The engine has great oil pressure and runs cool. “Engine and Dynaflow transmission are both in good shape. The seller adds that headlights, fog lights, brake lights, turn signals, reverse lights and spotlight all work, as does the heater, but the radio does not. Dash lights are operable, fuel gauge works however needs new sending unit as level is stuck on full.” Dash paint is original with signs of age and minor cosmetic rust. “Seat covers and door panels are in good condition, headliner shows discoloration with no tears. Front bumper and grille are in original condition with pitting. Floor panels are rust free, underbody has cosmetic rust one would expect for a 70-year-old car. The car is straight with no signs of body or frame damage.
“Rocker panels have imperfections and door alignment needs adjustment. Rear bumper is also in need of re-chroming. “All trim was removed for the paint work and all trim present. “There are paint flaws but still a gorgeous car that turns heads,” according to the advertisement. The selling family describes the car as a survivor that has been “mechanically maintained with limited cosmetic restoration, including a repaint in 1989 from its original black to its current white.” What separated the Special and the Special Deluxe models were the upgraded interior and brightwork bodyside trim strip and window frames in the Deluxe versions. The Pick of the Day is one of those cars, a 1950 Buick Special Deluxe 4-door sedan offered for sale on by a private owner, who notes that the car has been in the family for 30 years. The new design included a prominent “bucktooth” grille, a trio of side vents in the hood, and styling in which the front fenders flowed back into the rear quarter panels.
#1950 buick bumper update
Buick did not do a post-war styling update of its entry-level Special until the 1950 model year.
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