'49 Sedanette?

[mn_leaf_fan]

There is a 1949 Buick Special Sedanette for sale in my area that I am 'considering'......Yes, my wife knows.....she actually pointed it out! ;)

It has been stored indoors for the last 10 years, but is in need of restoration. The body looks pretty good, Straight 8, but it needs glass, a full interior and brakes. ( and probably a lot more ).

I don't have any pictures, but I might go back tomorrow and take some...

They are asking $3950. Is that within the right price range?

What say the Buick experts?

[kitno]

i have a 1950 special sedanette. different body, not unique like the 49. but still, i overpaid at $2300 for a car in similar shape to yours. unless the chrome on the car is really good, that asking price seems high to me.

allan

[mn_leaf_fan]

Thanks for the feedback.

I don't know much about the early Buicks but I did some research last night.

It has a Dynoflow.... does that mean it's a Super and not a Special? ( I was looking at the condition more then the lettering on the chrome :confused: )

[sbrmd]

it has portholes on the front fender, it's a Super (three per side) or Roadmaster (four). 1949 Specials didn't have front fender portholes.

Not sure, but I don't think the '49 Special (which really was a holdover '48) offered Dynaflow, which was an option on Super and standard on Roadmaster.

Show us a picture!

[mn_leaf_fan]

It has the 3 portholes and it also has the Dynoflow so it must be a Super. I'm trying to get in touch with the owner to find out more about the condition of the mechanicals.

Does the fact that is a Super or that it has a Dynaflow make it more valuable?

I think I am going to make an offer, but I want to know what is a fair price.