Vehicle Description
1912 proved to be a record year for the Buick, having built and
sold nearly 20,000 automobiles. This was nearly 7,000 more than the
1911 output and placed Buick second in US sales, behind Henry
Ford's famous Model T. For the 1912 model year, Buick offered six
models with different sized engines, wheelbases and body styles.
The most popular of these was the Model 29. The Model 29 was
offered as a touring car. It was powered by the 201 cubic inch,
four-cylinder engine. Like all Buicks, the Model 29, featured the
famous "Valve In Head" design, which was Buick's own term for an
overhead valve engine. The robust engine was coupled to a
three-speed, sliding gear transmission, which was mounted on the
108" wheelbase chassis. Approximately 6,000 Model 29 touring cars
were sold in 1912 with a base price of 1,180.00. Call us today with
inquiries about this�1912 Buick Touring. We are proud to offer this
very original and well cared for 1912 Buick Model 29 touring car.
This car is being offered for the first time in many years, having
recently been removed from a prominent New England collection of
brass era cars. This 1912 Buick Touring is an older cosmetic
restoration of a very correct and authentic car. Today, the
restoration shows some cosmetic signs of wear, but the car is in
very good to excellent overall condition. The body and fenders are
all original. Careful examination shows the wood inner structure to
be mostly original and extremely solid. The metal overlaying body
panels are extremely well preserved and straight. The doors hang on
the body well and open and close with proper fit and alignment. The
body is really solid and tight. The four fenders are extremely
straight and are just as smooth underneath as they are on the top.
The hood and radiator are also in very nice, original condition.
The exterior paint shows some overall signs of wear from years of
enjoyment but is very clean and presentable. It has the "look and
feels" that today's collectors of brass era cars appreciate. The
car displays well but it not too nice to use and enjoy. The black,
diamond tufted interior is in similar condition. It is clean and in
very good condition, but certainly has a nice mellow look to it
that matches the character of the rest of the car. The car retains
its original folding top assembly, which has just been recovered
with a new, black, Stay-fast canvas covering. 1912 Buick Touring
Under The Hood Under the hood, this car retains its original
engine, clearly stamped with the serial number of 3741. The engine
is correct to this vehicle and is fitted with a Bosch magneto
ignition system. The chassis is complete and correct. The areas
that normally exhibit wear on brass-era cars such as the steering
components, spring bushings, brake linkages, etc are nice and tight
on this 105-year-old Buick. The 27" wood artillery wheels are in
very good condition and are fitted with oversize, �36"x 4 �"
Firestone "NON SKID" tires. This car is equipped with all of its
period trim to include a pair of brass trimmed headlights with the
appropriate Prest-o-lite acetylene tank, a matching pair of brass
trimmed side lamps, a brass bulb horn, a folding, brass windshield
and four Buick-script hubcaps. This is a very correct and authentic
Buick. Unlike many brass era cars, this car has always been a good
car and is not assembled from parts or recreated from remains.
Early Buicks such as this example are extremely popular with
collectors of brass era cars as they have a reputation for being
reliable and easy to use tour cars. This 1912 Buick Model 29
touring car will be a welcomed car at Horseless Carriage Club of
America and other early car tours. It will also proudly display
itself within the walls of any car collection or will be admired at
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