4.5L Buick Straight-6 powerplant with manual transmission
The Appeal
The roaring Twenties were the time when the motor car truly took hold across the world, and there were few countries more dedicated to them than the USA. A lot of the greats were now rolling out innovative vehicles, some surprisingly capable even by today's standards.
One such example was the Buick Model 48, an 'Opera' coupe that boasted luxurious trims, a top speed of 70mph and - crucially - the Buick Straight Six, an engine that managed to endure from 1914 all the way up until the beginning of the dirty thirties. These nifty cars were so capable that Buick was one of the cars of choice for the infamous Chicago mobsters during prohibition.
First registered in the UK in 1980, this car was originally based in the dry state of Arizona and was restored by an enthusiast around ten years ago - with the Fisher bodywork in excellent order and the car ready and waiting to hit the road as a petrol-powered time capsule.
The History and Paperwork
Built in 1927
In 1980 the car arrived in the UK
It was owned by its previous keeper for 33 years
In 2003, the car was fully restored - for which we have a photographic record
This included a full rebuild of the Buick 6-cylinder engine
In current ownership since 2013
The car indicates 209 miles, which is genuine post-restoration
MOT-exempt and last tested in 2014
Paperwork file includes:
V5c document
Artist's rendering
Photographic record for the car's restoration
2014 MOT certificate
The Condition
Impressive Fisher bodywork with black & Sigma Blue two-tone paintwork
The car was originally shipped in black & red and repainted in 2003
No signs of dents or dings
Paintwork is in good order, commensurate with the car's low post-restoration mileage
Some corrosion and wear to the brightwork and bumpers
Wooden-spoke 'artillery' wheels with colour-coded rims
Tyres look practically unused
Interior is in good condition with little to no signs of wear
Blue velour upholstery shows some light signs of wear
No clear signs of rips or tears
Dashboard in good order with fancifully vintage instruments in excellent order
Highly original throughout with no significant modifications
Wood-trimmed steering wheel and gearstick
Underneath, the car is in excellent order with good, clean metalwork
The Mechanics
4.5L Buick Straight-Six powerplant
Manual transmission
Engine stripped down and fully rebuilt in 2003
Capable of exceeding 70 mph according to 1927 media
We've no reports of any leaks, knocks, bangs or smoke
From what we've been informed, this car is in excellent mechanical order
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