1949 Buick Super 56C Convertible in Sequoia Cream & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile
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On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago IL on 8-11-20.
We're looking at a 1949 Buick Super Convertible in Sequoia Cream Paint. The car comes with the factory 248 CI inline 8 engine.
The car's Owner is Dennis Doerge. Dennis has had this car since 2018. He shares his relationship with the Buick Club introduced him to this rare car that he acquired it This car had a 4 year restoration and looks “showroom” new.
ENJOY! - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Buicks hold a special place in my heart, my mom learned to drive in a 39 that belonged to my grandfather. He gave her that car and she would never get anything but a Buick after that. In my lifetime she had a 59 wagon (angriest looking car ever) a 64, a 68, a 74 all Electra 225s 79 Last one was a 79 Lesabre.
Thanks for the ride, keep them coming 👍
Hi Pat, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Mom driving your Grandfathers car and all the other Buicks too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
No doubting that 1949 was a year of some exceptionally good looking cars !
Hi Derrick, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
This is an amazing car. The waterfall grill Buicks are some of the nicest looking cars from the postwar era. This one having a 3 speed is pretty scarce. I own a 1950 Super Riviera myself. 56k original miles.
Hi Roaming Florida, Happy to read you appreciate this car and glad to read you have a fun 1950 Riviera too :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
On Haggerty TV they just did a series on rebuilding a Buick Street eight engine.
Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely LOVE that cream colored convertible beauty!
Hi Mara Jade Skywalker, Happy to read you "Absolutely LOVE" this car :-) Lou
This car is stunning… It is a masterpiece. If it is as comfortable as it looks, that would be amazing.
Hi John, High praise :-) Lou
*LOVE 'The Rainman' 1949 Buick Super Convertible* !! *It's a BEAUTIFUL car* !! *Thanks for sharing this car* !! #LouCostabile
Hi Susan, Happy to read you "LOVE" this car :-) My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Hat’s off to this gentleman as these old beautiful Buicks are almost impossible to restore (almost impossible to find replacement parts). Just the trim parts alone, which there are no after market replacements, would put a dent in anyone’s bank account. A real sweet heart! That’s what I call design!! Thx again Lou!!
Hi Brady Dog, Happy to read you're enjoying and appreciating Dennis cars :-) Glad to read you enjoy this "Sweet heart!". You're welcome, Lou
That is a spectacular Buick! What a great era for car design. Thanks Lou!
Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
What a beautiful 1949 Buick Super 56C. I love the sound of the car when it winds out through the gears! L absolutely love that moan! The inline 8-cylinder engine sounded awesome! As smooth as silk! I also love the color of it as well! What a sweetheart! That waterfall grille is definitely Buick! A real beauty Lou!
Hi Michael, Happy to share this "Sweetheart" with you :-) Lou
Bold grille, like the colour, nice ornamentation, with chrome bits, wonderful styling when GM was at the peak of their game, amazing that back in the day you could just walk in and buy one. Those were the days of cheap gas and insurance so you could really enjoy your ride! This one is better than new I would say Lou! Graphic designers were a huge part of marketing in that era!
Hi Ron, "Better than new" High praise :-) Thank you for sharing the details you enjoy, Lou
Hi, Lou! Yes, I was definitely reminded of "Rain Man" when I saw the thumbnail for this video, although that car was a Roadmaster. It was in 1949 that Buick first introduced the portholes on the fenders, which became a marque identifier for many years hence, and also the year it brought out their first hardtop models, called Riviera. Olds and Cadillac did the same that year. Many thanks to you and Dennis for this classic ride!
Hi iswc27, Happy to read this one brought memories from the movie, and thank you for sharing your knowledge which adds to this story, Lou
Most recognizable grille in motor car history.👏❤️the yellow over red leather. Thanks Lou.👍
Hi Ramon, Happy to read you enjoy the "Most recognizable grille in motor car history" :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
One word describes it...MAGNIFICENT!
High praise.
Beautiful restoration ... I don’t recall ever seeing one of these with a manual trans.
Cars from this era had so much personality ...
