RivNut Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 11 minutes ago, old-tank said: ...and chrome!! ...and white side walls. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) Wonder if person taking first pic is a guy. Edited March 2, 2017 by MrEarl Remove comment that might be offensive to some (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBRMD Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) 8 minutes ago, JZRIV said: Edited March 2, 2017 by SBRMD (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBRMD Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Three Sportwagons in one picture! Rare! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 NAME THAT MOVIE 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retirednow Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 "Where the Buicks are"? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 ? close but no teddy bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) 50 Shades of Buick. Edited March 3, 2017 by avgwarhawk (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RivNut Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 3 hours ago, MrEarl said: NAME THAT MOVIE Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim65 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Note the pic with no foriegners, but note the Brit in Cuba , Morris minor convertible , very collectible now. thanks again , one of the best threads on this forum , keep em cumin . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 6 hours ago, RivNut said: Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo" Right you are! With my favorite actor of all time and another Buick A true American heroe http://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/a-wonderful-life-jimmy-stewart-actor-and-b-24-bomber-pilot/ and Jimmy with the B-24 Liberator powered by Pratt & Whitney Wasp engines built by Buick! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beemon Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 2 hours ago, Pilgrim65 said: one of the best threads on this forum , keep em cumin . I think we're in the wrong thread.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Beemon said: I think we're in the wrong thread.... OK, Ben - please direct him to the Sonomatic thread! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, MrEarl said: Right you are! With my favorite actor of all time and another Buick A true American heroe http://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/a-wonderful-life-jimmy-stewart-actor-and-b-24-bomber-pilot/ and Jimmy with the B-24 Liberator powered by Pratt & Whitney Wasp engines built by Buick! Jimmy who? I only have eyes for Kim Novak. She's been on my radar since the movie Picnic was filmed in my old stomping grounds in central Kansas. The Kansas town in Picnic was Salison, a combination of Salina And Hutchinson. The swimming scenes were filmed in Sterling, and the Neewollah (Halloween backwards) event was filmed in Halstead and Harvey County Park. Watch Kim Novak and William Holden dance on the pier. Pretty sensual. ? Edited March 4, 2017 by RivNut (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim65 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Jimmy Stewart , my dads favourite actor , class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim65 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Silly me , just rexamined Cuba photo , before someone corrected me. Although what appeared at first to be a small red convertible , which I thought was a Morris minor , it is in fact a lovely American 40s convertible , even more collectible and I know which I'd prefer. Cheers pilgrim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 32 minutes ago, kgreen said: What is going on in this one? Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreen Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 1 hour ago, First Born said: What is going on in this one? Ben I'm guessing the Mackinac Bridge?? Really stretching on this guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreen Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Crime scene? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 What's going on in this one? Looks like one '54 parked next to another. A good case-study of the differences between the big-series and the smaller in the shape of the trunk area and position of the reverse lights. The reviews of the day found the bigger cars to be a bit bloated looking, but on the hard-top as seen here, I love the look. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 On 3/2/2017 at 11:25 AM, JZRIV said: Wonder if person taking first pic is a guy. Just imagine who the photographer was. Probably the same type of husband who would take a picture like this. Loading groceries, changing tires; picking the right wife is important. Bernie 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, kgreen said: I'm guessing the Mackinac Bridge?? Really stretching on this guess. Good guess. I found the same picture with comments about "beach supervisors" but can't get my tablet to go to the original link or I'd post it. Started in 1954 and finished in 1957. Edited March 4, 2017 by RivNut (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RivNut Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 8 hours ago, kgreen said: I'm guessing the Mackinac Bridge?? Really stretching on this guess. Good guess. I found the same picture with comments about "beach supervisors" but can't get Mt tablet to go to the original link or I'd post it. Started in 1954 and finished in 1957. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 1 hour ago, WQ59B said: Here's the story that goes with the picture, Buick took a modified Invicta to Daytona International Speedway in January 1960 for a high-speed endurance run. The two-door hardtop was essentially stock, except for a 200-gallon pressure fuel tank in place of the rear seat. However, turning laps in the neighborhood of 130 mph made fuel consumption a problem with the big tank. The solution was to set up another Invicta as a mobile gas station to feed the test car on the run through a boom inspired by the method used to refuel military jets on long missions. Seven drivers, led by NASCAR great Glenn "Fireball" Roberts, drove 10,000 miles in less than 5,000 minutes, averaging 120.186 mph for the run. Unfortunately, the 1957 Automobile Manufacturers' Association agreement to not publicize performance denied Buick the opportunity to brag. The only publicity the run received came from Tom McCahill inMechanix Illustrated. