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1948 Buick Roadmaster Convertible

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Dec. 21, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$35,250Confirmed

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)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
14910890
Title
Clean
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

Above the middle half of 80 comparable sales, 21% over its top.

Middle half of sales$8,313 to $29,250
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 $29,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1948 Buick Roadmaster SedanBring a Trailer, Sept. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 18, 2026$6,100
1948 Buick Roadmaster Sedan ProjectBring a Trailer, May 28, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 28, 2026$6,200
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