Can anyone help me ID the 1920's Buick in my family photo?

[Guest salbano]

I often wondered were my dad got his dedication to Buicks (1956 Special, 1959 Electra, 1965 Electra, 1972 LeSabre, then a couple of Regals) but after getting my hands on this family photo, I guess it was genetic. Can anyone help me ID the year and model? Thanks!

[Brian_Heil]

The hood with the sharp edge at the beltline and the radiator with the center point pointing downward started in 1924, so it is at least a 1924 or newer. Prior to '24 it was a rounded hood and a 'square' radiator opening.

The fender bead and the headlamps will be the other clues for someone better than me at this to get you the exact year.

[Terry Wiegand]

I'd put some serious money on a 1924. It looks like a four door Sedan. It is NOT a Standard or Master because that did not come into being until 1925. The radiator shell definitely points to a 1924 model. What else would you like to know? The length of the hood looks like a six cylinder model also.

Terry Wiegand

A Much Warmer Doo Dah

[michaelod]

The license plate is dated 1927 and there is damage to the front driver side fender so we can probably determine it is not a brand new car which would place it prior to that year. Based on what has been previously pointed out, I would have to agree that 1924 seems to be a reasonable number.

Thanks,

[ROD W]

Yes 1924 Four cylinder Model 24-33 Coupe, The crank/starter handle is below the radiator. I can only see two windows on the passenger side and the rear window curves at the back. Roof line looks too short for a sedan, they didn,t have a coach in 1924. Looks like a four passenger coupe with a trunk to me. 1925 didn,t have the beading/moulding around the radiator shell. 1925 Fisher bodies had a one piece windshield and a nickel radiator shell.

Edited December 12, 2013 by ROD W (see edit history)

[dibarlaw]

Gee.

I didn't even get to check my books before you fellas had it solved. I concur with Rod. It is a 1924 model 33, 4 passenger coupe. 5,479 produced.

There has been a radiator for this model on e-bay for many months.

[Terry Wiegand]

I must admit to you guys that my face is red over this one. I called it as a sedan and it's not. I made this posting from the computer class that I attend on Thursday afternoons. The monitor is quite a bit smaller than ours at home and I could not see the detail real well. OH Well! That'll teach me to shut up right quick. As I said earlier though, there was no Standard or Master models in 1924. The hood looks like it has 18 louvers and my '22 Model 48 has 24 so I think you guys nailed it right . The other coupe model in '24 was the 48 and there was a lot of commonality through the years on these models. Live and Learn - Die and Forget it All!

Terry Wiegand

Doo Dah America

[Brian_Heil]

For an extra 5 points: What does Ma have in the jug? Remember, this picture was taken in 1927, right in the heart of Prohibition here in the U.S..

[Dandy Dave]

Bath Tub Gin??? Dandy Dave!