Vehicle Description
1929 Buick Series 116 29-27 Sedan
1929 models were affectionately known as the 'Silver Anniversary'
cars, celebrating 25 years of Buick automotive production. This was
the year that Buick vehicles wore all-new styling by Harley Earl
and his Art and Colour department. Earl's talent had originally
been applied to the new Lasalle line in 1927, positioned between
Cadillac and Buick. The 1929 Buick model lineup included the 116,
121, and 129, (representing wheelbase measurements). All three came
equipped with six-cylinder engines, the Series 116 had a 239.1
cubic-inch displacement.
For consignment, a barn find version of the 116 inch wheelbase
Buick 116 29-27 4 door sedan. This car has some exterior paint and
surface rust issues, some rotting of the interior drivers side
floors and the interior, although unique in its wide ribbed
corduroy, will need a restoration. The car does not run, so overall
it will require some TLC.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Exterior
Yellow paint adorns most of the body panels and shows with some
chip offs and areas where there is surface rust under this paint.
Earlier bodywork near the rockers is showing some bubbling. The
roof is rotted canvas and otherwise is steel construction and
painted black. Also the fenders and running boards are a
contrasting black. Chromed trimmings include the radiator surround,
headlight bezels, a triple horizontal bar front bumper and split
rear bumper and mirrors and door handles are on for dress up. This
chrome is in good condition save for the door handles which are
pitted and have beginnings of rusting. The glass is in good
condition, and the window frames are painted in yellow which gives
an interesting look to the exterior. Running boards are the true
sense of the word as they are wood. These are faded and have some
water damage but are not rotted. On the back, a single round tail
light and a spare tire between the bumpers is noted. 20-inch wood
spoked wheels are on and in need of restoration. Definitely the
look of the roaring 20's in its Harley Earl Design, which is very
refined and curvaceous, all accentuated with the two tone yellow
and black.
Interior
Most interesting, although in need of restoration, but if I were
king I'd try to locate the same material. Corduroy in wide ribbed
form and colored tan is virtually everywhere from the door panels
to the beautifully designed nouveau styled front bench and rear
"couch", and even on the side panels and headliner. The black
painted dash is fairly straightforward with simple instruments
peppering the center and a few extra knobs and pulls. A large wood
rimmed steering wheel is fronting the dash and with various
throttle and spark advance levers as well as metal central ribs.
The floors are in need of repair particularly on the driver's door
sill area. It is rotted wood and the rest is damaged rubber over
the wood. In the back is some red carpeting and who knows what lies
beneath it?! A very interesting use of materials for the
interior.
Drivetrain
Under the cowled hood is an inline 6 cylinder in 239.1ci. It has a
1-barrel carburetor and a selective sliding gear 3 speed manual
transmission. 4.90 is the rear axle on this model.
Undercarriage
Plenty of patina and some light surface rust albeit rare. All the
rest is black painted steel for the frame and wood underside of the
floorboards. The engine and rear pumpkin are showing some oiling
going on. Mechanical drum brakes are on all 4 corners and for the
front leaf springs and for the back quarter elliptical leaf
springs. A stock exhaust is on and a bit rusted but no holes.
A nice model with a beautiful design and snappy interior coverings.
An inline 6 cylinder engine which was the Buick standard for many
years. In need of some TLC, but in the end you will have a stunner
from the flapper era.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
