Description
West coast classics are proud to present a stunning 1935 buick series 50 model 35-58 5 passenger two door "trunk back" 119" wheelbase victoria coupe with front vent windows & a rectangular door window, & an elongated 'd' shape sliding glass rear quarter window. Two individual front seats & a 3 passenger rear bench seat. Original msrp in 1935 of of $1, 160.
1 of buick's rarest models, only 1, 589 models built in '35, how many remain?
believed to be 29, 000 original miles
twin side mounts
new tires
fresh base coat paint
235 cid straight overhead valve eight cylinder engine
3-speed transmission
luggage rack
the 1935 buick series 50 victoria coupe (model 58) is a rare five-passenger luxury vehicle, with only 1, 589 units produced that year. Known for its spacious, closed-body design, it was a popular choice for touring due to its refined comfort and "rolling sculpture" art deco styling. key specifications:
engine: 230. 4 cu in (3. 8 l) ohv straight-8, producing approximately 8893 horsepower.
transmission: 3-speed synchromesh manual, providing smoother shifting than earlier models.
chassis: 119-inch wheelbase with innovative independent front suspension ("knee-action") for improved ride quality.
brakes: 12-inch mechanical drum brakes.
performance: Top speed of roughly 8085 mph.
design & features:
the "victoria" designation refers to its two-door, five-passenger configuration where the rear seat is positioned ahead of the rear axle for a smoother ride.
trunk style: While sedan bodies of this era gained "trunk-back" popularity, the victoria coupe typically featured a sloping rear or a rear-mounted luggage rack for external storage.
interior: High-quality materials like mohair velvet or plush fabrics, often accompanied by a wood-grain dashboard and specialized gauge layouts.
exterior: Distinguished by sweeping aerodynamic lines, a "thinner depth" chrome grille for 1935, and artillery-style or wire-spoked wheel
the 235 cubic-inch inline-8 had overhead valves, a cast-iron block, five main bearings, mechanical valve lifters, a marver carburetor, and deliv
