Guest Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/lake-elsinore-1933/7396218147.html 1933 mode 57 Buick Straight eight continental kit Artiritest rims all original Original plates serious person only nice car to keep it Pink slip tittle in hand First come first serve Clean title California title Car turns on and drives Javier (951) 254-1856 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Beer Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 I know people always say "That is a lot of red" but boy this amount of blue just seems off 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 14 minutes ago, Brooklyn Beer said: I know people always say "That is a lot of red" but boy this amount of blue just seems off Would the radiator shell and hood louvers have originally been plated? I know nothing about these cars, but the price seems good for a car like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Maybe it's just me but that seems like a nice opportunity for someone. Nice body style. Hard to believe that Buick was still using updraft carburetors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 I see the original owner is still in the back seat! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 A Google image search shows both painted and plated louvers but all show a plated grill. Agree with BB that's an awful lot of blue. Runs & drives, looks like a decent driver project for the $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnybaba Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 It looks like you could simply turn the intake manifold and around and mount a downdraft carb.... and it is a very good price for a unmolested driver ..... very fair price... nice 8 cylinder Buick.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucketofBolts Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 For the 1933 model Buicks hood louvers were optional for chrome plating. Blue was a color for Buick in 1933 and the advertisements offered blue which to me appears similar to the car for sale. However, if this "blue" was the correct shade I am unsure. The asking price is not high at all. An original "flying lady" mascot can go as much as $700. The parts for this vehicle if sold separably would well exceed $10,000. Appears to be a solid car. If it was a Model 80 with 130 inch wheelbase or a series 90 with 138 inch wheelbase then the car would be a Full Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnybaba Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 IT WAS A GOOD DEAL.... GONE.... SOLD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Wilkie Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 2 hours ago, JamesR said: Would the radiator shell and hood louvers have originally been plated? I know nothing about these cars, but the price seems good for a car like that. Buick didn't chrome plate the doors or shell.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Now that is what a great Blue combo on a 1933 looks like. Paul Ford's 1933 Victoria sedan at Brookfield Wisc. BCA meet 2017. Also it won Best of show and dealers choice award at our 2016 Mason/Dixon Show 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Plating the grill and changing the wheel color makes the blue much easier on the eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) Here is another view when the car was at our Mason/Dixon show. Cropped for the following years flyer. I just loved the quality of the work that was done. Mr Ford trailered this car from Pittsburgh area to the Harrisburg area for the show. The wheels are a cream color and would show up better with blackwall tires. Edited October 21, 2021 by dibarlaw spelling (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucketofBolts Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 1933 Buick hood louvers were able to be chromed for an extra fee. The Buick accessory pamphlet had this in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike6024 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Is that where the Honda Elsinore got it's name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ply33 Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 1 hour ago, mike6024 said: Is that where the Honda Elsinore got it's name? Apparently yes. From https://dirtbikemagazine.com/remember-the-honda-elsinore/: “They were given the Elsinore name because of the race that was immortalized in the 1971 film On Any Sunday.” From https://www.rideapart.com/news/245811/honda-trademarks-elsinore-what-does-it-mean/: “The name obviously traded on the famous Elsinore Grand Prix, the California desert race that attracted all the fast off-road riders in the 1960s, including Malcolm Smith and Steve McQueen. Using city streets as part of the race course certified Lake Elsinore with the status of legend when it was featured in Bruce Brown’s epic film On Any Sunday in 1971.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Yes Mike, I remember when the 250 Elsinore came out in '73. It was really groundbreaking in it's day and set an industry high water mark. A bit heavy by today's standards, but in it's heyday it was state of the art. A nice collector today if you can find one not beat to death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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