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1949 Buick Roadmaster Sedanette

Sold at Mecum Auctions on April 11, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$20,900Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $19,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1949
Make and model
Buick Roadmaster
Generation
Roadmaster (1936 to 1996)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
25155536
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 80 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$8,313 to $30,250
Median$14,065
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 $8,313 and $30,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
54-Years-Family-Owned 1949 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon ProjectBring a Trailer, Aug. 31, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 31, 2025$20,111
1949 Buick Roadmaster Riviera HardtopBring a Trailer, June 5, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 5, 2025$36,000
1950 Buick Roadmaster Estate WagonCars & Bids, Oct. 29, 2026Cars & BidsOct. 29, 2026$33,000
1949 Buick Roadmaster RivieraRM Sotheby's, Oct. 8, 2026RM Sotheby'sOct. 8, 2026$47,000
1950 Buick Roadmaster Estate WagonMecum, March 19, 2026MecumMarch 19, 2026$34,000
1948 BUICK ROADMASTER CUSTOM COUPEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2025$63,000
1948 Buick Roadmaster SedanBring a Trailer, Sept. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 18, 2026$6,100
1948 Buick Roadmaster Sedan ProjectBring a Trailer, May 28, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 28, 2026$6,200