Vehicle Description
Known as the "Silver Anniversary" cars, Buick's models for 1929
celebrated the foundational GM division's landmark 25th anniversary
in fine style. Featuring a wide array of open and closed body
styles across three model lines and 43 available color choices,
Buick's 1929 offerings were the first with handsome,
LaSalle-influenced styling from Harley Earl's legendary Art and
Colour Department at GM. While the shorter Model 116 line was
powered by a 239 cubic-inch 6-cylinder engine, Models 121 and 129
featured Buick's robust 310 cubic-inch 'six' delivering 91 rated
horsepower. Of course, both Buick sixes featured the GM division's
advanced "Valve-in-Head" architecture pioneered many years before
by engineer William L. Marr. Comprehensive mechanical updates
delivered a markedly improved driving experience and a wide array
of detail improvements - both stylistic and functional - bolstered
Buick's reputation for outstanding value and consequently, strong
sales. As Buick's image leader, Series 129 was offered in a range
of eight open and closed body styles with prices that began at
$1,550 and rose to $2,145. For Buick buyers seeking greater
exclusivity, Buick models were available with bodies produced by
Flint, Michigan's W.F. Stewart Co. Inc., which began as a carriage
maker in the 1880s and progressed to automotive body production for
such Detroit marques as Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dort, Flint,
Oakland, and Peerless, eventually specializing in work for Buick
through the 1920s until GM's purchase of Fisher Body greatly
reduced the company's business. Stewart-bodied Buick models were
obviously quite rare in period, not appearing in the usual lists of
models and body styles in reputable published sources. This
Stewart-bodied 1929 Buick Series 129 Model 55-X Phaeton is rarer
still, being based upon an "Export" chassis with right-hand drive
and understood to have been shipped new to South America. While
subsequent history is unknown at present, it benefits most
handsomely from a quality restoration resulting in 2014 AACA
National First Prize honors. While a few minor imperfections are
visible upon close inspection to the paint and the chrome finish on
the radiator shell, the vehicle's cosmetics were nonetheless fully
restored and finished to high quality standards. The interior
compartment is inviting, trimmed in Burgundy leather upholstery and
equipped with weather gear including very attractive removable side
curtains and a four-pane folding rear windshield evoking images of
the glamorous speedboats of the era. Other thoughtful amenities
include a handsome wood-rim steering wheel and courtesy lamps
mounted within the rear seatback. The 309 cubic-inch inline
6-cylinder "Valve-in-Head" engine is clean, nicely finished and
well detailed with proper components in place. Numerous features
and accessories include dual side mounted spares with polished
metal covers and chrome mirrors, cowl lamps, a chrome
passenger-side spotlight, wind wings, a rear trunk rack and
commodious luggage trunk. Complemented by a set of Cream wire
wheels with chrome rims, mounting period style White sidewall
tires, this unusual and handsome 1929 Buick Series 129 Phaeton by
Stewart is accompanied by an informative set of photos documenting
the restoration. Featuring wonderful LaSalle-influenced styling,
this unique and rare coach built 1929 Buick Series 129 Phaeton is
an excellent and unusual find that exemplifies Buick value and
excellence on every level. Offers welcome and trades considered For
additional details please view this listing directly on our website
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