1932-1934 Buick 90 Series, a Restored Car or Original

Have a Good friend looking for a 32-34 90 Series Buick 4 Door..... any leads...

Does it have to be a 90 Series?

Typically the 50 Series drives and handles beautifully - "Like a Baby Carriage" - steers more easily, and is extremely comfortable.

Here is an example. I'm the 3rd owner of this Never-Rusted, Never-Rotted 193 Buick 34-57. I first saw the car in 1990 when a Buick Club and VMCCA member drove it on the pre-tour day of the 1990 Glidden Tour. I bought it from him in 1995 and toured with it through 2006. At that time, having already done a full mechanical restoration, it was decided to properly paint and upholster which turned into the balance of a full restoration. Since that time the Buick has been recognized with the maximum award at every showing within AACA from First Junior at Stowe (2011), to Senior at Bristol (2011), to Grand National First at Shelbyville (2012), to Senior Grand National (2013). The best part is that she has always been a fantastic driver and a real pleasure to take cross-country.

By the way, 1934 was the first year for Buick's Knee-Action which is "Independent Front Suspension" - a major improvement in comfort, handling, and especially in ease of driving. A long-time friend had me drive two of his Buicks, a '33 and a '34 before deciding what to consider buying. His advice was that driving the solid axle cars for several hours really put some ache into your shoulders and back, while the knee-action cars, properly set-up, would allow you to drive all day long and still feel like playing tennis afterward. I took his advice, drove his cars, and could really feel the difference. That is why I made the choice to look for the 1934.

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(the difference is that the 90 Series is considered by CCCA as a "Classic") where other models are not.

Amen to you, Marty, on just how nice the 50 and 60 series Buicks of this vintage are. And.....usually with measurably less out-of-cost than a 90 series. Certainly not all guys share the same criteria when it comes to selecting a new old car. But, if a person is looking for powerful driving fun in a good-looking car, the 50 and 60 series Buicks should certainly be considered. Best, John