No reserve
Lot : 378
Status : Sold
Palm Beach 2005
Location : Pending

1953 BUICK ROADMASTER 4 DOOR SEDAN

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Details

1953Year
BUICKMake
ROADMASTERModel
4 DOOR SEDANStyle
8Cylinders
Transmission
0Engine Size
GasPower Source
PASTEL BLUE W/SEAFOAM GREEN TOPExterior Color
BLUEInterior Color
V1317897Vin

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Description

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.

322cid/122hp V8 with an automatic. Previously owned and modified by Howard Hughes. !00% original with 5,339 miles and complete documentation.

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Monthly payment of $549.20 based on a purchase price of $50,000.00 with 15% down and 9.47% APR financing for 120 months. Monthly payment of $926.28 based on a purchase price of $100,000.00 with 20% down and 9.35% APR financing for 144 months. Monthly payment of $1,650.77 based on a purchase price of $200,000.00 with 20% down and 9.29% APR financing for 180 months. Rate with optional AutoPay (ACH Debit) discount. AutoPay discount is only available prior to loan funding. Rates without AutoPay discount are 0.25% higher. Best rates are available for credit scores of 700 and above. TT&L may also be financed. Not all applicants will qualify. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice.

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