Time Traveller Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 This is my 1934 Buick 50Series 56S Holden Bodied Coupe. I love it it has taken quite a few years to get it to this condition I live in Australia and hope you enjoy the Photos 13 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 A rare car - Norm Darwin's History of Holden says they built only 20 of these. I wonder how many survive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Traveller Posted March 22, 2021 Author Share Posted March 22, 2021 Hi from what I know only 19 Built in 1934 this is Body number 9 of 19 and currently the only know survivor of a 50 series in Australia There are 4 X 40 series coupes that I know of But only one restored but modified another Being Hot Roddered Just added another photo of a bit of Buick art 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Very nice! I have a 35 sedan and recently purchased an old photo from e-bay of 1935 Buick police cars showing their new fleet from Austraila.If you'd like I can make you a copy and mail it to you.Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937 Buick 66C Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Very nice coupe. Does this model have a rumble seat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray34 Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Hi time traveller, where are you in AUS ? I have a 34 5 window coupe, a conversion from a sedan I believe. Ray 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray34 Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 I am in inner Sydney area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Traveller Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 (edited) Hi Ray Forster NSW look me up on the Buick Register and give me a call I Think you are on the Register Kevin & Barb Jones 0417434624 Edited March 23, 2021 by Time Traveller Missed some information (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Traveller Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 Hi yes has a Rumble seat my granddaughter & Grandson love to ride in the back they tell me they feel like a Celebrity when I'm driving around with them in the back 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Traveller Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 11 hours ago, Time Traveller said: Hi Ray Forster NSW look me up on the Buick Register and give me a call I Think you are on the Register Kevin & Barb Jones 0417434624 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 On 3/22/2021 at 7:54 AM, Buick35 said: Very nice! I have a 35 sedan and recently purchased an old photo from e-bay of 1935 Buick police cars showing their new fleet from Austraila.If you'd like I can make you a copy and mail it to you.Greg Here you go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Traveller Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 That's a great photo 6 Wheel equipped and they look more like gangster than Police 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Greenwood Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 On 3/22/2021 at 5:16 PM, Time Traveller said: This is my 1934 Buick 50Series 56S Holden Bodied Coupe. I love it it has taken quite a few years to get it to this condition I live in Australia and hope you enjoy the Photos Yes this is my car now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Greenwood Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 On 3/22/2021 at 8:05 PM, nzcarnerd said: A rare car - Norm Darwin's History of Holden says they built only 20 of these. I wonder how many survive. This car is number 9 of 19 and the only known survivor car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 23 minutes ago, John Greenwood said: Yes this is my car now There are a few Series 50s in NZ - not very many left though as only 31 Model 57 sedans were imported plus one 56S coupe. As far as I know the coupe has survived although I have not heard of it for many years. Of course all of the Buicks sold new in NZ came from Flint, with factory Fisher bodies. Some models were locally assembled but all of the less common ones - coupes etc were imported built up. I have a 1934 Holden body 40 series sedan which was privately imported from Oz about 1946 and was bought by my grandparents soon after. I believe there may be as many as three of them here in NZ, plus the green roadster that was imported in recent years. Unfortunately my sedan is now probably beyond economical restoration. It is all there but needs a complete body rebuild. Do you know of the whereabouts of this 57 sedan? It is a McLaughlin and is on wire wheels. It was sold new in UK to an NZ family who toured Europe with it before importing it to NZ. This photo was taken in 1996 not long after it was restored. Even though he did a lot himself I recall him saying he spent over $60k on it - in the 1980s! The owner took it with him to the Gold Coast not long after. He was well on in years then and suffering from emphysema (the reason for his move to Oz) and is most likely no longer with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pont35cpe Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 39 minutes ago, John Greenwood said: Yes this is my car now I`ve often wondered, which peddle