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Buick ROADMASTER

47 registered in New Zealand · 1936–1996 · 85% from United States

The Buick ROADMASTER is a recognisable name on New Zealand roads, with 47 registered across model years 1936 to 1996. Most are petrol-powered saloons with a 5.7L engine.

Below you'll find a complete breakdown of fuel types, body styles, drivetrain options, regional distribution, and estimated running costs. Select a specific model year to see detailed specs, buyer insights, and variant-level data for that generation of the ROADMASTER.

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47 On NZ Roads
5.7L Engine

Fuel Types

Buick ROADMASTER fuel type breakdown: PETROL 100%.

PETROL 100%

Drivetrain

Engine Size

Buick ROADMASTER engine sizes: 5.7L 28%, 5.2L 9%, 5.3L 9%, 5.0L 6%, 0.0L 4%.

Imported From

Buick ROADMASTER imported from: United States 85%, Not Known 15%.

When They Arrived in NZ

When Buick ROADMASTER vehicles were first registered in New Zealand — showing import waves and buying trends.

Buick ROADMASTER NZ arrival timeline: 2016: 1, 2017: 3, 2019: 2, 2020: 1, 2022: 1.

Colours

BLACK 13 (28%)
WHITE 9 (19%)
RED 8 (17%)
BLUE 5 (11%)
GREEN 3 (6%)
YELLOW 3 (6%)
BROWN 1 (2%)
GOLD 1 (2%)

Colours shown are approximate representations of NZTA basic colour categories, not exact manufacturer paint codes.

Where They Are in NZ

Buick ROADMASTER regional distribution: AUCKLAND: 14, PALMERSTON NORTH: 4, NAPIER: 3, WAIPA: 2, NEW PLYMOUTH: 2.

Body Types

SALOON 55%
STATION WAGON 30%
CONVERTIBLE 13%
SPORTS CAR 2%

Similar Cars

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Holden Commodore 49,259
1978–2022 11.1 L/100km
2 Ford logo
Ford Falcon 33,206
1960–2020 11.5 L/100km
3 Toyota logo
Toyota Camry 30,957
1980–2026 7.3 L/100km
4 Toyota logo
Toyota Corolla 24,532
1956–2023 5.8 L/100km
5 Honda logo
Honda Accord 20,130
1978–2020 7.9 L/100km

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Buick ROADMASTER are there in New Zealand?

There are 47 Buick ROADMASTER vehicles registered in New Zealand as of March 2026, making up 0% of the total passenger fleet. Model years range from 1936 to 1996.

What body type is the Buick ROADMASTER?

The Buick ROADMASTER is primarily classified as a saloon in the NZTA fleet register. It is also available in other body configurations: station wagon, convertible, sports car. The most common fuel type is petrol.

Are Buick ROADMASTER cars imported or NZ-new?

85% of Buick ROADMASTER vehicles in New Zealand originated from United States. The majority arrived as used imports, which is typical for this model. Check the import status and origin country for the specific year you're considering on the individual year pages.

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