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Howard Hughes' Buick Roadster At Auction


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This 1953 Buick Roadmaster was the personal car of aviation genius Howard Hughes, which he drove until his seclusion. It is customized with aircraft electrical systems, a bacteria filter for the air conditioner and a plug to jump-start Hughes' own planes. It was sold shortly after his death and kept in original condition. The car will be at the Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction in Scottsdale, January 25 - 30, and auctioned off at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction in March.