Introduced in November 1931, Buick’s 1932 model line featured numerous redesigned elements, including hood “doors” that replaced the outgoing louvers, slightly raked windshields, and radiator grilles that tapered towards the bottom.

The cars also boasted new mechanical improvements such as adjustable shock absorbers and the Wizard Control function, which allowed freewheeling and no-clutch shifting between second and third gears.

In its second year of production, the top-of-the-line Series 90 now rode a longer 134-inch.

wheelbase, and was available in nine different coachwork styles, of which the 96C Convertible Coupe was surely one of the sportiest.

Series 90 cars were standard-equipped with wire wheels and dual sidemount spares, offering an elegant and refined character that challenged the supremacy of top-tier luxury marques like Cadillac and Packard.

When Phil Shafer drove a Buick-powered special to 11th place at the Indianapolis 500, it became clear that the company was as cap...