The Roadmaster in that film is a 1949 model. *“Rain Man,” 1988, United Artists, Screenplay by Barry Morrow and Ronald Bass. This is NOT the car Raymond drove in the classic film. Buick made 2,964 of the Series 70 convertibles in 1950 this car is a Model 76C, selling new for $2,981, and weighing in at around 4,300 pounds–an astounding $0.69 a pound! Wouldn’t be so quick to dismiss her, Charlie, as we’ve seen these cars go well into the six-figures lately–no joke (nearly $35.00 a pound). Ten minutes to Wapner.”* The car, as you may recall, had a star role in the premise of the film-Charlie had been expecting to inherit a large part of his father’s estate but, instead, surprisingly, only got the Roadmaster. Charlie: When did you drive? Raymond: I drove slow on the driveway when my dad came to Walbrook. Visualize this scene: Dustin Hoffman (Raymond) and Tom Cruise (Charlie) in a white Buick Roadmaster convertible: “Raymond: I’m an excellent driver. There doesn’t appear to be a reserve or BIN price either. Currently bidding is at $16,300, WELL-PRICED shall we say? for this California-based sultry siren. (Pacific Standard Time and DON’T FORGET to wind your clock BACK Saturday night). Gotta hurry, though, this auction on eBay is expiring Monday at 10:00 a.m. This 1955 Buick Roadmaster is currently for sale on eBay.While British sports cars in the 1950s were aiming for the “size zero,” more angular and slender runway model type of vehicle designs, Buick was full steam ahead in quite the other direction: plus-sized, plush, sensuously round in all the right places with mouths full of perfect chrome teeth cars just wanting to quietly whisper “Dahling.” This 1950 Buick Series 70 Roadmaster convertible was the flagship of the Buick line, post-war elegance and decadence at its peak. This worked out over $400 cheaper than a similar specification 62 series Cadillac 2-door hardtop. 322 Nailhead V8īuick sold 28,071 Roadmaster 2-door Riviera Hardtops (model 76R) for the 1955 model year at a base price of $3,453. This was paired with the performance improved, Variable Pitch Dynaflow Drive automatic transmission. Rear viewġ955 saw horsepower up in the Roadmaster, increased to 236 with the 322 cubic inch Fireball V8. As were back-up lights, brake warning light, electric clock, windshield washer and custom wheel covers. Power brakes and power steering were also standard on the Roadmaster. Electronically controlled windows were also standard. There were double-depth rubber seat cushions and horizontal front seat adjustment. rear viewīuying a Roadmaster got you regal interiors with pastel-hued materials in five color choices. Also new for ’55 was the ‘Roadmaster’ script on the rear deck. There were four ventiports on the front fenders on all models except the Special which only had three. Changes to the rear for this year meant there were now clearly fins protruding – each housing the swept-back ‘tower’ taillights.
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