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#267013 - 10/07/05 08:14 PM
Re: The Buick Owner's "Bookshelf"
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MrEarl
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Registered: 07/14/03
Posts: 3534
Loc: NE Georgia
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Thanks Roberta 
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Lamar in Athens, Georgia
BCA- 39474, 1959 BDBCA-0021, AACA-228846  1954 BUICK "The Beautiful Buy"1954 Roadmaster 76R, 2 DR HT - DoraB, (Irene,gone down under) 1954 Roadmaster 72R 4 DR - Buttercup, Dakota, Blue Belle, Virginia, Marietta, "High Society" (thank you Paul Meyer) 1954 Century 66R 2 DR HT- "54Muscle" w/3 speed stick(thank you Jim Schilf & Norm Kortus), Mary Jane Verkauft bis ein, wer 54 Buicks in Deutschland liebt, dankt Freund 1954 Special 41D 4 DR Deluxe Sedan 3 speed- Sugar Magnolia
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#267014 - 10/07/05 11:02 PM
Re: The Buick Owner's "Bookshelf"
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Dave@Moon
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Registered: 12/14/99
Posts: 7381
Loc: Fairfield (Cincinnati), OH
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Thanks Roberta. I was hoping this thread would've taken off better than it did. Making it a sticky should help a lot.
One series of books I can't believe that I forgot to include originally is from a publisher that went defunct in the 1980's. Bookman Publishing (through Motorbooks International) published a series of small books that reproduced period literature with a slant towards technical data and authentic illustration. The "Source Book" series was only available briefly, not more that 3-5 years (in some cases 1), and are highly sought after and collected today. Depending on rarity they can go for between $20 and $200, and sometimes more.
I saved up a bunch of these over the years. I just sold a duplicate I had of the Jaguar XKE book to an Italian buyer for $62, and it's not even one of the rare ones. Don't ask me for my Z-28 book still in the protective wrapping! 
The only Buick book in the series that I have is Big Buicks A Source Book, R. Perry Zavitz ed. Unfortunately this book covers a huge range for this series, 1936-1973 in just 144 pages. It's one of the least informative of the series, but is still a good one to have if only for enjoyment sake. Their are also Buick Gran Sports A Source Book & Riviera A Classic Source Book published in the series, but I've yet to see one in 20 years of collecting the series. If they're comparable to the GTO/442/Mustang/etc. books I have (and I'm sure they are) they'd be invaluable, especially to people who collect similar models accross model years.
The same publisher in 1985 (again briefly) published Muscle Buicks, by Thomas Bonsall. This was part of small "Muscle" series that covered most American muscle cars. Part introduction/part literature reproduction, this 96 pager is more an entertaining read than a technical guide.
Finally, for diecast model & literature fans, there's A Guide to Buick Diecast and Collectibles by Joey O'Connor. This is almost exclusively a (single) photo guide to different kinds of Buick collectibles. For someone new to the hobby it'd be useful to present the range of material available out there, but there's virtually no text and no values ascribed to the illustrations. Also it's heavily slanted to 1980's and later material (i.e. the oldest 1/24th scale model illustrated is from 1983, and the oldest item in the book is the brochure from 1970).
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#267021 - 10/20/05 01:00 PM
Re: The Buick Owner's "Bookshelf"
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HurstGN
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Registered: 03/05/03
Posts: 198
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
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When it comes to 1982 Grand Nationals, I've got a collection of material that resulted from 15+ years of research. And all that time yielded very little, but I have it. If you have a need for any specifics on the 82 GN, just ask. I may have the answer.
I know, there's so few left around that prolly nobody will have any interest, but I figured I'd offer since I know an 82 was recently offered for sale on the board.
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#267022 - 10/25/05 04:41 PM
Re: The Buick Owner's "Bookshelf"
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70 Electra
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Registered: 12/15/00
Posts: 1008
Loc: SE Michigan
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Some picks I didn't see listed yet:
1)There is an obscure book called "The Good Old Days at The Buick" or something like that. I think the author is Lynn Reuter, or something similar (don't have the book handy). This is a great book of personal recollections from Buick employees....from General Managers to foundry workers. Many interesting stories from all eras.
2)How about Don Bent's new book on the history of the Buick site in Flint? It's available from the Sloan Museum.
3)Larry Gustin's book on Billy Durant. Has good info on the early days of Buick and its part in the formation of GM.
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#267025 - 01/07/06 09:58 PM
Buick-1903 to 1973
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MrEarl
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Registered: 07/14/03
Posts: 3534
Loc: NE Georgia
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Santa brought me this neat little book of photographs, advertising and sales brochures from 1903 to 1973. Copyright by Highland Enterprises 1974
Edited by MrEarl (01/07/06 10:03 PM)
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Lamar in Athens, Georgia
BCA- 39474, 1959 BDBCA-0021, AACA-228846 1954 BUICK "The Beautiful Buy"1954 Roadmaster 76R, 2 DR HT - DoraB, (Irene,gone down under) 1954 Roadmaster 72R 4 DR - Buttercup, Dakota, Blue Belle, Virginia, Marietta, "High Society" (thank you Paul Meyer) 1954 Century 66R 2 DR HT- "54Muscle" w/3 speed stick(thank you Jim Schilf & Norm Kortus), Mary Jane Verkauft bis ein, wer 54 Buicks in Deutschland liebt, dankt Freund 1954 Special 41D 4 DR Deluxe Sedan 3 speed- Sugar Magnolia
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#267026 - 01/27/06 09:20 AM
Re: The Buick Owner's "Bookshelf"
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Barney Eaton
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Registered: 11/12/99
Posts: 4560
Loc: Georgetown TX USA
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I don't know when they started but Buick had several "instruction" manuals for sales people. These were three ring binders, they contain lots of information, some of which is wrong, but at least it keeps us on our toes.
What I have for the 1988-1991 years is..........
* Product Manual
* Selling Manual
* Press Information
* Ad Planner
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#267027 - 03/04/06 07:30 AM
Re: The Buick Owner's "Bookshelf"
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MrEarl
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Registered: 07/14/03
Posts: 3534
Loc: NE Georgia
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On ebay now, thought someone else may be able to afford these
Buick Performance Engines
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Lamar in Athens, Georgia
BCA- 39474, 1959 BDBCA-0021, AACA-228846 1954 BUICK "The Beautiful Buy"1954 Roadmaster 76R, 2 DR HT - DoraB, (Irene,gone down under) 1954 Roadmaster 72R 4 DR - Buttercup, Dakota, Blue Belle, Virginia, Marietta, "High Society" (thank you Paul Meyer) 1954 Century 66R 2 DR HT- "54Muscle" w/3 speed stick(thank you Jim Schilf & Norm Kortus), Mary Jane Verkauft bis ein, wer 54 Buicks in Deutschland liebt, dankt Freund 1954 Special 41D 4 DR Deluxe Sedan 3 speed- Sugar Magnolia
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I've got 29 from that series, the highest numbered volume I have is #41. After #33 they stopped listing the rest of the books inside, so I don't know how many they eventually made. 
