Vehicle Description
As the foundational division of corporate giant General Motors,
Buick was positioned for continued success from 1931 onward with
powerful and sophisticated new eight-cylinder engines powering them
across the board. Ranging in displacement from 221 to 345 cubic
inches (upsized for 1932), Buick's all-new "eights" were
technically advanced and featured the marque's soon-to-be famed
"Valve in Head" architecture, rooted in the pioneering work of
David Buick's close early associate and engineering genius, Walter
L. Marr. Interestingly, Buick's new eight-cylinder engines were
unique to each series and shared no common parts, with the
exception of the upper-level Series 80 and 90. Buick performance
was strong by early-1930s standards, establishing a Buick hallmark
that continued through the 1990s. Decidedly upscale in character
while other marques withered in the face of the deepening Great
Depression of the early 1930s, Buick's diverse, all-eight-cylinder
range included four distinct model lines, giving buyers exceptional
choice. At the entry level, Series 50 was derived from Buick's
short-lived Marquette companion line of 1930, with a wide array of
eight open and closed body styles available on a versatile 114-inch
wheelbase chassis. The influence of Harley Earl's famed GM Styling
studios on Buick's models was abundantly clear by 1932, with the
elimination of dated steel sun visors and the addition of a unique
and attractively tapered new grille and windshields raked back 10
degrees for a sleeker look. Longer, more streamlined fenders
heightened the attractive presence of the 1932 Buick models. In
addition to Buick's renowned "eights," the marque's sophisticated
engineering included smooth-shifting synchromesh transmissions and
oil-temperature regulators that cooled motor oil at higher speeds
and warmed it in colder weather. Handsome wood-spoke wheels would
be eliminated at the end of model year 1932. While Buick production
did decline measurably for 1932 from 1931 levels in both calendar-
and model-year terms, the GM division remained in sound financial
health and benefited from the strength of its gigantic corporate
parent, General Motors. Very attractively presented throughout,
this Fisher-bodied 1932 Buick Model 57S 4-door Special Sedan
continues to benefit handsomely from a high-quality, well-detailed,
and properly maintained older restoration. Finished in a two-tone
beige and brown livery, it is an appealing example throughout. The
Model 57S Special Sedan had several key features that set it apart
from the rest of the Series 50 line. It introduced Buick's
so-called "Wizard Control" vacuum-operated clutch and Ride
Regulator adjustable ride control, along with chrome horns and
headlamps. Period correct features and accessories on this 57S
include wooden artillery wheels, chrome headlamps and tie bar, dual
chrome trumpet-style horns, and a rear-mounted spare. Trimmed in
Beige upholstery, the Buick's spacious passenger compartment
remains attractive, equipped with an optional heater and a striking
wood-veneer instrument panel with a diamond motif, housing an OEM
AC speedometer/odometer/trip odometer, ammeter, and fuel-level,
oil-pressure, and coolant-temperature gauges. Passenger amenities
include a correct, easy-care rubber floor mat up front, wool
carpeting in the rear, and roll-down privacy blinds to the
rear-quarter windows and rear window. Residing within the tidy
engine compartment is Buick's renowned Valve-In-Head eight-cylinder
engine, displacing 234.5 cubic inches and factory-rated at 82.5 BHP
at 3,200 RPM. While 9,766 examples of the Model 57S were produced,
few remain today, with fewer still in such fine overall condition.
Utterly charming, it offers an affordable entry into the wonderful
world of pre-war motoring, with plenty of room for friends and
family to share in the experience. Offers welcome and trades
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