode my "car guy" friend...
Hi G Clark Bloomfield, Happy to receive a "Wowzers" from you :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
What a beautiful work of Art.
High praise :-)
I was a little boy when this Buick was new. When one of these 1948 to about 1952 Buicks drove by, you could tell just by the rumble that it was a Buick. I was an early car fan.
Hi Ronald, Happy to read this car brings back memories of a car like this :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Thank you so much, Lou. You're take lots of video for us. ❤❤👍👍
Hi Dilek Keklik, My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
This Buick Roadmaster convertible is a sight to behold! Equipped with it's Fireball inline 8 cylinder engine with the Dynaflow automatic transmission, this car is too cool!
Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this "too cool" car :-) Lou
Now thats a grill! The has got to be the cleanest 1950 Buick in the country.
High praise :-)
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!..In My Opinion ..No Other Car Brand Manufacturer Ever, Ever Produced Has Had Soooo Much Class, Excellence, Comfort, Reliability & Design Put Into It...Than GM's BUICK DIVISION...Even Presently Today , Although They Will Never Ever Compare To The Pre 1970's
Hi JACKBUD, High praise :-) Lou
this is a gem
HI Kenneth, Happy to read you enjoy this "gem" :-) Lou
Roadmaster: When men were men and cars ruled the road ;)
NICE :-)
And the average man died at the age of 70😳
@@garrisonnichols7372 More like 60's, I think.
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Lol, men back then, particularly American men, were far above average.
Yep....
Has to be one of the nicest I have ever seen.Just the grille alone is a work of art !!! Stunning 😍
High praise :-)
Wow , This car is a Beautiful , work of art !!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Dan, High praise :-) Lou
@@loucostabile , I just found your U - Tube Channel a couple of days ago and enjoyed it so much , that I subscribed . Being a car buff myself , I really appreciate your videos and would like to Thank 🙏 You for all your Awesome Videos ! Take care & God Bless !
This is so dreamy! I can’t imagine finding one. I never see them for sale.
Nice !
I love that car.
NICE :-)
Thanks so much Lou! For “honking” the horn on that 1950 Buick Special Deluxe Convertible, it reminds me of a trains sounding off coming down the tracks. Great interview & such details explained. 👍😎⭐️🔥🏆🥇✌️🍀
You're welcome Gary :-)
The car is apparently parked in a vacuum most of the time. All labels, all stickers all manuals all look new. I didn't see any dings, dust, dirt or grease. I congratulate the owner on achieving perfection! Absolutely Immaculate!
Hi Magnetron33, Happy to take you back to 1950 with this car :-) High praise for the condition of this car, Lou
@@loucostabile I'm down in the Quad Cities and I don't know the year, but we have a very similar one around here that I have seen at car shows. I love that era. My first car was my grandfather's 1951 Pontiac straight 8 Chieftain. Also had a a1950 2dr Pontiac coupe straight 6 and a 53 Pontiac Straight 8. Dark Green on light green. Thanks, Lou and Dennis!
This is one of those love it/hate it car styles with that "bucktooth" grille. I personally love that front end making it one of my favorite Buicks. Also unique is the venti-ports in the hood not in the fenders as other Buicks. I still keep my eye out for a good 50 Buick and would be proud to own any model or body style with that grille. Dennis' car is the best available of that car. I really appreciate people taking the time and money to preserve these cars as they came from the factory. People who do not remember these cars new have no idea how nice they were new when so many were seen years later in run down, not running and rusty condition. Lou, outside of the variety you bring, you show fans what these cars were like new to show how unique and high quality these cars are. Thanks Dennis and Lou for this story.
Hi Allen, Happy to read this one is a favorite Buick of yours :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome. Lou P.S. This one is for sale @ $82,500.00 and if you're interested you can e-mail me at trupowr@yahoo.com
Each each tooth on the grill is totally different. Everyone had a different. Part number
Yes sir. The 1950 Buick was the only production Buick with the hood ventiports.
@@Greg-xv9qj
That’s interesting . I never knew that. Was that the only year for individual grill part numbers?
I had a 49. I don’t think it did?
My Grandfather bought these Roadmasters every 2 years new since 1948 through the last one of the 50s. All Sedans and loaded. His 1950 was black, too! Beautiful cars. When America was great and made good cars. I love that straight V8!
Hi Edward, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandfathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
The chrome waterfall grille. When I was a kid in the 1950s, we called it "chrome spaghetti".
Chrome Spaghetti....NICE !
That's a great car! What a find!!Love the grills on the old Buicks. The trunk goodies are always fun to see. You not only could work on the cars back then, but you could sit in the engine compartment and do the work. Spacious
Hi Debbie, High praise on this "great car" :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
Gorgeous car. Great time period for cars.
Hi Lee, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Wow! Truly an object of perfection! Both the stunning Buick and the great video!! Thanks Lou and Dennis!
High praise Jon :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome. Lou
Wow! Another beautiful video Lou.
Your channel brings so much happiness to us classic car fans!
Absolutely lovely Buick. The Trunk and Treats segment is always a highlight. Thank you!
