Guest imported_MrEarl Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Just had a friend (from across the big pond) email me this. I think he knew more than he let on but was just trying to test ol' MrEarl.Lamar,What do you think about the attached image? 54, 55, 56? Hard to say, I'm notsure.Here was my reply...Either this caught you without your thinking cap on or you're testing ol' MrEarl. It can't be a 54 as there were no 54 4-door hardtops. It can't be a 55 because the curved door panel and door handle location says Super/Roadmaster and only the Century/Special came as 4 door Rivieras in 55. It is either a 56 Super or Roadmaster and given upholstery and numbers produced I'd bet Super. Let me see the front vent window and I'll confirm. Shame on you for testing ol' MrEarl. ; )Can anyone else narrow it down from what is shown?Thought this would be fun to run as a thread for awhile. Post a picture of a Buick or an area on the body of a Buick and see who can identify it first. Would be a good way to learn our Buicks. So, aybody else want to play Name That Buick <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Hmmmm...this is a good challenge. I don't think it is a Roadmaster or Super, because it doesn't have the additional step up at the beltline, that the '55 and '56 big series cars have. So, my guess is '55 or '56 Special or Century. Can't narrow it down more than that--can anyone else?Pete Phillips, BCA #7338 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Okay, since you suggested it, here's another one: What year is this Buick? Maybe we should start a new feature in the Buick Bugle: "Identify that Buick" from a photo of a very small part of it.Pete Phillips, BCA #7338 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkbuick75 Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 body lines suggest small body 61-62 Special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Hers one...... What year is this from ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Okay, since you suggested it, here's another one: What year is this Buick? Maybe we should start a new feature in the Buick Bugle: "Identify that Buick" from a photo of a very small part of it.Pete Phillips, BCA #7338 </div></div>1961 Special, diff "ventiports" than 62 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Bill,How about a 1950 Buick. They share clocks with the '49; but the real clue was looking at your list of cars under your signature. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK RACER Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just had a friend (from across the big pond) email me this. I think he knew more than he let on but was just trying to test ol' MrEarl.Lamar,What do you think about the attached image? 54, 55, 56? Hard to say, I'm notsure.Here was my reply...Either this caught you without your thinking cap on or you're testing ol' MrEarl. It can't be a 54 as there were no 54 4-door hardtops. It can't be a 55 because the curved door panel and door handle location says Super/Roadmaster and only the Century/Special came as 4 door Rivieras in 55. It is either a 56 Super or Roadmaster and given upholstery and numbers produced I'd bet Super. Let me see the front vent window and I'll confirm. Shame on you for testing ol' MrEarl. ; )Can anyone else narrow it down from what is shown?Thought this would be fun to run as a thread for awhile. Post a picture of a Buick or an area on the body of a Buick and see who can identify it first. Would be a good way to learn our Buicks. So, aybody else want to play Name That Buick <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> </div></div>It's a '56 for sure, either Roadmonster or Super, with plastic seat covers from Sears or JC Whitney!Look at Budd's '56 site HERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Lamar, It can <span style="font-style: italic">only</span> be a '55-'56 B Body Buick; Special or Century. Here's detail of one (1955) coming off the line.TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest norb Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Heres an easy one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Isn't that dash from a '41 Special? C'mon y'all, the nerfball game's over, the Power Puff Girls have gone home.Let's get serious...identify the year in this attachment.TGOkay, okay, I'm wrong, but they didn't change the dashes from the holdover prewar cars till the intro of the new '50 Specials, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest norb Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 You are way off. norb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_MrEarl Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hmmmm...this is a good challenge. I don't think it is a Roadmaster or Super, because it doesn't have the additional step up at the beltline, that the '55 and '56 big series cars have. So, my guess is '55 or '56 Special or Century. Can't narrow it down more than that--can anyone else?Pete Phillips, BCA #7338 </div></div>I could have sworn it had that "step" you're describing when I first looked at it and replied.But looking closer maybe not. If not then it could be a 55 or 56 Century/Special. What say ye Budd, with the young eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_buick5563 Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 He's six years off, not because I know but you and Bill have the year on the upper part of the attachment photo. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />I do think this would be a cool feature for the Bugle, Pete.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_buick5563 Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Actually, Pete's pic does too. You might want to check the names of your files before posting. I'm actually terrible at this game so the only way I can play is with a cheat sheet anyway. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I thought the little blip of sweepspear chrome was a dead giveaway to a 55 Century, but the 55 and 56 Century AND the 56 Special all had open wheel welts. It's down to the interior if anyone can make it out under that slipcover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 5563,Technically, I'm no more than <span style="font-style: italic">three</span> years off, unless you can document '43, '44' & '45 Buicks. It's going to take the Spring thaw before the above B body can be ID'ed, so can we move on? Lest we forget that Buick made cars for a long time, what's this? For the second time. TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_MrEarl Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Not that it is of any meaning here but... do 1956 Super and Roadmaster 4 door Rivieras have the key hole in the push button of the handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 I think it is a 1932 model 56S or 66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 LamarIn spite of what the picture address says:http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/8686/56superpq5.jpgit is not a 56 super. It is a 55 or 56 Special or Century 4dr hardtop. The large series have the key hole in the door handle button not on the door; the rear door latch plate on the car is what is found on the small series.