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1924 Buick Series 24 Tourer

United Kingdom • 25 Oct 2023

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1924 Canadian-built Buick, originally sold in the UK, is a five-seat tourer with a unique history, including service as a taxi. Having four owners from new, it features a wooden dashboard, Packard-style radiator, and four-wheel brakes. Recent work includes new wheels, stainless exhaust, and valve grind.

Condition

6

The car has been well-maintained and used, with some restoration work done in the past. It has had a few owners and some recent replacements. There is no mention of significant damage, but it is an older car with some wear and tear expected.

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[Transmission]

Transmission:

1102640

Chassis No:

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

MH1769

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description UK-supplied new; RHD; four owners from new; loads of history; rugged machine ideal for trials; recent new wheels; comes with Carcoon An interesting example, as its not the usual Australian or New Zealand import, this 1924 Canadian-built Buick (marketed in the UK as a McLauchlan Buick) is a 24-4-35 model indicating its year, number of cylinders and body style - in this case a five-seat tourer which was sold new in the UK.

The British-supplied cars had a wooden dashboard as opposed to a metal dash, the '24 cars having a Packard-style radiator, detachable head and four-wheel brakes.

It was first registered on 1st January 1924 with the Middlesex registration MH 1769 which remains transferable.

It was imported through NLR Easton Ltd, of Regent Street, London who were the main importers and its first owner was a Mr F Lawrey from Cornwall.

It served as a taxi for many years, a job for which the rugged Buick was ideally suited and was originally maroon in colour.

Its second ow...