1950 Buick Roadmaster Sedan
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The Roadmaster, introduced in 1936, became Buick's premier model, with a larger engine and a finer interior. "Venti-Ports" -- the rectangular holes on the hood -- debuted for 1949. Though they served no practical purpose, they suggested exhaust ports on a fighter plane and quickly became a Buick trademark. Initially, Roadmasters boasted four Venti-Ports per side while lesser Buicks had just three.
The Roadmaster, introduced in 1936, became Buick's premier model, with a larger engine and a finer interior. "Venti-Ports" -- the rectangular holes on the hood -- debuted for 1949. Though they served no practical purpose, they suggested exhaust ports on a fighter plane and quickly became a Buick trademark. Initially, Roadmasters boasted four Venti-Ports per side while lesser Buicks had just three.
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1950
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
86.176.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lawrence Dow.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Vinyl
Cloth
Color
Light blue
Dimensions
Length: 0.313 in (Stroke)
Diameter: 3.438 in (Bore)
Height: 64.4 in
Width: 80 in
Wheelbase: 130.25 in
Length: 212.75 in
Weight: 4220 lbs
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