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_buick5563 Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I still prefer cheating. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />MikeOh, and TG. It says 47 on Norbs title. That would be 6 years. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 32 Victoria coupe?JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I agree with Joe and John on the black car with the wire wheels: 1932 or '31 Victoria coupe.Keith is correct on my tan front fender photo with the oval "mouseholes": 1961 Special; '62s are different.This is fun!Pete Phillips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Guy Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Pete The 31 had a 2 piece bumper,and the 32 had the bumper shown. The picture is too washed out to show the "B" on the hubcaps, but it almost looks like the rounded "B" from the 31, so it is really tough to tell. Ireally don't think it a victoria coupe as they had larger rear quarter windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Thriller Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I agree with Joe and John on the black car with the wire wheels: 1932 or '31 Victoria coupe.Keith is correct on my tan front fender photo with the oval "mouseholes": 1961 Special; '62s are different.This is fun!Pete Phillips </div></div>Of course, it looks to be the same colour as the car you had in Rochester, so that helps to...the '62s are kind of a rounded rectangle with vertical ribs. I'd noticed the file name too, but too many had already responded for it to make an impact.This may be fun, but not only does it hurt my brain, it is well beyond me. I think I'm too much of a generalist in terms of the years of cars I have to be enough of an expert to pick out a photo like this. Those dash shots all remind me of my '52, without getting into too much detail...the big chrome speaker grill in the middle is the most prominent feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Okay, another clue, to totally confuse you. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />5663...6 <span style="font-style: italic">calendar</span> years, not production (3 model) years.(I just can't let some things go!) <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffin Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Must be 1931 Viktoria. Should have dualrear lights. probably early -31 6 culinder model!???Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Go Sverige!It's a 1931 Model 86 Victoria Coupe...Don't ask me why it has '32 bumpers.It was a Gulf Oil Company car, painted orange & blue many years ago.Came out of Georgia, and was for sale a month ago. $7,000. Firm.It's really complete, just needs <span style="font-style: italic">everything!</span>TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Brink Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 A '56 I believe. Super/Roadmaster door is different so would have to be a Century/Special. Let us know when the correct answer is known.Best I can do, Gene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Okay Mr Earl, here's one from across the other big pond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 Stuart,You know we're pretty insulated from the iron available Down Under. Is it even GM? If so, than Vauxhall or Holden come to (my enfeebled) mind. The backlight <span style="font-style: italic">completely</span> throws me off, but the side rear window kinda (?) looks like '40-'48 Chevy. But the swoopy tail looks like Mopar...Throw us a crumb!TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_MrEarl Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Okay Mr Earl, here's one from across the other big pond. </div></div>OK, let's set some ground rules. Since the name of the game is NAME THAT BUICK. I would think it would need to be a Buick to be played here <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />. Now do I need to stoke up my grill and get ready to cook some crow. In other words is that a Buick? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_MrEarl Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A '56 I believe. Super/Roadmaster door is different so would have to be a Century/Special. Let us know when the correct answer is known.Best I can do, Gene </div></div>Gene, I've got an appointment with the eye doctor tomorrow. I could have sworn there was a curve in the door about 8 inches right of the door handle. But then I receive confirmation that if it were a 56 Super/Roadmaster the key locks would be in the door handles vs in the dor skin as is VERY evident. So yea we are down to 56-56 Special/Century. My gut feeling is 56 Century. Hopefully someone will discover some other discernable feature that will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Hope you like crow Mr Earl!!!Australian 2 door sloper bodied Buick which ran 1936/37 and 38.Popular with travelling salesmen, rear seat folded flat to give a large storage area.Hopefully this link will work. http://www.buickcarclub.org.au/startset.htm and you will be a full bottle on Aussie slopers. You have to go to PHOTO GALLERY, then Uniquely Australian Buicks and then GM Holden ( Australia ) Buick All Enclosed Coupes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_MrEarl Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Oh yea Stuart, I just put a little Tobasco on it and it tastes just like Emu. And I tried finding it on the site you linked to but got to the first picture and drooled all over the keyboard so gotta stop and clean up. Jeeez I gotta get down there someday!!!Oh and by the way Tom, do you like white or dark meat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Here's an easy one! Clue: non original wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 64 Electra? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I hope it's a '65 Wildcat, 'cause I'd lose <span style="font-style: italic">my</span> emu (dark meat, thank you) all over this keyboard if somebody put <span style="font-style: italic">those</span> wheels on an Electra 225!Stuart, you gave it away too quickly, we're s'posed to agonize a wee bit longer over these things! TGThere goes dinner...a '65 Electra! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 try this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 2002 Rendezvous with stick on ventiports:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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