1931 Buick 90, not mine.

[Xander Wildeisen]

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1076005690452244/?ref=search

[alsancle]

He was clearly afraid of walking 10 feet over to his neighbors yard to get a side shot.   Do you remember the nice one for sale on the forum for a long time?  I think from Maine?  Identical.  But  a lot more money.  I think the expensive one was a better deal.

 

[Gearheadengineer]

2 minutes ago, alsancle said:

I think the expensive one was a better deal.

Agreed. 
 

This has been listed for a few months, original asking price was $12,500. It could be a cool car. But the amount of work required is daunting. I would expect there’s a ton of wood work involved. 
 

I am not an expert - how does one confirm it’s a 90 series (other than measuring the wheelbase)?

[Xander Wildeisen]

Asking price of $8,500 is not out of line. It is just what people are wanting for projects currently. Solid complete 30’s coupes are listed 12,000-16,000. Buy in price for project cars is getting expensive.

[Xander Wildeisen]

Would a model 90 have two tail lights? Looks like a big dent where the other one would be, maybe knocked off?

[JayG]

The firewall tag would say model 96S for sport coupe or just 96 for 5 passenger coupe and the engine water return tube would have 6 legs into the head.   Single tail light is fine.  My 96 only has one 

Edited October 30, 2023 by JayG
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[kar3516]

So many interesting cars to choose from on or near the east and west coasts…  Barn finds in TX OK KS tend to be basic sedans of modest origin