The “Fireball 8 Dynaflash” engine appeared in 1949, the same time that Buick introduced it’s Dynaflow automatic transmission. Later there was the “ Fireball 8 Dynaflash” whose name seems to allude power and speed. This Buick straight eight was known as the “ Fireball 8” starting in 1941 just prior to the war. This particular 248 cubic inch straight 8 produced serious torque and smooth power.īuick gave it’s engines some colorful names which was good marketing. These engines had some similarities over it’s 23 year period, but development and refinement marched forward. Horsepower was rated at 115. This engine dates to 1931 when Buick developed it in three different displacements. The 48 Buick Super Sedanette was built with a 248 cubic inch straight eight engine. The car was designed wider and lower.ġ948 Buick Super Sedanette Specifications You could call this 48 Buick Sedanette big, sleek and stunning and it took on the fastback style of Buick’s 19 Century and Special. Some might say, design-wise, its the final example of looking back to streamlining and prewar styling ideas and it serves as an excellent example of GM’s postwar Torpedo styling.
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The 1948 Buick Super was a full sized automobile. The sleek fastback design of the 1948 Buick Sedanette He is known as one of the few legendary designers and his design influence can be seen in all GM automobiles during his several decade tenure.
Earl managed the Styling Staff of General Motors from its inception as the Art and Colour Section in 1927 until his retirement in 1959. The 1948 Buick Sedanette Design and Styling This of course put a roadblock up for Buick which wanted to resume where it left off in February 1942. What resulted was a strike hit General Motors in November of 1945. This demand was refused as well as Reuther’s request to see their books. The United Auto Workers under president Walter Reuther demanded immediate pay increases for GM auto workers totaling some 30%. By the end of 1945 pent up demand for new civilian automobiles meant that America’s automakers would be able to sell new cars as fast as they could build them. Buick was a best seller for GM after it’s budget priced Chevrolet.Īlthough 1945 saw peace come to the world it was another thing at home. When World War Two ended, the car long known for style and manufacturing quality, Buick, was more than ready to pick up where it left off. Thanks for your time.The War Ends For General Motors and the Strike Comes I WILL NOT respond to TEXTS and seldom check emails, But I will be glad to answer any questions you might have. I would prefer you call me to answer any questions. I will NOT separate cars, most of the hard work has already been done, but this car needs to be finished. Original motor and transmission goes with the car and I have another 1950 2 door Buick Fastback to go with this car also.
I had new floor pans also installed along with a new master cylinder and brake lines, the swing pedal and brake assembly were installed so that the master cylinder could be put under the floor board.I sent the car to a fab shop where they installed front and rear suspension from a 1987 Suburban with a 350 and a 700R transmission were also installed from the Suburban, the motor ran when it was pulled, but has not been started in over 4 years, and car does not run at this time, as condition would be unknown.
This car has the original look with Patina. This car has been in dry storage since I have owned it. I bought his car out of Texas because of its good solid body several years ago.
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