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£164,476

1931 Buick Series 90 Sport Roadster

United States • 8 Oct 2021 • Lot Lot 280

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AI Listing Summary

This 1931 Buick Series 90 Sport Roadster, one of 824 built, boasts a comprehensive restoration from the early 1990s. Formerly part of the Marvin Tamaroff Buick collection, it features a black exterior with a red underbody and a red leather interior. The car is equipped with dual sidemount spares, dual driving and cowl lamps, and frosted wind wings.

Condition

8

While the car was comprehensively restored in the early 1990s and has been cared for in a respected Buick collection, the listing mentions that the car was sold in 2007 and re-acquired in 2016, suggesting some period of different ownership and potential use. The car retains a national first-prize CCCA badge, indicating a high state of presentation. However, without a recent inspection report, a rating of 'Excellent' seems appropriate.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

2584845

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

823-731

RHD/LHD:

LHD

In 1931 Buick made an important shift from its long-running six-cylinder engine, replacing it with three all-new straight-eight-cylinder engines.

The new straight-eights incorporated such innovations as oil temperature regulators and the thermostatically controlled radiator shutters, like those found on Duesenbergs and Packards.

Displacing 345 cubic inches, the largest of these motors was equipped in two brand new model lines: the Series 80 and 90, the latter of which rode on the lineup’s longest wheelbase, at 132 inches.

The flagship Series 90 was available in eight different body styles.

Closed cars offered a luxurious interior trimmed with mohair fabric and full floor carpeting, while open cars were upholstered in leather.

The introduction of the 1931 Series 90 marked the beginning of a decade-long rivalry between Buick and Cadillac for high-end luxury sales.

Unsurprisingly, the Series 90 is one of the few Buicks accorded Full Classic status by the Classic Car Club of America....