DaveAspi Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 An update on my 1923-4-39. I found the rough idle and running issue- vacuum tank issue are now ironed out, and running smooth! That being said, on a whim, I decided to enter her in a local car show last weekend- The 2015 HB Concours d'Elegance, I entered her in the American Evolutionary Car Division and get this- she took 1st place! and, to top it all off, she was took the 2015 Peoples Choice Award for cars! Not bad for an unrestored 93 year old car! I brought the car to the show in pretty much in the exact condition I found her in- she had not been on the road since 1996. Just shows that people are beginning to REALLY appreciate unrestored cars in pretty original condition. Had crowds all day, started her up and drove her around too! So, this answers my question- To RESTORE? Or NOT RESTORE?I'm going to enjoy her in all of her 93 year old unrestored condition! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry W Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Bravo!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzBob Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Dave,Congrats on taking 1st place. I am with you. Enjoy her in all of her 93 year old unrestored condition! Car looks great by the way! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leif Holmberg Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Dave,really glad to hear you will keep the car in this wonderful original condition and congratulation too.Leif in Sweden 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveAspi Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 https://youtu.be/5U778ZR_bLM Here is a short video of me driving up for the award-Buick.MOV 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Congrats! My opinion is to keep it unrestored, do whatever mechanical work it needs to be safe and reliable, but keep the rest original. The car is very presentable as it is, and that 93 year old patina is something special.Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Congratulations Dave! This experience is what I refer to as "BUICK BLISS" ! What a Lovely family you have. Larry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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