Old ('23-'25?) Buick Serial Number

[Guest ClintGiberson]

Hi,

My family owns an old ranch in Summit County, Colorado and we are in the process of cleaning it up somewhat. We have various old cars/trucks that were long ago retired to various "junk" areas on the ranch. I'm trying to figure out manufacturer, model and year on some of the more interesting ones.

The first one I'm looking at I believe to be a Buick. Based on info from the Buick Heritage Alliance website concerning the location of the frame and serial numbers and the engine number, I'm convinced this one is 1923-1925.

The serial number on the frame (stamped on a plate attached to the chassis in back of the left front wheel) is 916420.

Any help anyone can provide would be much appreciated. I was hoping to find a "serial number decoder" of sorts online, but had no luck.

Thanks

Clint

[unimogjohn]

Clint, from the BCA judging manual.

Year Series (Model) Plant Code Serial Number Engine Number

1923

34-39 826497 890666

41,7,8,55 879623 900160

1924 4 cyl. 1060178 1090357

6 cyl. 1064325 1087630

[Guest ClintGiberson]

Thanks John, but I have to plead ignorance and admit I don't understand your reply.

[Mark Shaw]

Clint,

I expect that Dave Corbin will eventually see this and reply with more specific info....

Stay tuned...

[ROD W]

Clint

That frame/chassis number fits into the 1923 range.

4 cylinder 826497 - 1060178

6 cylinder 879623 - 1064325

916420 looks like about the middle of the 1923 range

but Dave Corbin will be able to tell you exactly

A plaque on the fire wall will tell you the model eg 6cylinder tourer model 23-45

Rod