With the right modifications and the right mindset, you can turn just about anything into an off-roading beast. Such is the case with this Buick Roadmaster Estate rendering, which reimagines the people-mover as a full-blown arctic explorer.
Coming to us from automotive designer Abimelec Arellano, also known as Abimelec Design (@abimelecdesign), this rendering is based on a 1991 Buick Roadster Estate wagon, which the designer has now transformed into the “Arcticmaster.” Let’s start with the stance, which is dominated by positively massive balloon-style snow tires that sit in the corners with purpose and tons of presence. The tires are mounted on a set of Rotiform BKK wheels, which look absolutely minuscule compared to the extra-large rubber.
To house the plus-sized running gear, this Buick Roadmaster wagon is also equipped with equally massive fender flares, which round out the corners in body-colored paint that matches the lower trim and upper pillars to bookend the wood side paneling. And of course, the suspension was lifted significantly to help it all fit.
Up front, we see a bash bar that juts out from the front bumper, with a pair of yellow KC Lights to illuminate the way forward. Skid plates are installed to protect the greasy bits from ice chunks, and there’s a set of rock sliders in the flanks. Up top, we spot a tool box and a spare tire mounted way back towards the rear hatch.
As for what we can’t see, the designer states that this Buick Roadmaster is powered by a new 6.2L LS3 V8 engine, which makes sense given this cold-weather monster likely needs some serious underhood firepower to get it moving with all that extra gear. Previously equipped by models like the Chevy Camaro and Chevy Corvette, output from the LS3 is rated around 430 horsepower and 424 pound-feet of torque, but with the right bits and pieces, it can make much, much more.
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Thank you for the temporary blindness.
There is not enough clearance gap to turn wheels according without conflict with wheelhouse
Build a new one.
Not this thing, just the original. All-wheel-drive, Wildcat styling, electric variant if you must, seating for seven.
I may be the only one who will actually *buy* one; mere details, really.
lekneb, I don’t think that you would be the only one who would buy one, speaking for myself. But I don’t think anything like this is even being considered. (Once again, GM would have a potential vehicle to set its Buick line apart from everyone else, but they don’t bother with it.)
Haha. Although this rendering has the huge wheels, wheel flares and it’s a wagon, this reminded me of a test car Buick used (Park Ave) in 1984 when testing the all new PA. I recently watched the video on that car while they were running all over Australia and Germany. It was a gray mule PA with a push bar and huge lights on the front.
Reminds me of my 1980 AMC Eagle…..
if there was a lifted off-road station wagon available, I would love to have one. Personally I dont like big SUV’s or sedans, hatchbacks and wagons are the way to go for a 4-door vehicle. If I dont need 4 doors and mostly driving alone, I would rather have a RWD coupe.
Love the mud flaps.
Would love to see a future full size all wheel drive Buick wagon. Currently have a 2018 Buick Regal TourX and it is one of the best cars I have ever owned. When / IF I ever have to replace it that would be at the top of my list. Bring back the “long roof”!
My old stock awd twin turbo 6 speed manual push button airbag 3” suspension lift audi allroad wagon was a fun luxury performer both on and off road. Not very reliable, expensive parts and a pita to work on though.
A bit crazy but has merit. I owned a 84 Caprice classic wagon that I used in my construction business. It also hauled 6 grand children + me and my wife on occasion. It paid for itself a hundred time over and created much joking. Having a Buick like the one depicted would be a blast including obnoxious comments and jokes.
Not to shabby. A few years back, Volvo took an XC-90 and put Unimog style axles (portal) under it. It was awesome looking. The magazine took it for a joy ride. They LOVED it. Never saw the light of day, as a sellable unit. Too bad. We could use something along those lines today. What with GM trucks getting both, more expensive AND, more ugly by the year, we need something similar now. And at a price point that is not like, buying a new house! GM has a parts bin like no other! Also, make two versions…Electric AND Ice. Make everybody happy.