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WQ59B Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 (edited) ^ There is a 2-part youtube film of the event --an outstanding watch IMO; just loved it: that unmuffled 401 thundering around & around-- and they show a very small blue cylindrical tank in the trunk. Each refueling on the run was 15 gallons (took 6 seconds), and refuels occurred every 30 mins (about 4 MPG by the math). However, it looks like they were feeding the same under-trunk tank if they were going thru the license plate area. An in-depth engineering look at this car and the prep & engineering work would be fascinating- I wonder what became of the test car? EDIT :: ANY fan of Buick Motor Division should do themselves a real favor and watch the 1960 Buick Daytona test : Edited March 5, 2017 by WQ59B (see edit history) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kgreen Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Williams Buick GMC of Charlotte, NC is the oldest Buick dealer in the Carolinas and has proudly served customers for 75 years. Today, we are the premier Buick GMC dealer in the Charlotte metro area. Read below to learn more about our company history! Mr. Lee Folger founded the company on October 1, 1937. He was awarded an exclusive Buick franchise for the city of Charlotte, and the General Motors Holding Corporation was the co-investor. The total amount in captial paid was $30,000. On August 19, 1938, the Pontiac franchise was was added so Lee A. Folger, Inc. became the exclusive Buick-Pontiac dealer in the Charlotte, NC area. On this date, the dealership was moved from the 500 block of South Tryon Street to 318 West Fifth Street, the location of the former Pontiac dealer. On August 16, 1939, Lee A. Folger, Inc. bought out General Motors Holding Corporation's stake in the company and cancelled the Pontiac franchise at the same time, making the company an exclusive Buick dealer once more. On June 1, 1941, the company moved to 900 South Tryon Street in a new building constructed specifically for its use. On January 16, 1960, Mr. Lee A. Folger passed away and on March 14, 1960, Mr. Spencer A. Folger was approved as the dealer by Buick Motor Division.http://www.williamsbuickgmc.com/ On September 1, 1970, the company moved to a new facility at 5701 East Independence Boulevard in Charlotte, NC. On April 11, 1992, Mr. Spencer A. Folger passed away and on November 12, 1992, C.E. Williams, Jr. was approved as the Dealer Principal by Buick Motor Division. Subsequently, C.E. Williams III was appointed Vice President and General Manager, and D. Glenn Moore was appointed as Secretary-Treasurer. On May 30, 1993, Clarence E. Williams passed away. Mr. Williams had served Folger's since June 1, 1939 as a stockholder and Secretary-Treasurer. In December 1998, Folger Automotive expanded by purchasing the only other Buick franchise in Charlotte. The facility was located at 400 Tyvola Road in Charlotte, NC. In 2006, the Folger Automotive Group bought the building and property at 7725 South Blvd. in Charlotte. After General Motors restructured financially, the Folger Automotive Group was given the GMC franchise along with existing Buick one, and these franchises temporarily relocated to the current Folger Kia location, 7725 South Blvd. in 2010. In September, 2012, the name of the Buick GMC dealership was changed to Williams Buick GMC and opened a brand new facility at 8201 South Blvd. Ward Williams is the owner of Williams Buick GMC and Folger Automotive Group. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) Pic circa 1910. Dorrance Kansas. And that's a Yale Motorcycle Edited March 6, 2017 by JZRIV (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 6 hours ago, kgreen said: Williams Buick GMC of Charlotte, NC is the oldest Buick dealer in the Carolinas and has proudly served customers for 75 years. Today, we are the premier Buick GMC dealer in the Charlotte metro area. Read below to learn more about our company history! Mr. Lee Folger founded the company on October 1, 1937. He was awarded an exclusive Buick franchise for the city of Charlotte, and the General Motors Holding Corporation was the co-investor. The total amount in captial paid was $30,000. On August 19, 1938, the Pontiac franchise was was added so Lee A. Folger, Inc. became the exclusive Buick-Pontiac dealer in the Charlotte, NC area. On this date, the dealership was moved from the 500 block of South Tryon Street to 318 West Fifth Street, the location of the former Pontiac dealer. On August 16, 1939, Lee A. Folger, Inc. bought out General Motors Holding Corporation's stake in the company and cancelled the Pontiac franchise at the same time, making the company an exclusive Buick dealer once more. On June 1, 1941, the company moved to 900 South Tryon Street in a new building constructed specifically for its use. On January 16, 1960, Mr. Lee A. Folger passed away and on March 14, 1960, Mr. Spencer A. Folger was approved as the dealer by Buick Motor Division.http://www.williamsbuickgmc.com/ On September 1, 1970, the company moved to a new facility at 5701 East Independence Boulevard in Charlotte, NC. On April 11, 1992, Mr. Spencer A. Folger passed away and on November 12, 1992, C.E. Williams, Jr. was approved as the Dealer Principal by Buick Motor Division. Subsequently, C.E. Williams III was appointed Vice President and General Manager, and D. Glenn Moore was appointed as Secretary-Treasurer. On May 30, 1993, Clarence E. Williams passed away. Mr. Williams had served Folger's since June 1, 1939 as a stockholder and Secretary-Treasurer. In December 1998, Folger Automotive expanded by purchasing the only other Buick franchise in Charlotte. The facility was located at 400 Tyvola Road in Charlotte, NC. In 2006, the Folger Automotive Group bought the building and property at 7725 South Blvd. in Charlotte. After General Motors restructured financially, the Folger Automotive Group was given the GMC franchise along with existing Buick one, and these franchises temporarily relocated to the current Folger Kia location, 7725 South Blvd. in 2010. In September, 2012, the name of the Buick GMC dealership was changed to Williams Buick GMC and opened a brand new facility at 8201 South Blvd. Ward Williams is the owner of Williams Buick GMC and Folger Automotive Group. Great post Ken, thanks for sharing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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38Buick 80C Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) 13 hours ago, kgreen said: In December 1998, Folger Automotive expanded by purchasing the only other Buick franchise in Charlotte. The facility was located at 400 Tyvola Road in Charlotte, NC. Interesting side note, the other Buick dealer that was purchased...the selling family are current BCA members... Edited March 6, 2017 by 38Buick 80C (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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