1953 BUICK ROADMASTER 4 DOOR SEDAN - 22005 Sold* at PBCCA Palm Beach 2005 - Lot #378 1953 BUICK ROADMASTER 4 DOOR SEDAN https://BarrettJacksonCDN.azureedge.net/staging/carlist/items/Fullsize/Cars/22005/22005_Front_3-4_Web.jpg
Lot #378   1953 BUICK ROADMASTER 4 DOOR SEDAN
Auction PBCCA Palm Beach 2005
Reserve NO RESERVE
Status Sold
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Lot 378
Year 1953
Make BUICK
Model ROADMASTER
Style 4 DOOR SEDAN
*Includes Buyer Commission
Details
VIN V1317897
Exterior Color PASTEL BLUE W/SEAFOAM GREEN TOP
Interior Color BLUE
Cylinders 8
Engine Size 0
Transmission
Description
Lot #378 - This historic Buick Roadmaster was personally customized for Howard Hughes to conform to his eccentric demands, idiosyncrasies, and the last car he drove. The car was stored on blocks for 20 years in Hollywood, California and has 5,339 actual miles since new. In 100% original condition with factory Pastel Blue with Seafoam Green top paint and Blue wool and broadcloth and nylon interior. All interior appointments are perfect including carpets and insturments. The following modifications were executed at Hughe's direction -- Full 24-volt aircraft electrical system in conjunction with regular12-volt system. Air-conditioning system runs 100% on electricity -- Air-conditioningcompressor driven by an electric motor -- Cooling fans built into both fenders to cool 24-volt generator and 24-volt motor for air-conditioning -- Complete 24-volt electric panel on firewall -- Air-conditioning ducts installed in roof are larger -- Air defusers changed to aircraft type -- Trunk mounted air-conditioning unit redesigned to flow air through DUST TRAP FILTER AND BACTERIA FILTER -- Trunk contains 4-6-volt batteries= 24-volt to power auxiliary systems -- Plug-in attachment under trunk to 24-volts to jump airplanes -- All windows and vents except drivers are locked, sealed and inoperative -- vents and heaters removed and firewall completely sealed -- Continental kit built by Hughes Aircraft, due to lack of trunk space -- Air-conditioning fully operable without engine running -- and more.
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