This gorgeous and rare 1931 Buick Series 90 Model 95 7-Passenger
Phaeton received a complete ground up restoration and was shown at
the 2002 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. This Phaeton is one of
only a handful extant and has been single-family owned for 30
years. Tasteful touring upgrades have been made to make for a
wonderful example that can be used for touring or concours
competition. This Buick presents beautifully and is a pleasure to
drive. She has been meticulously maintained and needs nothing to be
enjoyed. The Series 90 was the most formal and elegant Buick made.
With a wheelbase of 132 inches and a powerful straight 8 engine,
the Series 90 competed directly with Cadillacs. As a result, sales
were limited making these Classics very rare. Only 460 of the
Phaetons were produced in 1931 (392 domestic and 68 for export) and
only a handful are still known to exist. There is only one 1931
Series 90 Phaeton listed in the Classic Car Club of Ameria (CCCA)
directory. This Phaeton was completed on December 15th, 1930, and
is one of the very rare export models. While her earliest history
is unknown, by 1984, Mr. Stanely Cheruban of Simi Valley, CA
acquired this Phaeton and regularly toured her throughout the
Southwestern US establishing her as a reliable driver and tour car.
By 1994, Mr. Buzz Pitzen of Fullerton, CA acquired her to restore
her as a safe and reliable touring car and to drive her for
pleasure and to show. The complete frame-off restoration was a
two-year process that was completed in 1996. Mr. Pitzen provided
detailed written documentation of the Buicks gorgeous frame-off
restoration that will be provided to her next caretaker. Overall,
this restoration presents beautifully, and one would never guess
that it was restored 27 years ago. This is a testament to its
loving owners. The two-toned livery is stunning with its khaki
(Paint Code Centari N9684A) body complemented by scarlet fenders
(Paint Code Centari 8753AK). The paint is beautifully polished and
is in overall excellent condition today. Orange pinstriping is a
beautiful complement and is very tastefully applied. The tan canvas
convertible top, chrome top frame and oak top bows are all
beautifully restored and appear as new. The side curtains and irons
were fabricated matching the original patterns and show well along
with their accompanying carrying cases. The rear passenger
compartment has a beautifully restored dual windshield, making
touring in the rear seat a joy! The stainless-steel and chrome are
in excellent condition. She comes complete with a wonderful
selection of accessories, including dual side mounts with side
mirrors, a trunk rack and metal trunk, dual spotlights, dual
trumpet horns, Trippe Safety Lights and a radiator rock guard. The
six original wood artillery wheels were replaced with khaki painted
wire wheels which are khaki powder coated to match the body. The
six original artillery wheels are in excellent condition and can
also be used alternately. The trunk is well detailed and contains
two American parade flags which can be added to flag holders
located on each of the front fenders. The overall exterior is
simply stunning. The Buicks interior is beautifully restored with
tan leather seats complete with powdered coated springs and new
padding. The two jump seats are in as-new condition. The remaining
interior is well finished with matching tan vinyl and shows very
well. Included within the locked driver's door pocket is a complete
set of eight period tools, all beautifully restored. The brown
carpet is in very nice condition showing little wear. All of the
gauges are beautifully restored and re-painted as necessary
including the very rare Buick accessory 8-day clock. The interior
shows very well throughout and the attention to detail is apparent.
The engine compartment is beautifully detailed and shows very well.
The original engine was replaced with a rebuilt and correct 345 ci
straight 8 producing 104 hp. The Buick eight cylinder was an
advanced engine of the period and featured an oil temperature
regulator that cooled the oil at high speeds and warmed it in cold
weather. The engine runs beautifully and is painted in a beautiful
dark green engine enamel. During its rebuild, there were several
upgrades to the components to increase power and longevity of the
engine. The power is transferred through a 3-speed, technically
advanced, synchromesh transmission which operates smoothly and
quietly. A Borg-Warner RB10, 15verdrive has been installed which
raises the rear-end gear ratio to 3.63. The speedometer was
recalibrated for the use of the overdrive. A period AC oil filter
has also been added for the longevity of the engine. The radiator
was replaced with a high efficiency V cell. The chassis, suspension
and running gear are painted in crimson (Paint Code 4992AH) to
complement the scarlet fenders. This Buick comes complete with a
detailed account of the painstaking frame-off restoration process,
numerous added upgrades, wiring diagrams, a Borg-Warner Overdrive
manual and a 1931 Buick Specifications and Adjustments manual. For
more information and details, please call, text or email Chip
Henson at 1.602.509.4776 or
[email protected] . This Buick
is available for inspection at our Phoenix showroom. We are pleased
to offer FaceTime or WhatsApp live video inspections and we help
coordinate shipping worldwide. We also have financing partners if
you are interested in financing.
