1930 Buick Model D - $18,000

[Leif in Calif]

Looks nice and it sure is a lot of car for Model A money. (more pics in ad)

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/d/santa-rosa-1930-buick-model/7686097837.html

Clean title, all paperwork is complete. Very clean. Everything works.

email:  fa789e5b6634339eb64219403fcd0cde@sale.craigslist.org

[28StutzCabriolet]

I like this car, but most Model A people want Model As for the club and support. Don't get me wrong - I would rather have this than a model A. This car is better than most. I even like the wood wheels. There seem to be lots of cars out there in this $18K  range. 

[Gearheadengineer]

I like it, but is there something going on with the seats? On my phone screen they look like modern replacements?

[AzBob]

I like it as well. Does look like modern seats though.

 

Anyone know what was a good cruising speed for these early Buick 8's?

[cjmarzoli]

It's not a model D.  Buick models were numbers like 30, 40. 50 , etc.   Looks like one of the mid wheelbase models.   Looks like a fairly well done restoration.  EXCEPT the front seats.  I think they are out of a early to mid 90's pontiac. Maybe a Grand Am?   In general i would say these cars cruise comfortably at 35-45.  They have very steep rear gears unfortunately like most cars of the era.  Seems priced well but I hope he has the original front seat.  Wheel rim should be hard black rubber not wood.  But it looks nice!

[58L-Y8]

I'll go out on a limb and identify this 1930 Buick as a Series 60 5-passenger coupe, Body Style 68, 331.4 ci ohv six-cylinder, 132" wheelbase, $1,740.  This model was succeeded by the 1931 Model 90, 344.5 ci ohv straight eights.  Other than the front seats, looks like a great Buick.

[AzBob]

Thanks for the info 58L and cjmarzoli.  I should have counted the spark plug wires or read the Craigslist ad. Indeed a 6 cyl. 35 to 45 mph sounds about right for the 6 cyl. with the steep rear gear ratios.

Edited November 11, 2023 by AzBob (see edit history)

[cjmarzoli]

1 hour ago, AzBob said:

Thanks for the info 58L and cjmarzoli.  I should have counted the spark plug wires or read the Craigslist ad. Indeed a 6 cyl. 35 to 45 mph sounds about right for the 6 cyl. with the steep rear gear ratios.

Easy mistake to make.  All 1931's were 8 cyl and looked identical to the 1930's except the dashboard.  Even the engine looks about the same at a quick glance.  I owned a '31 Eight and when i first looked at this one was thinking it was an Eight cyl til I remembered it was a '30.

[CarNucopia]

I think @58L-Y8 is right that it's a 68. It's definitely not a 40 series car. The difference between the 58 and the 68 is 8" in the wheel base and it's hard to tell without looking at it in profile. If it is a 68, it's a Full Classic®

 

My 1930 64C has the same drivetrain, which I have had up to about 60MPH. And while the repair manual shows a chart with RPM at 65MPH, the car really feels most comfortable at 35-40. It looks pretty complete, with the exception of the seats. The hood ornament is from a '31, IIRC.