Hi S King, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
A friend in MD restored one a few years ago with stick. They're around, but automatic is more common and was standard on the Roadmaster.
Buicks during this time were elegant and well built cars. They had very good market share in sales overall.
Hi Robfmas, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Very nice, indeed! I remember the movie, I remember the car, but Dennis' version is definitely the real deal! Thanks for taking us along for the ride too, Lou.
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read this one brings back movie memories :-) My pleasure taking you along for the ride. You're welcome, Lou
Beautiful. Save all the old cars and trucks.
Hi K Rabenaldt, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
What an awesome automobile !!!! Incredible !!!!! The 1949 Buicks were fabulous !!!!
Hi Donald, High praise :-) Lou
I'm amazed every time I see a great car like this. Very clean and nicely done! Good video Lou!
Hi Gary, Happy to read this car amazes you :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
Beautiful automobile guys,and in flawless condition!Great presentation Lou!
Hi Jeffrey, High praise :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
WOW.. A great car and with the straight eight torque the three speed is all you need and is a pleasure to drive. Thanks Lou...
Hi BartRicky, Happy to receive a "WOW" from you :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
They seldom had to be downshifted, too. If you come around the turn in the road just step on the gas in 3rd gear and it takes off like an automatic. I'd bet the downshifts to second in this test drive were not needed.
That car reminds me of the GREAT cartoons. Very nice car.
HI Steel Assault, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
Magnificent in every detail thanks for the opportunity to check her out.
Hi derwood 454, My pleasure sharing this car with you :-) Lou
That car is a beautiful piece of Automotive History. Show beautifully redone and restored such beautiful colors inside and out the engine sound just like brand new the engine seem to have a lot of get up and go for a fireball V8. Look like it just came out of the showroom from 1949. He has such wonderful Buicks in his collection it's always wonderful to see what he has next. I enjoyed the Ride Along Lou that was wonderful the hood on that car look like it was 80 ft long. Could you imagine a car weighing almost 3 tons that's a lot of car. Just a wonderful outstanding unit and I huge piece of Automotive History. Thanks for sharing Lou it was gorgeous I enjoyed this video!
Hi Steve, Happy to read you enjoy this "beautiful piece of Automotive History" :-) You're right, it's like stepping right back into 1949. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
That's how a Buick should look!! No mistaking it for a Hyundai. When I was a teenager I had a 47 Buick. I remember that the battery was a yard long and you started it by pushing on the gas pedal.
Hi JWelchon, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Make sure to watch the commercials (or at least the ones you can) before the video because that is how I get paid, and that way I can keep sharing with you. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Amazing Buick guys, rolling art. Enjoyed the video Lou; thanks!
Hi Bruce H., "Rolling Art" :-) High praise. You're welcome, Lou
5800 lbs!? That's a big hunk of (beautifully designed) metal! Nice job!
Hi UCan CallMeRay, A "BBB" (Big Beautiful Buick) :-) Lou
The actual curb weight on the 49 Super convertible was 3985 lbs. according to George Dammann's "70 Years Of Buick." I'm sure the shop manual would also confirm that weight.
@@1940limited Thanks for the info. I was thinking that "near" 6,000 figure sounded like a bit much. Even near 5000 seemed hard to fathom although convertibles usually had heavier (stiffer) frames & then it's got the full hydraulic system for top, windows & seat but consider that in a "Super" they'd be lugging this around with a 248 CID engine with no more than 115hp as opposed to the much torquier 320 CID in the Roadmaster. (Couldn't find the exact stats on a '48 Super but a '50 "Special", the only series still offering the 248 that yr lists the base engine [w/ 3spd manual] as 115 so I doubt this would have been much, if any more, other than the Dynaflow cars which got a very small increase.) Must have been a real "powderkeg" w/ Dynaflow. Probably found yourself resorting to the use of manual "Low" rather frequently.
Was very surprised that the '49 brochure I found listed the frame specs. The dimensions of the box section (I assume at largest point) AND thickness of the steel. I assume these figures are for sedans, no mention of convertibles specifically. Thickness for Super was 7/64th" & Roadmaster a slightly heavier 5/32nd", nothing near "1/4 in thick" as stated. (Wheelbase for Roadmaster was 5" longer & overall length up by appx. 6")
Wow what a absolute treasure! Thank-you Dennis and Lou!
