Marty Roth 2,223 Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 On 5/27/2020 at 11:44 PM, Elpad said: https://www.mackinacisland.org/lodging/grand-hotel/ That '56 Century convertible is one I'd love to have in our garage if a comparable Roadmaster were unavailable. We have visited the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island several times, and once reenacted the scene from the movie "Somewhere in Time" which was filmed there with Bud Jonas' 1910 Oakland. Our 1912 Oakland was at the dock in Mackinac City. Motor vehicles are not permitted on Michigan's Mackinac Island, a great place to visit. Thanks, Elpad, for a great memory. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Elpad 7,467 Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Funny, we got the same taste. A 56 any model ragtop will be my favorite. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
neil morse 1,456 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 Two great Kodachromes from The Old Motor today. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Roth 2,223 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 On 6/1/2020 at 9:06 PM, Elpad said: Funny, we got the same taste. A 56 any model ragtop will be my favorite. While the '55 is a striking and exceptional design,'the '56, at least in my opinion, is simplified, smoothed, more refined, elegant, and just plain cleaner in form. (This also applies to "Little Brother" Chevrolet.) 4 Link to post Share on other sites
MrEarl 8,782 Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 (edited) Leader of the Pack an interesting display of grills eh A re-created scene me thinks Edited June 11 by MrEarl (see edit history) 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Fr. Buick 506 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Took a lot to get that tire out of the trunk! Link to post Share on other sites
neil morse 1,456 Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 36 minutes ago, Fr. Buick said: Took a lot to get that tire out of the trunk! Haha -- indeed! Also, judging by how bald the spare looks, that guy is very likely going to have to go through the whole thing again pretty soon! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Roth 2,223 Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 11 hours ago, Fr. Buick said: Took a lot to get that tire out of the trunk! Yeah, but we travel loaded down also, as Mark Shaw can attest ! When we drive our old cars cross-country, knowing that a reasonable supply of parts, tools, and other assorted "junque" is along with us is reassuring. Link to post Share on other sites
91vert 2,456 Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 Nailhead engine testing 1960. Taken at GM's Flint Assembly. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
91vert 2,456 Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 Buick Reatta at the Reatta Craft Center in Lansing Michigan. A series of specialized work stations replaced the conventional assembly line. Sometime between 1988 & 1991. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
MrEarl 8,782 Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 (edited) Edited June 21 by MrEarl (see edit history) 5 Link to post Share on other sites
91vert 2,456 Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 I think I see 6 Buick's, how about you ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
old-tank 3,706 Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 2 hours ago, 91vert said: I think I see 6 Buick's, how about you ? I see lots of cars with the windows down...different times! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
91vert 2,456 Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 37 minutes ago, old-tank said: I see lots of cars with the windows down...different times! Now that you mention it, your right. Probably lots with the ignition not locked as well. The good old days. Link to post Share on other sites
KongaMan 1,224 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 I see lots of stains on the asphalt. Next time you complain about your old car marking its territory, remember that it's running like it was new. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
billbuickgs 483 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 4th row back on the right , 54 or 55 Corvette with the top down . Try doing that today , 10minutes and GONE !!!!! Bill Link to post Share on other sites
NC1968Riviera 1,414 Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 (edited) I recently added some period color slides to my personal archive. 1947 Buick Roadmaster. The slide is dated Dec. 9, 1979. Annotation: BUICK - 1949? ARGYLE & KENMORE; CHICAGO, IL. William J. Maddon, Flushing, N.Y. Here is a present day view of this same intersection and buildings 1956 Buick Century Riviera. Slide undated but front license plate appears to be '62' dated A very rusty 1958 Buick Century convertible with a pretty young lady in an orchard (maybe). Slide dated MAY66. Edited June 28 by NC1968Riviera (see edit history) 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Marty Roth 2,223 Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 29 minutes ago, NC1968Riviera said: I recently added some period color slides to my personal archive. 1955 Buick Century Riviera. Slide undated but front license plate appears to be '62' dated Thank you for the slides. The above Century Riviera is actually a 1956, not a 1955 Link to post Share on other sites
NC1968Riviera 1,414 Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 18 minutes ago, Marty Roth said: is actually a 1956, not a 1955 I knew this and I still typo'd it. Thanks for the correction. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
neil morse 1,456 Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 12 hours ago, MrEarl said: Paul Revere's house in Boston. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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