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Ride of the Week: 1946 Buick Super 50
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Make and model: 1946 Buick Super 50
Owner(s): David Werner
Owner's hometown: Jackson, Mo.
Special features:
63,500 original miles, Straight eight Fire Ball engine, and has original interior.
My car's name: Bessie
How I fell in love with my ride:
Its fun to drive and turns a lot of heads.
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