MR1: The Straight Eight

Mario tells the story of his 1951 Buick Roadmaster Riviera-an all-original American steel beauty from an era gone by. According to him, they sure don't make 'em like they used to. Shot in Edmonton, Alberta.

[@GenerallyGeneralLee]

Glad to see somebody respects the importance of stock originality. Too many cars from this era are ruined as customized low-riders.

[@andylucardie1706]

Beautiful restoration

[@jerrycallender9352]

Greetings from Tucson, Arizona USA. Just discovered your channel. You have a beautiful Roadmaster! My 1st car memories began 1950 or so.. I was with Mama when she bought a 1950 Coronet Deluxe. My gramma's sister had a 1951 Buick Super 4-door - all 4'9" and 98# of her. and my gramma - same petite size, had a 1951 Ambassador.

[@beenbeatenbybishops5845]

Integrity. That is the KEY!

[@muffs55mercury61]

Wish you could have put in driving scenes without music. Love to hear the old straight 8. I had an identical car from 1979 to 1983.

[@thomashill2965]

These cars were "battleships". My parents had a yellow, 1953 Buick Super 4-dr. sedan from 1954-'59. My uncle owned a blue, 1950 Roadmaster, same body style, from 1950-'56, until he traded it for a new, light green Ford--ugh! I'd take either of those old Buicks today--or maybe even that Ford. Your '51 is a real, unmolested gem. There's no mistaking the Buick straight-eight engines for anything else.

[@proudofthe3211]

I know someone that has a 51 Buick Super all original with a straight 8 in Taos NM. It has a push button trans shifter. I use to start it up every week. It was so quiet, I thought it wasn't running. I remember the tiny 1 brl carb. This car has the original upholstery. The suspension had hydraulic A-arms! You don't see that anymore. Great memories. Unfortunately, he's not selling.

[@moonrckt6348]

That sounds amazing. Any chance they'd be willing to share a bit about it? Send us an email at [e-mail]!

[@proudofthe3211]

@@moonrckt6348 I lost contact with him, but I'll ask his brother in law if he can get me his info

[@michaelbenardo5695]

No Buick 8 had a 1 barrel carb. Ever. And no Buick had a push button shifter. Ever. The hydraulic A arms were a combination shock absorber/upper A arm. In the 40s, all GM cars had those, and Buick and Oldsmobile kept them into the 50s. 54 I think.

[@ufoengines]

Looks like something the Men in Black would drive.

[@raymondnavarro9798]

I had a 50. They are slow as hellfrom the get go but once it gets going is a comfy ride. It sways like crazy but that was 50s idea. Those 4 springs were a joy ride.... the most unique muffler for GM. You could tell it was a Buick by the sound....

[@JuliaAMPaul]

We are blessed to have rescued a 52 straight eight special 4dr.. 97% original ! Paint & interior will be completed in 2024!

[@alonsoguzman3296]

Hola amigo soy de Colombia y tengo Buick 1951 roamaster y lo felicito por ese carro tan hermoso yo tengo hace muchos años uno y no he podido terminar el carro está desarmado y por los recursos pero me une a el algo familiar me gustaría terminarlo pero nececito piezas me gustará saber si me puede ayudar a conseguir gracias

[@mikeducat8729]

looks mint

[@robertoarellano8031]

Nice

[@flyer3646]

I believe I own this car now. If you can get me the vin# I would be curious to find out.