Hi Floyd T, Happy to share this "absolute treasure!" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Love it Lou. Buick made really nice cars back then.
They did, but I liked the ‘49 Caddy better ...
Hi Keith, Happy to read you "Love it" :-) Lou
A really unique old Buick. I would have loved to see the top down.
Hi Michael, I have a convertible, and I like the top down. When the Care Taker is interested in taking the top down, we'll take it down. When they would prefer to keep the top up, that's ok too as long as they are willing to share their car with us :-) Lou
The stick shift in these Buicks is extremely rare, as most were equipped with the Dynaflow automatic. The Rainman car was a Roadmaster, and was not offered as a stick shift. As I was born in 1949, I have an interest in these cars, but haven’t been able to afford something like this. I see them at Buick Club of America events and have to resist drooling over them!! These old Buicks are so reliable, that many of the owners drive long distances in them to various events.
Hi Fred and Debra MacDonald, Thanks for viewing and sharing your knowledge on this one :-) Lou
Neat Sunday drive car.
Agreed :-)
Always loved those big Buicks with the straight 8 engine. Great video as always Lou.
Hi PlymouthDuster 225, Happy to read you love this Big Buick :-) My pleasure sharing with you, Lou
This was also the car driven by ‘Jane Wyman’ in 1954’s ‘Magnificent Obsession.’ Her’s was powder blue over red interior. Interesting that the rear wheels are set wider than the front due to the rear protruding fenders.👏👏
Hi Ramon, Thank you for sharing the movie knowledge. Lou
Many 49 Supers came with Dyan-Flow. It's nice this one is a "stick shift job" as the factory called it. These cars perform really well with standard transmissions and the silent helical gears. I had a 49 with stick and it was a pleasure to drive. I now have a 50 Special with stick that's mechanically about the same as a 49. The 49 Super and Roadmaster was a 1-year-only body style.
Hi g bridgman, Happy yo to read you had a 49 too & a 50 Special now, nice! Make sure to watch the commercials (the one's you can) on my videos because that is how I get paid, and that way I can keep sharing the cars we enjoy. Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
g bridgeman... Thanks for the observation on the body style. Thought these were the most beautiful of all GM cars of the period. Sad that this lean & sleek design didn't see at least maybe a 3yr run. Always thought the "heavy handed" re-design of the '50-53 was a step backward. Kind of a bloated & "clunky" look with the lowered fender lines similar to the "pregnant elephant" look of Packard.
Another beauty Lou. Love the 3 on the tree. Never drove one.
Hi Robert, Happy to read you enjoy this "beauty" :-) Lou
Gotta love those old Buick’s and the straight 8! Another good one Lou!
Hi Doug, Happy to read you enjoy this Buick :-) Glad to share this one with you, Lou
@@loucostabile - preciate it Lou!
Getting near the 100,000 mark. Lookin' good Lou!
Getting closer motorTranz :-)
Thanks Lou and Take care. Brian
Hi Brian, My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
I couldn't believe my ears when the hydraulic power windows were mentioned but it's true!
Hi JackF, Thanks for sharing the details you were interested in. Lou
They didn't have all electric until 54 or 55.
Love it! Buick in all her glory
Hi Mirch Shake, Happy to read you "Love it!" :-) Lou
Those were such good cars and this one is exceptional in every manner! Most were Roadmasters with Dynaflow. I would
rather have this one! None better!
Hi Craig, High praise :-) Lou
LOU. THE 1949. CARS. WERE A GREAT YEAR 4. CARS
MY DAD HAD A '49 MERCURY
Hi Andrew, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dads car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Hi Lou, Another fine presentation on your part. It`s obvious that this strikingly Buick, has undergone an extensive restoration. Keep up the great work and all the best for the new year. Brian
Hi Brian, Happy to read you enjoy this Buick :-) Well wishes for the new year received, and wishing you the best this year too, Lou
Hey Lou, This is one of the very best cars you've shown! What an amazing rare car! The only other 1949 car i know of with hydraulic windows / seats is the top of the line Cadillac. Tiger.
