My best guess is an early 50's Buick, but the guy that asked me wants as specific a year as possible and I just don't know enough to make that determination and unfortunately, this is the only picture available. Any guesses more accurate than mine would be appreciated.

Looks like a 1951 Buick Special or Roadmaster.

I was going to say '53.

Looks like there were some subtle variations in the curves of the body line and trim in all those years, 51-54.

I just did a generic google search for various post WW2 buicks and it appears that from 43-~57/58 they're all just variations on a theme and it's just a matter of nailing down the right variation. Which I'm not informed enough to do.

Looks like a 1953 Buick Super:



Probably would need front and rear view to be sure.

edit: 52 or 53

http://oldcarandtruckpictur.../buick1950-1959.html

yea, wiki
In 1952 Buick's mid-priced line resembled the Series 40 with three VentiPorts per fender and Sweepspear rocker panel trim. Super script appeared on the rear fenders aided identification. The Super was built with the larger C-body, however. The full flowing fenderline dipped deeper on this body and rear fenders had a rear crest line absent on the B-body Specials. A new deck lid gave a more squared off appearance. Like other Buick series it was a near copy year for 1952. Chromed rear fender fins gave distinction to 1952 Supers. Interiors were cloth except on convertibles and Estate wagons which were trimmed with leather. The Super used a different instrument panel than the Special. It was distinguished by a large center speedometer housing flanked by smaller gauge housings. Series identification was found within the steering wheel center. The Sedanet and the regular wheelbase sedan were cancelled. Sales fell to 135,332.

In 1953 Buick's middle priced line shared the Roadmaster's new V8 and, for this year the Roadmaster shared the Super and Special's 121.5 in (3,086 mm) wheelbase. The Super earned a horizontal trim bar on its rear fenders which distinguished it from the Series 70 Roadmasters. Otherwise its side trim bar on its rear fenders was identical although the Super was had only three VentiPorts on each front fender. Series identification was found on the deck emblem. Full wheelcovers were now standard. The vee in the bombsight ornament signified the V8 power under the hood. Interiors in most models were nylon and silky broadcloth. The convertible had power windows, seat and top as standard equipment. Dynaflow was now standard equipment. Air conditioning was a new option. A total of 190,514 Supers were sold.

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So the horizontal trim bar on the rear fender makes it a 53?

I just spoke with the guy that wanted the info and he said he was able to talk to one of the people there when the picture was taken and he was told the car was a 1953 Buick Super 8.

Yes, the tells are the trim, the headlights and the hubcaps.