Look what just rolled into the shop today

[Matt Harwood]

The snow started falling, but that didn't stop this 1941 Limited Model 91 from making its way into our showroom. When I had the chance to grab another one of these, I leaped at it because I'm not interested in selling my limousine. On the other hand, if I had found this one first, I would have kept it instead. I love the two-tone black and silver (I'm thinking about painting mine silver on top) and it's in better condition overall. It shows 48,000 miles and I'm inclined to believe that's accurate--it just drives too well to be a high-mileage car. Also, the all-original interior is just gorgeous.

 

To me, the Model 91 six-passenger touring sedan is the best one to own, mostly because without a divider window or jump seats, the drivers' seat has a lot more adjustability. Whereas in my limo you feel like you're sitting way down in a hole and the wheel is inches from your chest, this one simply feels like a real car and everything is far more comfortable up front. And I continue to be shocked by how easy this mammoth car is to maneuver.

 

I'm going to try to do a photo shoot with both cars together, weather permitting. It's awesome having two of these rare birds in my shop at the same time. I think they're criminally under-rated and I know the Packard guys will argue, but I might just consider this the best-driving pre-war car you can own. The Buick engineers really hit it out of the park with the '41 Limited. After seeing the attention my car attracted at Allentown, I think if you're even remotely interested in a high-speed Full Classic tour car, you owe it to yourself to try a Limited on for size. I think you'll be smitten--everyone I know who has tried one has ended up owning one.

 

More details coming soon!

 

 

 

Edited December 8, 2016 by Matt Harwood (see edit history)

[Ben Bruce aka First Born]

ABSOLUTELY  BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

 

  Ben 

[kgreen]

That is an amazingly beautiful car!

[Dynaflash8]

No question these are the finest of the finest.  I had two of them way back from 1973-1981.  In an article I wrote for ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE that was published in 1971 I was able to show this car was more technically advanced and higher horsepower than any car produced in 1941.  It is true, with an optional aluminum head, the Packard 356 cid engine could achieve an equal standard 165 horsepower to the Buick Century, Roadmaster and Limited, but Cadillac could achieve only 150 horsepower with their V-8.  The wheelbase on this car is 139-inches, and Matt is correct that it steers virtually as if it has power steering.  That's amazing.  I drove my AACA Senior car from Baltimore to Ohio and back at highway speeds in 1978 or 1979 to an AACA National Meet.  My car was a Series 90 with jump seats and it was Silver French Gray over Lancaster Gray with a tan interior.  I'm 5-11 (or was then ) and the seats were comfortable.  I thought the jump seats gave the car more pizzaz.  The earlier 41 Limited I had was a Series 91 that I sold to a man in Wisconsin.  That car was light green over a darker green.  I'd have to go look up the colors. 

I can't think of a currently recognized CCCA Full Classic I would rather have.  But, their prices have sort of gone over what I consider to be my pay grade now.  I remain hopeful that one day soon, before I die, that the CCCA will see the light and recognize the 1941 Roadmaster as a Full Classic as it should be.  In looking at cars for sale, I find the Roadmaster harder to find anymore than the Limited.  I guess that may be because the Limited has been more roundly recognized as collectible since CCCA and AACA both accepted it as a Classic back in 1974.  I was the one who applied to both clubs for Classic status, and I won that one.

[39BuickEight]

I agree the car is gorgeous.  I know, profound statement there.

[Daves1940Buick56S]

Verrrry nice...

[Buicknutty]

I just have to join the chorus, it is a beautiful car. Having driven my '41 Roadmaster about 6,000 miles now, the driving and road manners are amazing for a car that age. In a way, I like the steering better than the either the '56 Roadmaster or the '69 Electra.

If my garage wasn't overflowing, and I had more money, I would seriously consider making you an offer on it, as I really love the Limited's.

Thanks for sharing the pictures.

Keith

[Buicknutty]

 Just after I posted, I had a thought that I have seen one like this before, owned by a gent named Al Weatherly who lived in Michigan. Haven't seen him for quite a few years. I wonder if it could be the same car.

Keith

[Pomeroy41144]

My father had a 1941 Buick Series 90 Limited Model 91 Six Passenger Touring Sedan for many years and my youngest brother bought one as well. 

 

We started out as a pre war Ford family with 1937 Ford, then to 53 Chevy, then my father bought his Model 91.  After that, our house was Buick Straight Eight morning, noon and night.  Buicks for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Had a lot of fun with our old Buick Limited and met great Buick people.  The 1941 Series 90 are great cars.  My brother bought one just like my dad's, except way, way nicer.  He drove me to my wedding in that car.  And my brother was generous enough to let me take the car to the Buick National Meet at South Bend a few years ago. 

 

When my dad and my brother went to Michigan to look at the Buick he eventually bought, the broker did not even know how to start the car.  My dad hopped in and pressed the pedal start and the Buick came to life.  That car is now part of our car family too. 

 

Although I am a pre war Ford guy, there is a Big Buick in my future. 

 

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Edited December 19, 2016 by Pomeroy41144 (see edit history)

[Dynaflash8]

On 12/13/2016 at 10:10 PM, Buicknutty said:

 Just after I posted, I had a thought that I have seen one like this before, owned by a gent named Al Weatherly who lived in Michigan. Haven't seen him for quite a few years. I wonder if it could be the same car.

Keith

It wasn't two tone gray instead of black and gray was it?  Bumper ends all around?

[Dynaflash8]

Matt: Do I see dark blue door panels in your car?  Or, is that the shading of the picture?  Earl

[Matt Harwood]

It appears to be two-tone tan and green, which would make sense, since this car was originally green. I believe most of the interior is original. These initial pictures were taken with my phone using its lousy flash, so the colors aren't very accurate. Once we have it in the studio (probably later today or tomorrow) I'll be able to produce better images. Here's a photo of the trim tag so you can see the original color combination: