1950 Buick Super - DSK 490

In trying to determine if this was a Roadmaster or a Super I read that the holes you see on the side of the bonnet are called VentiPorts. Apparently, the Roadmaster had four of these on each side whereas the Super only had three so without looking any further I was able to deduce it is indeed a Super.

What's that old saying about you learn something new every day?

Diane Putnam, Gerda, , and 2 other people have particularly liked this photo

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Indycaver (Norm) ^club

Great find and photo! True ... unless it's a silver Honda! :-) They stick those things on Hondas to make them look different!

11 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Indycaver (Norm) ^club

Just came across this Norm ...

www.autoblog.com/2013/09/01/angel-eye-headlamps-buick-ventiports-styling-video

11 years ago.

Indycaver (Norm) ^club has replied to autofantasia ^club

Interesting video!

11 years ago.

1971 Dodge Charger R… ^club

I hate to confuse things, but the Buick "Special" model also had 3 VentiPorts on each side.
They usaully have the model name (Roadmaster, Super, or Special) above the side trim on the front fenders, but that one seems to have the scripts removed.
I really like the Jetback body style, the color, and the tons of chrome on this one. Nicely captured !! : ]

11 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to 1971 Dodge Charger R… ^club

Thanks Ian for the info, I'd forgotten about the Special. Things would be so much simpler if folks would leave the damn badges on! ;)

11 years ago.

Diane Putnam ^club

That's a beauty!

10 years ago.

autofantasia ^club has replied to Diane Putnam ^club

Thanks for that Diane and for the fave too! :)

10 years ago.

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