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1954 Buick Roadmaster Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 16, 2026.

$79,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $72,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1954
Make and model
Buick Roadmaster
Generation
Roadmaster (1936 to 1996)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
7A3028031
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 80 comparable sales, 146% over its top.

Middle half of sales$8,313 to $29,250
Median$14,065
Sales behind it80Likely

From 80 sales of the Buick Roadmaster (1936 to 1996) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,313 and $29,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
455-Powered 1954 Buick Roadmaster ConvertibleBring a Trailer, June 4, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 4, 2025$60,000
1953 Buick Roadmaster Model 76C ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 26, 2026MecumSept. 26, 2026$50,000
1953 Buick Roadmaster CoupeMecum, May 14, 2026MecumMay 14, 2026$31,000
1953 Buick Roadmaster Riviera HardtopBring a Trailer, March 21, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 21, 2026$27,500
1955 Buick Roadmaster HardtopMecum, Jan. 10, 2025MecumJan. 10, 2025$35,000
1956 Buick Roadmaster SedanBring a Trailer, May 27, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 27, 2026$5,600
One-Family-Owned 1957 Buick Roadmaster 70 ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Dec. 6, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 6, 2024$27,750
1957 Buick Roadmaster 75 Riviera 2-Door Hardtop CoupeBring a Trailer, Nov. 26, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 26, 2024$42,000