Misallocation

1948 Buick Roadmaster Sedan Project

Sold at Bring a Trailer on May 28, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$6,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1948
Make and model
Buick Roadmaster
Generation
Roadmaster (1936 to 1996)
Chassis
14924125
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 80 comparable sales, 40% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$8,650 to $30,250
Median$14,440
Sales behind it80Likely

From 80 sales of the Buick Roadmaster (1936 to 1996) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,650 and $30,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1948 Buick Roadmaster SedanBring a Trailer, Sept. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 18, 2026$6,100
1948 Buick Roadmaster ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Dec. 21, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 21, 2025$35,250
1948 Buick Roadmaster SedanBroad Arrow, Feb. 15, 2025Broad ArrowFeb. 15, 2025$30,000
1948 BUICK ROADMASTER CUSTOM COUPEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2025$63,000
1949 Buick Roadmaster RivieraRM Sotheby's, Oct. 8, 2026RM Sotheby'sOct. 8, 2026$47,000
1947 Buick Roadmaster Estate Woodie WagonBring a Trailer, April 20, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 20, 2026$31,000
1949 Buick Roadmaster SedanetteMecum, April 11, 2026MecumApril 11, 2026$19,000
54-Years-Family-Owned 1949 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon ProjectBring a Trailer, Aug. 31, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 31, 2025$20,111