Vehicle Description
1912 proved to be a record year for the Buick, having built and
sold nearly 20,000 automobiles. This was nearly 7,000 more than the
1911 output and placed Buick second in US sales, behind Henry Fords
famous Model T. For the 1912 model year, Buick offered six models
with different sized engines, wheelbases and body styles. The most
popular of these was the Model 29. The Model 29 was offered as a
touring car. It was powered by the 201 cubic inch, four-cylinder
engine. Like all Buicks, the Model 29, featured the famous Valve In
Head design, which was Buicks own term for an overhead valve
engine. The robust engine was coupled to a three-speed, sliding
gear transmission, which was mounted on the 108 wheelbase chassis.
Approximately 6,000 Model 29 touring cars were sold in 1912 with a
base price of 1,180.00. Call us today with inquiries about this1912
Buick Touring. We are proud to offer this very original and well
cared for 1912 Buick Model 29 touring car. This car is being
offered for the first time in many years, having recently been
removed from a prominent New England collection of brass era cars.
This 1912 Buick Touring is an older cosmetic restoration of a very
correct and authentic car. Today, the restoration shows some
cosmetic signs of wear, but the car is in very good to excellent
overall condition. The body and fenders are all original. Careful
examination shows the wood inner structure to be mostly original
and extremely solid. The metal overlaying body panels are extremely
well preserved and straight. The doors hang on the body well and
open and close with proper fit and alignment. The body is really
solid and tight. The four fenders are extremely straight and are
just as smooth underneath as they are on the top. The hood and
radiator are also in very nice, original condition. The exterior
paint shows some overall signs of wear from years of enjoyment but
is very clean and presentable. It has the look and feels that
todays collectors of brass era cars appreciate. The car displays
well but it not too nice to use and enjoy. The black, diamond
tufted interior is in similar condition. It is clean and in very
good condition, but certainly has a nice mellow look to it that
matches the character of the rest of the car. The car retains its
original folding top assembly, which has just been recovered with a
new, black, Stay-fast canvas covering. 1912 Buick Touring Under The
Hood Under the hood, this car retains its original engine, clearly
stamped with the serial number of 3741. The engine is correct to
this vehicle and is fitted with a Bosch magneto ignition system.
The chassis is complete and correct. The areas that normally
exhibit wear on brass-era cars such as the steering components,
spring bushings, brake linkages, etc are nice and tight on this
105-year-old Buick. The 27 wood artillery wheels are in very good
condition and are fitted with oversize, 36x 4 Firestone NON SKID
tires. This car is equipped with all of its period trim to include
a pair of brass trimmed headlights with the appropriate
Prest-o-lite acetylene tank, a matching pair of brass trimmed side
lamps, a brass bulb horn, a folding, brass windshield and four
Buick-script hubcaps. This is a very correct and authentic Buick.
Unlike many brass era cars, this car has always been a good car and
is not assembled from parts or recreated from remains. Early Buicks
such as this example are extremely popular with collectors of brass
era cars as they have a reputation for being reliable and easy to
use tour cars. This 1912 Buick Model 29 touring car will be a
welcomed car at Horseless Carriage Club of America and other early
car tours. It will also proudly display itself within the walls of
any car collection or will be admired at the next car show. Check
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