1908 Model F

Have a look at this - incredible!!

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/buick/unspecified/1682822.html

That is Awesome ! I wish they gave some details about it, like if it is indeed all original as it looks. Or is it a very old restoration ?

Cool! Is the tank under the hood the gasoline tank?

Also, in case someone knows, I have always wondered about the Buick planetary transmission. Was it similar in operation to the Model T's? It looks like the pedals are, left to right, brake, low, reverse (different from T's low/high, reverse, brake). Was the Buick the same as the T in that "clutched" position was halfway in between low (all the way down) and high (all the way up) on the low pedal?

Cheers, Dave

That is Awesome ! I wish they gave some details about it, like if it is indeed all original as it looks. Or is it a very old restoration ?

Here's a bit more on it, may have had a repaint in its far distant past!

http://www.rmauctions.com/lots/lot.cfm?lot_id=1069957&utm_source=hemmings&utm_medium=listing&utm_content=textlink&utm_campaign=HF14

Now that is WAY COOL !!!!

These model F s keep turning up in unrestored condition. There may be some hope that I could some day have an early Brass Buick. IF I only had the price of what ever it brings!

There may be some hope that I could some day have an early Brass Buick. IF I only had the price of what ever it brings!

I only wish too.

Model F's are one of the best two cylinder tour cars....wheels look wrong on this particular car, but will still bring nice money....on my wish list!!

I agree the wheels look odd. As far as I can work out the standard tyre size is 30 x 3.5, the same as Ford T. There is another 'survivor' Model F here - http://www.hemmings.com/hcc/stories/2012/06/01/hmn_drivable_dreams1.html which also looks to have odd size wheels.

Note also the Buick has an adjustable steering column, hence the slot in the floor.

Dave

The low pedal engages a band to engage low gear. Pushing it in tightens the band and you begin to move adjusting spark and throttle on the wheel too.

Once you are moving you let the pedal out and you are in neutral, quickly without letting the engine race you move the high gear lever on the right side of car forward. This engages a cone clutch that engages high gear.

Reverse is the same as low, push in to engage the band

The second car is a bit odd. I'm no expert but I thought they added the hand brake in '09 and took the ratchet teeth of the brake pedal when they did and re-arranged the pedals also. The second car looks like an '08 with the hand brake added.

Our brass experts will have to chime in

Thanks Brian! So it is quite a bit different than the T.

Cheers Dave