Vehicle Description
1923 Buick Series 23 Model 35 Touring Car
"For the 1923 season, Buick substantially improved their models
styling, with domed front and rear wings, and more rounded
coachwork, equipped with scuttle mounted side lights and drum
headlights, in keeping with the new design a new radiator grille
also debuted, which would remain a feature of Buick cars for four
years. In this year Buick would see its one millionth car built, as
production for the model year increased by 60 percent over 1922, to
exceed 180,000 units." Thx to Christies.com
For consignment, an unrestored 1923 Buick that's complete and even
a bit shiny, making this a great candidate for restoration. We'd
say rare, but as we learned, Buick already had a million cars on
the road by 1923 and while they were common back then, how many
have you seen recently?
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Exterior
The black lacquer paint still retains some of its satin finish
indicating this car was likely undercover for a good part of the
past 100 years. Oh sure, there are scratches and cracking, some
minor rust and other imperfections, but that's to be expected.
We're not going to assume the Grand National got its monochromatic
inspiration from this car, but looking at it, the grille is black,
the wheels are black, the gas tank and exposed suspension are black
too! Overall, the body is straight, and the tan canvas top is in
great shape having been replaced at some point. The 31-inch wooden
spoke wheels look great too and the period license plate is a nice
finishing touch.
Interior
The leather on the door panels is dry and cracked but the door
actuators are in place. The bench seats in classic coach style are
also rough but no major tears are worn, so perhaps savable. The
front floorboard is now in the back while the wood steering wheel
and timing/throttle assembly are still in place, as are the gauges
on the dash. The shifter would be floor mounted if there was a
floor, but for now, you have full visibility of its linkage and the
actual transmission. Pedals are intact and occupy the footwell.
Drivetrain
The original 170ci inline four-cylinder engine is on board and is
fed by a Marvel K10-514 1-barrel carburetor. A 3-speed manual
sliding gear transmission provides forward momentum and mechanical
drum brakes are on the rear axle slow it down. The engine looks
complete and turns by hand, but of course shows its age. 4.60 gears
are in the rear axle.
Undercarriage
The underside presents well, most components protected by black
paint. The single exhaust looks new and has a single stock style
muffler. The wood is tired and surface rust appears in spots, but
overall, not bad for a 100 year old ride. Plenty of oil and grime
are noted around the rear differential and transmission, but we all
get crusty when we get old. Residual oil on the oil pan. Again,
patina and age, but everything, including the massive leaf springs
at both ends, look complete.
A once common now rare Buick that you can get running, or use it's
solid bones and great start for a full restoration. Either way, the
Buick Club of America is active nationwide and will surely have
members who know their way around the Model 35. Maybe you're one of
them? You already see the potential!
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