Rare 1916 Buick D4 Express Truck

[BoonstraGirl]

1916 BUICK D4 EXPRESS TRUCK - $39,900

 

This vehicle is so rare it's probably the only one you'll ever see. The only other one we have ever heard rumor of is said to exist somewhere in the Western US. The truck is 99% original except for its paint. No metal rust, no wood rot - ever. It has never been "restored". It is mechanically excellent, and cosmetically very good. Its entire 102 year history is known, and documents of proof accompany the vehicle. Little has been done in all these years to alter the originality of this survivor. Even some "original 1916 dirt" is still on the frame. 

This Buick D4 truck was bought new by Schmeuser Buick in Hammond, Indiana in 1916 and it was put to work for several years in their service and parts department. It was probably retired to the back of their shop around 1930, where it remained until 1951 when it was facelifted to be rolled through the Hammond Centennial parade. It was finally purchased from Schmeuser Buick by its first private owner in Zeeland, Michigan sometime around 1965. 

 

We have had a custom replica bracket cast for remounting the spare tire on the left side as you see in the factory photo. It is ready to go and just needs to be installed. The engine was dismantled and rebuilt professionally. It's never been restored - just overcoated with paint in 1951.

 

The lights need some work to be made operational again, but otherwise everything about the truckfunctions well. This rare Buick D4 Express Truck will not disappoint.

 

The vehicle may be seen by appointment prior to purchase in Zeeland, Michigan. Please contact Maryvaneenenaam@gmail.com to arrange a viewing, make an offer, or to request any additional information.

[keiser31]

Cool truck!

[Marty Roth]

Very nice, and a significant piece of history.

[edinmass]

There is an identicle truck in Western Mass, original unrestored, runs and drives. They are very reare with about six or eight known of the three years they built them. Seems Buick car collectors like them more than the truck collectors. Neat truck.

[old car fan]

Love it,how about a price on,somewhere we can start at

[BoonstraGirl]

$39,900. A steal of a deal for this one of a kind beauty

[parrts]

I remember seeing it in Schmeuser's showroom on Hohman Avenue in Hammond. I wondered what became of it. Now we know.

Certainly an unusual piece of Buick history.

Hank Feinberg