Project Description
1952 Buick Roadmaster Sedan – Model 72R
| Production | 32,069 cars | |||||
| Original Baseprice | $ 3,200.00 | |||||
| Engine | 320.2 cui Fireball L8 | |||||
| 170 | ||||||
| 280 ft-lbs | ||||||
| 63.2 inches | ||||||
| 80 inches | ||||||
| 215 inches | ||||||
| 130.3 inches | ||||||
| 4,285 pounds |
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Quote from Original Literature
1952 Buick Roadmaster Sedan Equipment
If you have bought a 1952 Buick Roadmaster Sedan, you really are king of the road. Its a massive steel car with lots of room and cool engineering features. 1952 was the first year for the Buick Power Steering (a Roadmaster series only feature).
Direction Signals
Dynaflow Transmission (Automatic)
Flexible Spoke Steering Wheel
Foamtex Seat Cushions
Jumbo-Sized Bumper Guards
Non Glare Mirror
Wheel Covers (Hubcaps)
Easy-Eye Glass
Heater & Defroster
Power Steering
Power Windows
Selectronic Radio
Sonomatic Radio
Two-Tone Paint
Windshield Washer
White Wall Tires
See 1952 Buick Options & Accessories for a full list with original prices.
1952 Buick Roadmaster Sedan Colors
To make the Roadmasters really outstanding, Buick introduced six additional (overall 21) Roadmaster only colors. Two-Tone paint was at extra cost. In this case, only the roof could be painted differently. Note: Color accuracy varies by computer/device settings and depends on the actual light.
(See complete 1952 Buick color chart for Duco Paint numbers and correct Two-Tone paint combinations.)
Body Colors
Carlsbad Black
Verde Green
Imperial Blue
Barton Grey
Victoria Maroon
Seamist Grey
Sky Grey
Terrace Green
Venetian Blue
Surf Blue
Glenn Green
Sequoia Cream
Apache Red
Nassau Blue
Golden Sand
Coronet Copper
Glacier Green
Peacock Green
Aztec Gold
Teal Blue
Beach White
Roof Colors (Two-Tone Paint)
Sky Grey (with Verde Green, Victoria Maroon, Seamist Grey, Terrace Green, Venetian Blue or Surf Blue)
Imperial Blue (with Barton Grey or Surf Blue)
Seamist Grey (with Sky Grey or Beach White)
Terrace Green (with Glenn Green)
Beach White (with Nassau Blue, Golden Sand, Coronet Copper, Glacier Green, Peacock Green, Aztec Gold or Teal Blue)
Carlsbad Black (with Sequoia Cream or Apache Red)
Verde Green (with Aztec Gold)
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1952 Buick Videos
Buick launched their Dealer Organization Training (DOT) in 1952. Each set consists of one or more filmstrip(s), record(s) and literature to train salesmen directly in the dealership. It can be compared to todays PowerPoint. Six Buick videos were published in 1952.
Literature covering the 1952 Buick Roadmaster Sedan
Online Literature
No matter if you repair your 1952 Buick Roadmaster Sedan by yourself or if you have a good mechanic – there are some books that make the maintenance much easier. Hometown Buick has made them online available for you!
HOMETOWN BUICK Collection
1952 is a tough year for Buick collectors. Most unusual items have disappeared with time. Hometown Buick is proud to have some of the rarest items for 1952 Buicks. In this section, we’d like to share them with you.
Available in the HB Shop
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For 1952 Buick Roadmaster Sedan Owners and Enthusiasts
1952 Buick Body Tag
You can go back in time. Find your Body Tag of your 1952 Buick Roadmaster Sedan and you know how it was built originally. Colors, Interior and even Options were stamped in the Body by Fisher Plate. Learn more about your car now!
1952 Buick Registry
What is a rare car? To answer that question you need to know the numbers. Unfortunately there are no official numbers for 1952 Buicks. Hometown Buick set up a registry to support you with further information of other 1952 Buicks. Please register your 1952 Buick and help the community.
1952 Buick Configurator
Hometown Buick enables time travelling – with the 1952 Buick Configurator. Built a 1952 Buick just like you want it – and as potential buyers could have done it in 1952. Play with all the options, colors and create your personal classic car.
1952 Buick Prices
The worth of a 1952 Buick is hard to tell. Prices vary by parameters like condition, location and authenticity. But before you buy (or sell) your car, you need to check the price ranges. There are some platforms that can give you a first orientiation.
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