1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The legendary Roadmaster nameplate returned to the Buick lineup in 1991 and brought with it enormous proportions, a plush cabin, and a big V8 harkening back to the pre-oil crisis land yachts of the 1950s and ’60s. In Estate Wagon form, the new Roadmaster offered seating for eight, thanks to a collapsible rear-facing third seat, 92.4 cubic feet of storage space, and a plethora of standard luxury equipment.

From 1994 on, the Roadmaster was powered by a version of the Corvette's 5.7-liter V8 engine, offering 80 additional horsepower while also improving fuel economy. Production came to an end in 1996, marking the last full-size, body-on-frame, rear-wheel drive station wagon produced by an American automaker. 

“This elephantine throwback to an earlier age of family wagons with wood paneling and rear-facing kid seats seemed archaic on arrival in 1991 ...,” Aaron Robinson wrote in Hagerty's 2019 Bull Market List. “[However, it was] nonetheless streamlined for the modern age, riding on GM’s giant B-body platform and basically being a state police cruiser underneath.” 

Highlights 

• Finished in Bright White paint over Light Colonial Oak woodgrain vinyl applique over Light Beige partial leather interior 

• Powered by a 5.7-liter OHV, 16-valve V8 rated at 260 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque 

• Four-speed automatic transmission 

• Grand Touring suspension 

• Sunroof with shades

• The chassis number (1G4BR82P1TR419817) decodes as: 

  • 1 – USA country of origin 

  • G – General Motors 

  • 4 – Buick 

  • BR – Roadmaster 

  • 8 – Wagon 

  • 2 – Seat belts plus dual front air bags 

  • P – 5.7L V8 

  • 1 – Check digit 

  • T – 1996 model year 

  • R – Arlington, Texas, assembly plant 

  • 419817 – Sequential production number  

Features 

• Seller says the Roadmaster has received fresh Mobil 1 Advanced Synthetic oil every 5,000 miles during his ownership

• Removed and repaired fuel tank leak and repaired cruise control in August 2024 

• Rear-wheel-drive, four-door station wagon 

• Sofa-like front seats 

• Fold-down middle seats 

• Rear-facing, fold-down rear bench seat 

• 92.4 cubic feet of carrying space when second and third seats are down 

• Tailgate opens both down and sideways 

• Dual exhaust 

• Front disc brakes / rear drum brakes 

• Leather-wrapped steering wheel 

• Power steering, brakes, seats, windows, and locks 

• 120 mph speedometer and odometer plus coolant temperature and fuel gauges 

• Indicator/warning lights for oil pressure, battery voltage, seat belts, air bags, brakes, and service engine 

• Electronic climate control (air-conditioning and heat) 

• Rear defogger/defroster 

• Rear wiper 

• Digital external thermometer 

• Dolby AM/FM/Cassette stereo with Concert Sound II speakers 

• Courtesy lights and door storage 

• Reading lights on rearview mirror 

• Vanity mirrors on both sun visors 

• Rear storage bins 

• Hankook Optimo P235/75R15 white wall tires (driven 7,500 miles)  

• Wheelbase: 115.9 inches  

• Length: 217.7 inches 

• Width: 79.9 inches 

• Height: 60.3 inches 

• Weight: 4,563 pounds 

 Known Imperfections 

• According to CARFAX, a Damage Report/Accident was reported on 5 May 2000 (no details listed, but consignor says there is a small repair on the bumper) 

• Woodgrain vinyl applique nicked and peeling, most prominently on passenger front fender near headlights 

• Paint is cracked near passenger headlight 

• Paint chips up front 

• Rubber portion of front bumper has a scratch on driver’s side 

• Wheels are scuffed 

• Small mark on headliner 

• Power antenna is inoperable 

Included 

• Rubber floor mats 

• Owner's manual and additional Buick information

Ownership History

Sold new on 7 November 1996 in Bernardsville, New Jersey, the accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this three-owner 1996 Buick Roadmaster Wagon in Pennsylvania and — since September 2014 — in Miami, Florida.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Craig Zimmerman  Phone: 586.707.5811‬  email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com 

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders: Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida.  Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida.  For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.