1954 Buick Roadmaster Convertible (model 76C)

Before and After Photos

A 10-year, body off the frame, restoration back to original, performed by Dr. and Mrs. K.L. Laytin

Winner of the Best Post World War II Buick Award at the 2005 Buick National Meet in Batavia, NY

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Award History

 

  1. Best of Show - Yankee Chapter of The Buick Club of America (BCA) Buicks At The Beach – New London, Conn. June 7, 2003

  2. Best in Class - Tulley Buick Pontiac Show – Merrimack, NH June 8, 2003

  3. Dealer's Choice Award - Tulley Buick Pontiac Show – Merrimack, NH June 8, 2003

  4. Best in Class - Wachusett Old Car Club, Wachusett Mountain, MA August 3, 2003

  5. Best of Show - Wachusett Old Car Club, Wachusett Mountain, MA August 3, 2003

  6. People's Choice Award 1st Place - RI Radio Station B101's Cruise Night at the Plainridge Race Track in Plainville, MA August 30, 2003

  7. Best of Show 1st Place - RI Radio Station B101's Cruise Night at the Plainridge Race Track in Plainville, MA August 30, 2003

  8. Best in Class - Attleboro Lion's Club Car Show, Attleboro, MA One of five cars selected Best In Show. September 7, 2003

  9. Best in Show - Attleboro Lion's Club Car Show, Attleboro, MA One of five cars selected Best In Show. September 7, 2003

  10. Cover of BUICK BUGLE Magazine, February 2004, including article about the car.

  11. People’s Choice 1st Place in Show - Rock and Roll Ramble Heritage Museum and Gardens, Sandwich, MA June 6, 2004

  12. 2nd Place in Class - Hildene Antique Car Show, Manchester, Vermont June 14, 2004

  13. President’s Award - Bay State Antique Auto Club, And selection as one of the top 100 cars in New England Endicott Estate, Dedham, MA. August 11, 2004

  14. Class Winner (1st Place - 1950’s Convertibles) - All Wheels Nationals. Cruisin’ New England Magazine Show Barnstable Co. Fairgrounds, Falmouth, MA. August 28, 2004

  15. Invited Participant - Cruisin’ New England Magazine’s SuperWheels Showdown for the Top 100 cars in New England in 2004 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA October 2, 2004

  16. People’s Choice 1st Place - Rock and Roll Ramble Heritage Museum and Gardens, Sandwich, MA June 4, 2005

  17. Cover of Hemmings Classic Car Magazine July 2005, Volume 10, including an article on the restoration of this car, with photos taken during the restoration.

  18. Gold Senior Award (for scoring above 390 points in 400 point judging) Buick Club of American National Meet, Batavia, NY July 9, 2005

  19. Best Post-War Buick 1948-1960 - Jeff Brashares Award for the highest scoring post-war Buick 399 out of 400 points. Buick Club of America National Meet, Batavia, NY July 9, 2005

  20. First Place - Cruise Night Marksie’s Mighty Dogs and Ice Cream, Kingston, MA July 22, 2005

  21. Gold Award (BCA judging) - Northeast Regional Meet Jersey Shore Chapter, Buick Club of America, Brick, NJ July 30, 2005

  22. Top Dog - Best of Cruise Season - 2005 Marksie’s Mighty Dogs and Ice Cream And selection as one of the top 100 cars in New England Kingston, MA August 27, 2005

  23. First In Class - Yankee Chapter, Buick Club of America Vernon, Connecticut. August 28, 2005

  24. Third Place - Grand Invitational Concours D’Elegance Heritage Museums and Gardens Sandwich, MA September 18, 2005

  25. Invited Participant - Cruisin’ New England Magazine’s SuperWheels Showdown For the Top 100 cars in New England in 2005 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA October 1, 2005

  26. Cover of Hemmings Motor News Magazine  March, 2006

  27. Winner,  Post-War Open Class -  Newport Concours D’Elegance, Astor-Beechwood Mansion,  Newport Rhode Island.  May 27, 2006

  28. People’s Choice 2nd Place  -  Rock and Roll Ramble, Heritage Museum and Gardens, Sandwich, MA   July 29, 2006

  29. Best of Show  - Bristol County Street Rod Association Auto Show.   UMass Campus,  Dartmouth,  MA     August 13, 2006

  30. First in Class  - Yankee Chapter, Buick Club of America, Vernon, Connecticut. Regional Meet.  
    August 18-20, 2006

  31. First in Class - Newport Car Show at Portsmouth Abbey, Portsmouth, RI. June 12, 2007

  32. First in Class - Bristol County Street Rod Association Auto Show.   UMass Campus,  Dartmouth,  MA     August 12, 2007

  33. First in Class - Fall River Antique Auto Club,  Somerset, MA    August 19, 2007.

  34. First in Class - Newport Car Show at Portsmouth Abbey, Portsmouth, RI. June 21, 2010

  35. Favorite Buick- Hemmings Motor News'  Cruise-In Spectacular at Stratton Mountain, VT. July 17, 2010

  36. Best Buick Roadmaster- Hemmings New England Concours D'Elegance, Stratton Mountain, VT. July 18, 2010

  37. Best In Show- Hemmings New England Concours D'Elegance, Stratton Mountain, VT. July 18, 2010

 

 

 

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