Sample Report
FEATURES
BUICK — SERIES 90 — EIGHT: The top of the line Series 90 Buick used a new 134″ wheelbase chassis and among its various models were two new body styles, the 4-door Club Sedan and 2-door Victoria Coupe. Standard on all Series 90 Buicks were wire wheels and dual side mounts.
| Model No. | Body Type & Seating | Price | Weight | Prod. Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series 80 | ||||
| 86 | 2-dr. Vic. Trav. Cpe.-5P | $1,540 | 4335 | 1800 |
| 87 | 4-dr. Sed.-5P | $1,570 | 4450 | 4089 |
| Series 90 | ||||
| 90 | 4-dr. Sed.-7P | $1,955 | 4695 | 1368 |
| 90L | 4-dr. Limo.-7P | $2,055 | 4810 | 164 |
| 91 | 2-dr. Clb. Sed.-5P | $1,820 | 4620 | 2237 |
| 95 | 4-dr. Spt. Phae.-7P | $1,675 | 4470 | 131 |
| 96 | 2-dr. Vic. Cpe.-5P | $1,785 | 4460 | 1460 |
| 96C | 2-dr. Conv. Cpe.-4P | $1,805 | 4460 | 289 |
| 96S | 2-dr. Ctry. Clb. Cpe.-4P | $1,740 | 4470 | 586 |
| 97 | 4-dr. Sed.-5P | $1,805 | 4565 | 1485 |
| 98 | 2-dr. Conv. Phae.-5P | $1,830 | 4550 | 268 |
ENGINES
ENGINE: [Series 50] Inline. Ohv. Eight. Cast iron block. B & S: 2-15/16 × 4-1/4. Disp.: 230.4 cu. in. C.R.: 4.75. Brake H.P.: 82.5 @ 3200 R.P.M. N.A.C.C. H.P.: 27.61. Main bearings: 5. Valve lifters: mechanical. Carb.: 2 barrel Marvel updraft TD-15 10 982. Torque: 200 lbs.-ft. @ 1600 R.P.M. [Series 60] Inline. Ohv. Eight. Cast iron block. B & S: 3-1/16 × 5. Disp.: 272.6 cu. in. C.R.: 4.63:1. Brake H.P.: 90 (high compression 96) @ 3000 R.P.M. N.A.C.C. H.P.: 30.02. Main bearings: 5. Valve lifters: mechanical. Carb.: 2 barrel Marvel updraft TD-25 10–1501. Torque: 200 lbs.-ft. @ 1600 R.P.M. [Series 80, 90] Inline. Ohv. Eight. Cast iron block. B & S: 3–5/16 × 5. Disp.: 344.8 cu. in. C.R.: 4.5. Brake H.P.: High compression 113, 104 Q 2800 R.P.M. N.A.C.C. H.P.: 35.12. Main bearings: 5. Valve lifters: mechanical. Carb.: 2 barrel Marvel updraft TD-3 10–1503. Torque: 250 lbs.-ft. @ 1400 R.P.M.CHASSIS FEATURES
CHASSIS: [Series 50] W.B.: 114 in. Frt/Rear Tread: 56-1/2 in. / 57 in. Tires: 18 × 5.50. [Series 60] W.B.: 118 in. Frt/Rear Tread: 56-3/4 in. / 58 in. Tires: 18 × 6.00. [Series 80] W.B.: 126 in. Tires: 18 × 7.00. [Series 90] W.B.: 134 in. Tires: 18 × 7.00.CONVENIENCE OPTIONS
OPTIONS: Heater. Clock. Chrome grille guard. Dual side mounts. Single bar bumpers. Tire locks. Tire covers. Cigarette lighter. Wheel trim rings. Trunk. Trunk rack. Vacuum windshield pump (Ser. 50 only, std on all others). 12 spoke wood wheel (Ser. 50, DeLuxe models).HISTORICAL FOOTNOTES
HISTORICAL: Introduced Nov. 14, 1931. A Buick powered racer entered and driven by Phil Shafer finished 11th in the Indy. Shafer also won an Elgin, III. race with the same car. Innovations: Adjustable shock absorbers, Wizard Control free wheeling and automatic clutch. Calendar year production: 41.522. Model year production: 55,086 (another 1,704 stripped chassis and cars for export were produced). The president of Buick was Irving J. Reuter. Buick discontinued the use of wooden spoke wheels at the end of the 1932 model year.CURRENT VALUE IN 6 CONDITIONS*
| 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2d Conv Cpe | $2,900 | $8,710 | $14,520 | $32,670 | $50,820 | $72,600 |
| 2d Phae | $3,000 | $9,000 | $15,000 | $33,750 | $52,500 | $75,000 |
| 2d RS Cpe | $1,970 | $5,900 | $9,840 | $22,140 | $34,440 | $49,200 |
| 2d Vic Cpe | $2,020 | $6,050 | $10,080 | $22,680 | $35,280 | $50,400 |
| 4d 5P Sed | $1,920 | $5,760 | $9,600 | $21,600 | $33,600 | $48,000 |
| 4d 7P Sed | $1,720 | $5,160 | $8,600 | $19,350 | $30,100 | $43,000 |
| 4d Clb Sed | $1,870 | $5,600 | $9,340 | $21,020 | $32,690 | $46,700 |
| 4d Limo | $1,920 | $5,760 | $9,600 | $21,600 | $33,600 | $48,000 |
| 4d Spt Phae | $2,950 | $8,860 | $14,760 | $33,210 | $51,660 | $73,800 |
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RECENT AUCTION PRICES REALIZED
| Model | Equipment | Price | Condition | Auction | Location | Auction Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series 50 4d Spt Phae | 1 of 69 | $50,000 | 2 | RM John E Morgan Museum Auction | Andreas PA | 4/12/2003 |