is the brake, and which is the clutch? Clutch far right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32buick67 Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 On 3/22/2021 at 5:16 PM, Ray34 said: Hi time traveller, where are you in AUS ? I have a 34 5 window coupe, a conversion from a sedan I believe. Ray Wibbly wobbly, love the color, drive it into the long-distant future, timey wimey for all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 16 hours ago, pont35cpe said: I`ve often wondered, which peddle is the brake, and which is the clutch? Clutch far right? In right hand drive cars clutch pedal on the left. Clutch-brake-accelerator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pont35cpe Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 34 minutes ago, 1939_Buick said: In right hand drive cars clutch pedal on the left. Clutch-brake-accelerator OK, so the accelerator is far right by the kick panel? I was thinking the pedals would be just the opposite layout of left-hand drive. Thank you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 16 hours ago, pont35cpe said: I was thinking the pedals would be just the opposite layout of left-hand drive. Not so for cars, but I recall more than once stabbing the rear brake on my BSA in an attempt to downshift (the opposite of my Kawasaki)... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 On 1/24/2022 at 7:22 PM, pont35cpe said: I`ve often wondered, which peddle is the brake, and which is the clutch? Clutch far right? Pedal arrangement for righthand drive cars is the same as for lefthand drive cars, as I recall- That was also the same even for my 1948 MG-TC, owned, restored, and rallyed back in the 1960s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 57 minutes ago, Marty Roth said: Pedal arrangement for righthand drive cars is the same as for lefthand drive cars, as I recall- That was also the same even for my 1948 MG-TC, owned, restored, and rallyed back in the 1960s The answer is yes, except that with many older models with restricted foot room the accelerator pedal is between the clutch and brake - as in my 1929 Studebaker - 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzcarnerd Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Marty Roth said: Pedal arrangement for righthand drive cars is the same as for lefthand drive cars, as I recall- That was also the same even for my 1948 MG-TC, owned, restored, and rallyed back in the 1960s We put a central pedal on the '26 Pontiac as well. Made it easier to set up, and that was what it had originally - but didn't have a door hinge in 1926. Last time out it broke an axle but that has been fixed now. Btw the original specs for the 1926 Pontiac list it has having a 4.18:1 rear end. My son was able to get a complete rear end from a Chevrolet to provide an axle for the Pontiac and while he had the Pontiac apart counted the rear end gears - which are 42:11 - 3.82:1, which means it may have had a Chev rear end fitted way way back in the day. It always looked as if it had never been apart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 hour ago, nzcarnerd said: The answer is yes, except that with many older models with restricted foot room the accelerator pedal is between the clutch and brake - as in my 1929 Studebaker - Our 1912 Oakland and 1915 Hudson have the same type configuration with the accelerator between the clutch and brake pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimy Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 43 minutes ago, Marty Roth said: Our 1912 Oakland and 1915 Hudson have the same type configuration with the accelerator between the clutch and brake pedals As do all RHD Pierces (thru 1920) equipped with footfeed (early ones had to make do with just a hand throttle lever) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Marty Roth said: Our 1912 Oakland and 1915 Hudson have the same type configuration with the accelerator between the clutch and brake pedals 1 hour ago, Grimy said: As do all RHD Pierces (thru 1920) equipped with footfeed (early ones had to make do with just a hand throttle lever) Sidenote - while noted RHD Pierce thru 1920, and our 1912 Oakland were Right-Hand Drive and had the accelerator (footfeed) between the clutch and brake, the so-equipped Hudson is Left-Hand Drive, and our 1914 Buick had now-conventional pedal arrangement, but the 3-speed transmission shifter was the "Outlaw" or Mirror-Image of the conventional pattern. It was some time before certain pattern became "Standard" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul White Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 On 1/25/2022 at 11:41 AM, John Greenwood said: This car is number 9 of 19 and the only known survivor car Hi John, congrats on your purchase. It is a lovely car that I have had the pleasure of seeing on a number of occasions. I think I even featured in some of the advertising photos when Ray had it up for sale! Do you live in Sydney? The Buick Club of NSW is always interested in having guest vehicles at its monthly meetings (3rd Thursday at 8.00pm) in Five Dock, let me know if you are interested. Cheers Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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