m-mman Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Request from a friend, Unknown to me. Thinking that perhaps there are two trunks? The visible one (on rack?) seems like it would leave a big space and it doesn't seem like the body would curve to fill that space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Huston Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 About a 1930-31 Buick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41 Su8 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Close Coupled Sedan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Mark Huston said: About a 1930-31 Buick. 1931, it has the newer style radiator cap incorporating an 8 at the front. 34 minutes ago, 41 Su8 said: Close Coupled Sedan Looks to be the big Series 90 model. Buick called that style a five passenger coupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Similar car.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 (edited) The Buick Series 90 was the favorite of small town bankers and businessmen. It was the luxury car with the less pretentious image than would have been a Cadillac or Packard at the time. Signified one was successful but not showy or foolish flaunting one's money. Edited July 19, 2019 by 58L-Y8 meant "less pretentious" (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagefinds Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Well put. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 1930 Buick Model 68? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 6 hours ago, Grandpa said: 1930 Buick Model 68? There is something odd with that ad - the 1931 Series 60 was on a 118" wheelbase - the same chassis used by the 1930 Series 40. It was the big 90 that was on the 132" wheelbase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 I found one I had not seen before. Well worth a look. http://www.automotivetimelines.com/demo/1931 Buick Brochure/index.php#/0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 (edited) It is an Opera Coupe and I am thinking the large Buick 90 Series from 1931 (note someone already painted the lock rings on the wheels - perhaps did when a tire change due to chipped up rims) Also, this car sports a chrome wire mesh radiator stoneguard, 2 piece metal spare tire covers, windwings, and a metal luggage trunk., as well as optional wire wheels and sidemounted spare tires. Edited July 21, 2019 by John_Mereness (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 Interesting to compare the price/prestige structure between La Salle, Buick and the (base model) Cad. There was a difference between the Cad and the Buick (overhead valve in line vs. V type side valve) but I still have trouble understanding why someone would consider a LaSalle? Especially in the early 30s when they looked just like the Cad, but cheaper. And since this 5 passenger coupe seems to have a built in trunk, how much does this guy plan to carry in the accessory one? Guess he just wanted to have 'all the toys'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 On 7/22/2019 at 6:58 AM, John_Mereness said: It is an Opera Coupe and I am thinking the large Buick 90 Series from 1931 (note someone already painted the lock rings on the wheels - perhaps did when a tire change due to chipped up rims) Also, this car sports a chrome wire mesh radiator stoneguard, 2 piece metal spare tire covers, windwings, and a metal luggage trunk., as well as optional wire wheels and sidemounted spare tires. Buick called it a five passenger coupe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Mereness Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 On 7/23/2019 at 12:28 AM, m-mman said: And since this 5 passenger coupe seems to have a built in trunk, how much does this guy plan to carry in the accessory one? Guess he just wanted to have 'all the toys'. Yes, his dog was better than someone else's - a very 30's thing in cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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