Hi Nathan, Glad to read "Absolutely lovely Buick". Happy to read "Your channel brings so much happiness to us classic car fans!" :-) You're welcome, Lou
How beautiful it is to look at this car.
Pretty good one to look at Jonathan :-)
Thanks
Those Roadmasters were style and class from bumper to bumper, it's no wonder that my mom wouldn't drive anything else. And we know how I feel about drop tops. My only complaint is he was afraid of wrinkling the top, unless it's new and still stretching PUT IT DOWN...
Another great presentation of course and a car that's making me eat my heart out...
Thanks Lou 👍👍
Hi Pat, Happy to read you enjoy this stylish and classy car. I like putting the top down too, however I'm ok with Dennis keeping the top up as long as he shares they with us :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, and you're welcome, Lou
This car is full of surprises...I expect
a flat head 8; didn't know a OHV 8 exist. Hood opening mech so cool.
Jewel-like ornaments...Dynaflow...
is that a Hydramatic relative?
They knew what they were doing back then. Nice work, Lou
Hi Steve, Happy to read you the details you enjoy. I'd believe if it's on this car, that was how it is in 1950. Appreciate the encouragement on the "Nice work" :-) Lou
Cars like this reflect a period in American history full of promise and possibility...
Hi Allen, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. 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
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 :-)
That wonderful car is a real piece of art. A dream car!
High praise :-)
The 1988 film “Rain Man” featured a 1949 Buick Roadmaster convertible. Pretty amazing that the restorers were able to get new engine “decals.” Thanks for sharing Lou!
Hi Fred, Thank you for sharing that piece of movie trivia. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Just about anything car wise is available on the internet nowadays.
A combination of elegance and sportiness. I don’t know how Dennis can resist lowering the convertible top. I had forgotten the straight 8’s… pure smoothness. BTW, only one 10 sec. ad from Apple at the end of the video. Cheers, John
Hi John, I like the top down to, however this car is to good not to share, so if he likes the top up, I'm ok with that too :-) Thanks for watching the ad, Cheers, Lou
@@loucostabile: Maybe he’s trying to keep the resale value up as high as possible?
My friend's dad loved these cars.
Please share this video with you Friends Dad.
My grandparents owned a 1950 Buick Super. It was an elegant car. The Dynaflow transmission was indeed smooth--no shifting of gears. It was also a gutless wonder when it came to acceleration--0 to 60 in about 30 seconds. The clearance between the seat and bottom of the steering wheel made it possible for me to sit in my grandfather's lap and learn the sensation of a steering wheel. And grandmother managed to get a ticket for doing 85 mph on highway 97 through Bend, Oregon. The car was totaled in 1959, clobbered by a drunk driver. Had seat belts been available, they would have walked away with a few scratches. The replacement car, a super sharp 1957 Buick Super, had seat belts--and a passing gear which grandmother used liberally. And she never got a ticket in that car--she could outrun CHP with very little effort.
Hi Keith, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandparents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Beautiful car! My parents had a blue 1950 Buick Special Sedanette fast back. Unlike the Roadmasters, the Specials had a front windshield center divider.
Hi Forest, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your Parents car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this 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
Amazing 50 Buick Roadmaster how rare convertible and dynaflow. I am 77 years and my father own one dark green engine sounded great I was 8 years old when he bought it second hand in Colombia
Hi Gustavo, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Fathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this 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 P.S. Reminder, please watch the commercials before the video in full and don't skip them as that is how I get paid so I can keep sharing car videos with you.
It's simply fantastic! All that chrome & a convertible top, too. Thanks, Lou!
Hi The Gunfighter45acp, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou
Another great video Lou. My grandpa had a Buick Roadmaster not sure if it was a 50 or 51 but in the early 1961 he drove it from Paris, Texas to San Francisco California for a job out there. 1,768 miles one way according to Google and he didn't have any problems with it.
Hi PlymouthDuster225, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandpa's car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
My grandmother had a 1953 Oldsmobile convertible, two tone green. I remember she always Oldsmobile, before that she had Packard. At 60 years old drive from New York to call California, more then two times by herself. Growing up my parents had a 1956 red and white Oldsmobile convertible. I would never buy a new car. This old cars are the best. Even my 1973 Volvo station wagon. I have had 3 Volvos.
Hi Ronnie, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandmothers car and your Family's cars too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this 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
Cars had such personality back then.
You're right :-)
And that whole bumper and grill comes off as a unit
Hi John, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou
Wonderful restoration on a classic! Everything's right; chrome, black paint, classy trim and emblems, the whole nine yards. Nicely done fellas.
Hi Bruce H., "Everything's right" High praise :-) Lou
Truly a work of art and science, beautiful car. Thanks Lou! I too have learned something new.
Hi Gary, High praise for this "work of art and science" :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Lovely again Lou!
Happy to read you enjoy this "Lovely" car Specs :-)
GREETINGS. From Venezuela, . . . .
Hi Alejandro, My pleasure sharing this Buick with you :-) You're welcome, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou
Buick in 1950s: our engines are so well built, no one will ever have to work on both sides of it at the same time. Mechanical engineering geniuses!
