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1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon
A one-owner final-year Roadmaster Estate with just 48,266 actual miles, original white paint and wood siding, a 5.7-liter LT1 V8 and rear-facing third-row seating.
Source review: September 25, 2026. ClassicCars explicitly states this vehicle has been sold. Recorded source
Waghoon data snapshot
Why this wagon stands out
A fast view of mileage, same-age use, market status and listing-backed curation signals.
This car1,600 mi/yearSame-age benchmark9,400 mi/year
Why it’s curatedThe facts that earned it a place on Waghoon.
EraClassic
Mileage contextLow Miles
HistoryProvenance
Additional verified evidence
Method: mileage pace is the listed odometer divided by model-year age. The comparison benchmark is average annual household-vehicle mileage for the same age band from the DOE/ORNL Transportation Energy Data Book, Table 9.9 ↗. Shown or TMU odometers are labeled and never treated as verified lifetime mileage.
Known-issue check
These are documented model/platform inspection points—not a claim that this vehicle has the problem. “Not stated” means the listing or history reviewed does not prove the item has been addressed.
| Documented model issue / inspection point | Evidence source | Evidence it was addressed on this car |
|---|---|---|
| LT1 OptiSpark distributor moisture/failure concerns are widely documented | Issue reference | Not stated in the listing/history reviewed |
| Transmission shift quality and tailgate operation are important Roadmaster checks | Issue reference | Not stated in the listing/history reviewed |
Before you buy
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