Hey Tiger, Happy to read this is a Winner for you :-) Like this Cadillac, enjoy, Lou czcams.com/video/k5F4wXU3m3M/video.html
Stunning car and beautiful color!! What personality!!
Hi Debbie, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
Wow, what a beauty!
Such an elegant car.
GREAT VIDEO LOU.
Hi TCT9MM, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Glad to share this one with you, Lou
Just a beautiful car. Jewelry is the correct description for the brightwork I would say. The gauges remind me of my Grandpa's old watch. Great car. On a funny note, you should have told Dennis that Dad let's you drive in the driveway.. LOL. (Rainman reference) Thank you for sharing.
Hi Russell, Happy to read you enjoy this beautiful car :-) Glad this one brings memory of Grandpa's watch. My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Hello Lou. Beautiful and very classy. Another fantastic Buick of Dennis cars.
Hello Felipe, Happy to read you enjoy this Buick :-) Lou
LOU. I LOVE WHEN U RIDE THE CAR.
Glad you're along for the ride!
Wow! My pedal car when I was 2.
Hi Dan, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your pedal car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Small design details of the 49 greatly improved the looks from the 48 model
Hi Grampy, It's in the details :-) Lou
6:58 OK I wasn't expecting that. You can open the hood from both sides? That's very cool
Hi TopCars TV, I agree, the way that hood opens is very cool, Lou
Beautiful Buick. Thanks for sharing guys.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car Big Charlie's Model Garage :-) You're welcome, Lou
Another beautiful find Lou
Hi Abe, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
That's one nice classy buick ! Good one Lou !
Hi Steve S, Happy to read you enjoy this "classy Buick" :-) Lou
You and Dennis should have wore some faux ZZ Top beards and cheap sunglasses and drove around in this hottie! But hey - I'm sure this dream machine had your mind in a whirl and the ZZ crew was the last thing on your mind. I'd probably have not thought of it either had I been there. Rawkin awesome ride! And you rawk, too Lou! But most importantly - Dennis owns that hottie! Oh yeah! I give er Two WoWs and a Whoa-Mawma!
Hi ImTheDaveman, High praise! Happy to "Rawk" this Buick with you :-) Lou
I like it when you show these cars that I’ve never seen before and will probably never see again. Have a great week! Thanks again...I noticed there is an unhooked spring dangling near the exhaust manifold?
Hi Curtis, Happy to read you like it when I share cars you haven't seen before :-) We'll take a look at that spring. You're welcome, Lou
A nice car and the video! Very interesting story!
HI Aelita, Happy to read you enjoy this car & story :-) Lou
My dream car. 👍❤️
Hi PRO, NICE! Lou
Beautiful car. Well done!
Hi James, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Just gave this a "like" thanks Lou!
Thank you specs :-)
Just beautiful !!! .
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Wow that is some machine
Hi diecast Loonie, Happy to read you enjoy this machine :-) Lou
Another beauty ! Thank's
My pleasure and you're welcome :-)
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Thank you Alejandro :-)
Wonderful car ! Wow!
Hi Teniente Danielsan, High praise :-) Lou
Gorgeous 😍 car. Thanks Lou!
Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Hi Dennis & Lou, my brother has the same name "Dennis" • No • "The Menace"- Very nice ride, like the color. 😎
• Cheers from the Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂
Hi trainroomgary, Happy to read this car is like your Brothers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
GREETINGS, From Venezuela, . >.
Hi Alejandro, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and color of this car :-) Lou
Like a treasure. nice.
Hi gnewb e, Happy to share this treasure with you. Hope you see many more you enjoy too, Lou
Fantastic car in every way! Like the stick as opposed to the usual Dynaflows. Nothing wrong with a Dynaflow fut they were sluggish off the line.
HI Craig, High praise :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
Fantastic, beaitiful car... a very dream!😍
Hi Roberto, Happy to read you appreciate this "very dream" car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Rain Man ride! Nice Dennis!
