1994 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon

Description

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The legend that is the Buick Roadmaster would return in incredible full-sized luxury for the 1991 model year. The Estate Wagon transformed the Roadmaster sedan into a formidable family hauler with its enormous cargo capacity. The third-row seat allowed for seating eight, or fold the rear seat down and fit a full sheet of plywood inside the car! Beginning with the 1994 model year, the Roadmaster engine was updated to the 5.7-liter ‘LT1’ V8, which was also being used in the C4 Corvette. This engine offered an additional 80 horsepower while improving fuel economy and only using regular 87-octane fuel instead of premium. With production ending in 1996, the Estate Wagon marked the end of an era. It was the last full-size, body-on-frame, rear-wheel drive station wagon produced by an American automaker, consequently making them highly sought after for its luxurious hauling capabilities. 

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Highlights 

• Retained by the original owner’s family until 2019

• Final and most refined iteration of the full-size, body-on-frame, rear-wheel drive American station wagon

• Finished in Light Driftwood Metallic and Light Colonial Oak woodgrain vinyl applique over a Beige partial leather interior

• Powered by a 5.7-liter V8 engine mated to a four-speed automatic transmission 

• Desirably optioned with the ‘Prestige Package’ featuring Twilight Sentinel Headlamp Control and six-way power-adjustable driver and passenger seats

• Featuring the Trailer Towing Package, which includes heavy-duty engine cooling, engine oil cooler, and automatic load level control for the rear axle

• Accompanied by its original window sticker and a clean Carfax report

• Presentable undercarriage due to the car traveling to Florida during the winter months with the original owner

• Indicating only 91,512 miles on the odometer at the time of listing

Features

• Alloy 15-inch wheels

• Exterior woodgrain vinyl applique

• AM/FM/Cassette stereo with automatic reverser

• Illuminated vanity mirrors

• Electronic cruise control

• ‘Tilt-Wheel’ steering column

• Armrest with front seat storage

• Automatic air conditioning

• Power locks

• Automatic power antenna

• Power windows

• Vista shade

• Heated and power-adjustable exterior mirror

• Power-adjustable mirrors

• Fold-down third-row seating

• Cornering lamps

• Dual exhaust

• Anti-lock brakes

Known Flaws

• Rear level control is considered inoperative as it was replaced with coil-over shock absorbers by the previous owner

Included

• Original sales receipt

• Window sticker

• Maintenance records

• Two sets of keys with fobs

• Original full-size spare wheel and tire

Ownership History

According to the Carfax, this Roadmaster Estate Wagon was purchased in Illinois on 25 October 1994. It remained in the original owner's care until 2010, when the car was passed down to his granddaughter. She moved the wagon to her home in Florida, with only 67,356 miles, and it remained with her until 2019 when the current owner purchased it with just under 80,000 miles.