1996 Buick Roadmaster

Estate Wagon Wagon

5.7L 350Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

Automatic

1G4BR82P8TR418678

Clear

GAS

Up for bid is a 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon with just 90k two owner miles. Collector's Edition just like every other '96 Roadmaster built. Long Island car but very solid - NO body rust or rot, nice door jambs, solid undercarriage with only light surface rust. Rarely used since 2009 - second owner kept at beach house in the Hamptons and is now too old and ill to drive. Loaded up with power everything and every option works. Boasting GM's Corvette inspired multiport injected 5.7L LT1 V8 engine and 4L60E 4 speed automatic transmission, she puts down plenty of power and the 2.93 limited slip rear end (GW9 and G80 build codes) maximize traction to the pavement. Trailer preparation "tow package" equipped - car rated to pull 5000 but only a 1000 lb hitch (despite trailer prep name, these did not come from the factory with hitches.) Delivers consistent 16 in town and 24 highway at 70 mph. Clean history - send me your email address and I'll send you the Carfax report. Runs and drives great - drive anywhere. NO RESERVE. 1 of just 29 black woodies built with tow pack, posi, and tan leather. Questions? Click "ask seller a question" or call Fred at 315-246-0612. Please allow time for a response as I work 8-5 at a regular job in Charleston. Car available for showing in Mt. Pleasant after 6:30 pm weekdays or any time weekends by appointment. Condition Report ENGINE: Runs on all eight cylinders without smoking, missing or knocking. Engine runs at proper temperature. Newer battery & good charging system. Starts easy and runs strong. TRANSMISSION: Performs beautifully as expected of low miles. Engages gears quickly and shifts through all forward gears and reverse with good downshift and torque converter performance. Clean fluid with no burn odors. Shifts perfectly. EXTERIOR: Body: Body is very straight and solid. No bondo, no collision repair, no body rust, quarterpanels are all metal, all solid, not even a blister. Above average. Paint: Paint is very nice and shiny and original with no major issues - a few minor rock chips and light scratches the only complaints. Also above average. Wood: Upper fake wood trim is original, not painted, and incredibly nice where normally the laminate peels off by now - the front fender pieces have some peeling but all else nice. Wood applique siding is very, very nice with a couple small nicks on the doors and a small scrape near the left taillight as pictured. No fading or peeling - still shiny and nice. Other: Lower stainless bright trim is nice with only a couple minor door dings. Front bumper bright trim is extremely straight with one small dings on the passenger side piece. Rubber side trim is all present. Glass is good - one small rock chip in windshield. Undercarriage is solid with some light surface rust showing, underhood sheetmetal is all nice. Tailgate sill and door jambs are very solid, even in that left corner of the sill that typically rusts. Aluminum wheels are in great shape with only a wheel weight mark on each wheel. INTERIOR: Interior of the car is in nice shape as expected of lower miles. Carpets are nice and clean without major wear, dash has no cracks, door panels are in good shape. Driver's seat has light checking where your left thigh would rest, all other seats are like new. Headliner is in great shape. Steering wheel is in nice shape. No smoke odors - non-smoker's car. Has all the factory floor mats. Nice interior overall; above average. ELECTRICAL STUFF: All inspection items work (lights, button horn, wipers, etc.) Except for a cassette stuck in the cassette player, all the other power stuff works properly including power windows, power locks, dual power seats, hot heat and cold A/C, tilt, cruise, am/fm stereo, power antenna, rear window release, rear wiper, keyless entry, twilight sentinel, intermittent wipers, and rear defroster. DRIVEABILITY: Drives out beautifully. Steering is tight, suspension is pretty tight (rear shocks give just a little,) and alignment is good. Brakes work well with good linings. Tires have about 70% tread remaining rear, but could use front tires soon. Solid, quiet exhaust with no leaks. Limited slip works properly and rear end is quiet. Check engine light is not lit (except at start up as it should.) No complaints - jump in and drive anywhere - nice driving car. Short version terms: Small non-refundable deposit as listed (but fast) by Paypal within 24 hours. Balance due in 5 days by cash in person, wire transfer, or Wells Fargo cashier's check. Will meet you or your transporter at my location by appointment after 6 pm weekdays or anytime weekends. No administrative fee on this auction. Any other costs - tax, emissions inspection, registration, shipping, etc. are buyer's responsibility - see full terms. 30 days to pick up. Temporary tags available at local license bureau on weekdays. WILL PICK YOU UP AT THE CHARLESTON, SC INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT weekday evenings or any time weekends. Inspections are strongly encouraged, but by appointment only - please email or call. By bidding, you agree you are satisfied with the item description. Note that pickup times are by appointment only also - just call! Prepaid vehicles scheduled for transport can be picked up any time with at least 24 business hours' notice - have your driver call me. I'm happy to drive the car to a nearby large parking lot for easier truck loading. See my about me page for full terms.