Guest John Chapman Posted February 16, 2001 Share Posted February 16, 2001 For my last tour in the Navy, I was stationed in Bahrain ( <A HREF="http://www.mapquest.com/cgi-bin/ia_find?link=school/worldatlas_index&uid=u4.8m4j7yec8ldwd:8a0rz0g07&atlas=bahrain" TARGET=_blank>http://www.mapquest.com/cgi-bin/ia_find?link=school/worldatlas_index&uid=u4.8m4j7yec8ldwd:8a0rz0g07&atlas=bahrain</A> ) for a year. During that time, I had the opportunity to visit the National Musemum. I'd remembered that they had a Buick, but I didn't have any details as to model, etc. I just found a link to a picture of the car on Webshots at:<BR> <A HREF="http://community.webshots.com/photo/4842964/4967364YhNlAucxwJ" TARGET=_blank>http://community.webshots.com/photo/4842964/4967364YhNlAucxwJ</A> <P>If I recall the story, the Buick was imported as part of the US participation in looking for oil in the late 20's/early 30's and delivered to the Amir (King) of Bahrain. The archives in the museum had an extensive history and many photos of the old Buick in it's life as a transport for royals. I also remember the Buick was restored at a rather exorbitant cost, and I think it was done in the US in the early 80's. Who can add some detail as to year/model?<P>Cheers,<BR>John<P>------------------<BR>John Chapman<BR>BCA 35894<BR>1965 Skylark Convertible (Some Assembly Required)<BR> jmchapman@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted February 16, 2001 Share Posted February 16, 2001 I think it is a 1932 Model 97 . It is definitely a 32,but I am not sure whether it is a 87 or a 97 . I am leaning toward the 97 ,as that was the biggest ,and the most luxurious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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