Hi Pat, Happy to read this one brings memories of that movie car :-) Lou
That is a cool car. I like the dash.
Happy to read you enjoy this "cool car".
La restauracion es OPTIMA ... Por Dios QUE AUTO! Todo lo que se ve irradia respeto y calidad ,se parece bastante al Cadillac de la epoca ,Yo tenia un amigo que tenia un BUICK como este Que marcha que comodidad El Dynaflow era sumamente suave. Lou ;.UN dia de estos a ver si consigues algo del Impala SS 61..
Hi Juan, Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Always a lovely your videos congratulations and blessings ❤😂😅.
Nice :-) Blessings received. God bless you. Glad you're along for the ride.
Rain Man is a excellent driver
NICE !
Wow! Thats awesome! 😁👌
Hi Wesley, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) Lou
Nice car. @6:24 there's a spring for the exhaust flapper that's about to go AWOL..
We'll take a look into that. Thanks for sharing.
...hey!...I know that it's a Super and not the Roadmaster...but this beautiful '49 ragtop will forever and ever make me ask..." where are Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise?"...
...I'm certain that Dennis must gat that ALL the time...
...did you know, Lou, that the easiest way to tell a Roadmaster?...they were given a 4th porthole on the hood, while the Super, Century and Special all got 3...
...lovely, sexy car from my personal " baloon/pontoon" fender era...
Hey G Clark Bloomfield, Hmmm, did not know the 4th port hole detail. Thanks, Lou
I'd rather have the Super with stick which was unavailable on the Roadmaster.
Who feels a need to rewatch Rain Man now?
:-)
HOW MUCH? I WILL BUY IT RIGHT NOW. GREAT PRESENTATION LOU.
Happy to read you enjoy the presentation. The car is for sale @ $79,000 in IL - if interested - e-mail trupowr@yahoo.com
Fantastic car!
I'm an excellent driver.
K-Mart sux
Hi Blair, Happy to read you think this car is "Fantastic" and nice movie quotes too :-) Lou
Nice😁
Hi Michael, Happy to read you think this one is "Nice" :-) Lou
The “Rainman” car was a Roadmaster, not a Super. Still, this is a beautiful car.
Thanks for sharing.
The tail lights look similar to the first gen Corvette tail lights.
Hi Bob, Thank you for viewing and sharing what you noticed, Lou
This car wasn't driven from Cincinnati, OH to Los Angeles via Las Vegas in 1988 was it? Was it used in Rain Man or is similar to the Rain Man car?
Hi 325xitgrocgetter, Not aware of this being the "Rain Man" car, however it sure looks like it, Lou
@@loucostabile I'll have to watch the movie again...I think the Rain Man car is a Roadmaster with a Hydramatic Transmission where this close relative is the Super Eight.
GREAT. COLOR. CANARY YELLOW???
Sequoia Cream
Wouldn't you really rather have a Buick?
Hi Uri, When they look like this....YES! Lou
Great comment!!
Sure Is Fine For 49!" Advertising slogan of the day.
Is that rain man behind the wheel?
:-)
Mulholland Falls
Thank you for viewing and sharing.
Dad let’s me drive slow on the driveway...
Hi James, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Dad letting you drive the car slow in the driveway :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Beautiful car...., but it's a 3,900-4,000 pound car (according to Buick). The 'almost 6,000 pounds...' claim is a bit ehh, outrageous, lol. Gorgeous car either way.
Hi Michael R, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car. It's pretty heavy either way, and clearly floats down the road :-) Lou
Maybe an Flxible ambulance or hearse woudl weigh in at that. The Super convertible was 3985.
The straight eight engine generates only 150 horsepower, so it takes an eternal 17 seconds to get from 0 to 60 miles an hour.
What happened to your "prized rosebushes"? Did they die?
Line from Rain man?
@@loucostabile "Charlie"(Tom Cruz's character) only got the Buick and his father's "prized rosebushes". "He definitely got the rosebushes".
I’m an excellent driver ...
:-)
Gun sight, not bullseye..
Thanks for sharing.