Hi Ryan_Greenwalt, High praise for the Buick Engineers, Lou
Hard to beat that Fireball straight 8 for durability and easily maintained.
Georgeous Car!
Thank you for sharing
My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome.
Now that's gorgeous!
Hi Daniel, 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
@@loucostabile Thank you! I appreciate your episode featuring the car! I look forward to more episodes.
🤠👍
That lovely car personifies the old Buick motto ,: When Better Automobiles Are Built , BUICK Will Build Them ..' Maybe change that to the past tense now ... ?
Hi Derrick Rees, Back in 1950, I can see that motto working, and sadly you're right, it's the past tense now, Lou
Beautiful 'Floater'. :) That straight eight is so smooth. Sounds like she runs great. The paint is so shiny and no swirrels. Amazing. Thank you for sharing this one with us Lou. Take care.
Hi Russell, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) I agree, this paint is amazing. You're welcome, Lou
Wow - This is certainly one of the very best 1950 Buicks that I've ever seen. If I owned this car,I would be sure to put a right side rear view mirror on the right side door,as it's very difficult to see that side through the tiny glass rear window.These were very smooth running,soft riding, and well made cars.However,the Dynaflow transmission,although very smooth,provided very slow acceleration until you reached about 18-20 mph.They also caused the car to use lots of gasoline.Regardless,it's a fantastic car - I would love to see it up close....
Hi Frank, High praise :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. 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
1942, 1946, 1947-1948 and 1950 are my favourite. Great Design. 🤓🧐
Hi Wit Stworz, Happy to read this one fits in your favorites :-) 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
@@loucostabile Thanks Lou 👍Great Channel & Great Job
Hi Lou , I Just found your U - Tube Channel a couple of days ago & I enjoyed It so much , that I subscribed . Being a car buff myself , especially one of the older cars , I really appreciate your channel ! Thanks 🙏 for all the awesome videos ! Take care and God Bless !
Hi Dan, Welcome to the Channel! Please share the Channel with your Car Friends. Blessings receive, and God bless you too, Lou
Just beautiful !!! .
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
I would love to have one of these one day
Hi Big bird, Hope you're behind the wheel of the right one for you soon, Lou
Another 1950 beauty Lou, thanks again.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car Gerard :-) You're welcome, Lou
Anyone remember Buick"s slogan; Wouldn't you really rather have a Buick?
Yeah...... I think I would....💕 You're killing me Lou. 😉
Hi George B, I aim to please :-) Lou
Before that, when better automobiles are built Buick will build them.
@@danielulz1640
You know, I think I vaguely remember that. I knew there was a slogan before the one I mentioned. Was that early 60s? Wow, well that kinda dates us huh Dan?
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When better automobiles are built...dates back nearly to the Buick car's inception and was used through at least the 1950's.
I dig it. had me with the toothy grin :)
Nice :-)
Beautiful car thanks
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome.
Thanks Lou! Gee. Wow. My Dad bought a Silver Streak of this year, new at Hedges, here in Indianapolis, Indiana. I loved to ride with Mom and Dad.
Gee, 320 c.i.d.! Wow! That's a beautiful car!
Hi John, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this 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
Stunning example, thanks Lou & Dennis!
HI Floyd T, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Yes, that car means Buick! Wonderful piece... I like the driving part as always. Nice video, Lou.
Hi Plymouth Die-Cast Replicas, Happy to read you enjoy this "Wonderful piece" :-) Thank you for the kind words on the video, it's appreciated, Lou
You’re having a sizzling week, Lou! A ‘47 Caddy and now this beautiful Roadmaster.
I have always enjoyed cars from this era. One of my two favorite characters in “Rain Man” was that ‘49 Roadmaster (the other was Susanna). I couldn’t own that car because I’d want to drive it daily instead of keeping it just to look at.
Keep ‘em coming, Lou !!
Hi S King, Happy to read this week is "sizzling" :-) Glad to read you're enjoying the cars I'm sharing, Lou
A real beauty you have there!
High praise :-)
Hi Lou, another wonderful video of this magnificent classic Buick Roadmaster. What a beauty. Being from Australia but having lived in the US in the 80's and having driven on many of those American country roads I therefore especially enjoy when you go on these rides through the magnificent countryside passing solitary farms on green pastures etc. And growing up in Australia I was not aware of all of these amazing classic American cars until watching your channel and others. But I did find a magnificent rendition of a 1950 Buick Roadmaster put out by Jonathon Ward's UA-cam channel. Even Jay Leno does a show on that car showing what modern engineering can do to such a classic car. The sound of the engine is that of a roaring lion!
Hi Train Lord, Happy to read you enjoy the video with me. Thank you for taking the time to share the details you enjoy, like the rides. Lou
Very cool grille
:-)
Gorgeous Buick Dennis ! Thanks for posting Lou !
Hi Uncle Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of your car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Hi Lou, thanks for sharing this cool Buick. So iconic!!
Hi Ed B., My pleasure sharing this Buick with you :-) You're welcome, Lou