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2005 – Australian Built Buick Royaum for China
CHINA JOINS HOLDEN’S EXPORT PROGRAM Holden today confirmed its long-awaited export program to China with plans to introduce the Buick Royaum based on Holden’s renowned Statesman and Caprice luxury cars.The agreement means cars designed [...]
1959 – Historic Buick “Old Yeller II” at “The Creek”.
Buick Powered “Old Yeller II” racing at Eastern Creek, Sydney. Photos: Edward Wong, Tony Gentilcore, Jim Russell, John Gerdtz. Photo right - Gerry Duttweiler, Ernie & Elaine Nagamatsu, Jim Russell Tasman Revival Meeting [...]
1949 – Buick Ranch Car, a Custom Built Hunting Convertible
Contribution courtesy the David McCredie Collection and as originally published in Australian Monthly Motor Manual - September 1951 The kind of car everyone dreams about - a luxury job built to one’s personal specifications, [...]
1947 – Fisher Bodied Buick and Caravan
Geoff Heaps, our regular New Zealand contributor, sent in this post card from Dunedin. The postcard depicts a beautifully crafted period caravan together with a Fisher bodied 1947 Buick 8. The caravan dates back [...]
1940-45 – Buick the War Years
BUICK The WAR Years 1940-45 Article and pictures researched and contributed by David Wolfe (* AWM - Australian War Memorial) Pictured right, Prime Minister Curtin [1939 series 90] meets General Macarthur [1942 series 90] [...]
1940 – Stolen Buick Ambulance in Police Chase
Article and picture contributed by George Purdie Early in the 1940's a Railway Porter at Lithgow broke into the Railway Station Master's Office and stole a hand gun. In the early hours of the [...]
1940 – Ron Ewing Buick Special Race Car
With special thanks to motor sport historians, John Medley, Brian Lear and Barry Lake. Owned and built by Ron Ewing this race car is fitted with a Buick 8/40 engine fitted to a Terraplane [...]
1940 – Peking to Paris in 2007
Buick Transcontinental Express by John Bryson. Building a better Buick is difficult - some might say, impossible. Outstanding rally driver Gerry Crown, helped by Trevor Seaman, Matthew and John Bryson (plus friends), is attempting [...]
1939 – Surfs Up, let’s cruise in the ’39 Limited
Article and picture contributed by Ralph McAllister We bought the Buick for just $20 and I got another one from Dapto and with the two of them my brother and I got this one [...]
1939 – New Buick 8/40 in Bunbury, WA
Article reprinted from “Pointers” GMH’s house magazine of the day Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes. 1939 - New Buick 8/40 in Bunbury, WA The Bunbury (WA) owner of the new 1939 Buick shown [...]
1938 – New Buicks off the Assembly Line, Brisbane
Article reprinted from “Pointers” GMH’s house magazine of the day Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes. 1938 Buicks off the assembly line - Brisbane The first of the 1938 Buicks coming off the Assembly [...]
1938 – McLaughlin Buick Limousine Sails to Singapore
BCCA off shore, member David Thomson, has recently purchased and imported Basil Keir’s former 1938 McLaughlin Buick 90 series seven passenger Limousine into Singapore. This beautiful McLaughlin, seven passenger limousine, with glass divider, is [...]
1938 – Majesty of right royal limo
Reproduced from the Daily Telegraph - CARSguide, "Warrens Wheels" Friday, January 30th, 2004 with appreciation to Warren Brown One can only imagine the discussion that took place in the Buick showroom in Amsterdam in [...]
1938 – Buick Stock car racing at Windsor Speedway
Story and picture by Graham Lockie In response to your request for information on Buicks racing at the Windsor Speedway. I have enclosed a photo of Stan Brazier driving his straight 8 Buick at [...]
1938 – Buick Launch in Melbourne
Article reprinted from “Pointers” GMH’s house magazine of the day Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes. 1938 Buick launch in Melbourne The Buick Announcement Display in the Melbourne Town Hall by Preston Motors Pty. [...]
1938 – Buick Century stirs them up at Eastern Creek Raceway
by John Neale Club member Ron Neale participating in a Regularity Trial at Eastern Creek Race way. Ron normally competes in a High performance Nissan, when he decided that he wanted a bit more [...]
1938 – Buick adopts coil springs in rear
Article reprinted from “Motor”, November 1937 Researched and contributed by Hal Moloney from the original magazine. New Body Mountings, pistons Increase Power, Automatic Transmission on 40 Along with a number of interesting mechanical changes [...]
1938 – Buick 8/90, Martin & King body for Victorian Government
CANADIAN 8/90 “BUICK” SEDAN FOR VICTORIAN PREMIER (THE HON. A.A. DUNSTAN) Australian De Luxe Body Article Reproduced from The Australian Motorist, September 1, 1938 Researched and contributed by Eric North Built to the special [...]
1938 – Boyded Pty Ltd Showroom, Sydney
Contribution by courtesy of the Virgona Collection Photo depicts the Boyded showroom in1938. The location is Phillip House, 119 Phillip Street, Sydney. Webmasters Note: Have a look at the beautiful Century Sloper in the [...]
1937 – Buick, special bodied ute to Government order
Article reprinted from “Pointers” GMH’s house magazine of the day Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes. 1937 Buick, special bodied ute to Government order This Buick buck-board was recently delivered by Messrs. City Motors [...]
1937 – Buick at the Melbourne Motor Show
Article reprinted from “Pointers” GMH’s house magazine of the day Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes. 1937 Buick at the Melbourne Motor Show The splendid display of Preston Motors, Melbourne Distributors for Chevrolet and [...]
1936 – Government Order to Boyded Ltd.for Buick 8/90’s
Article reprinted from “Pointers” GMH’s house magazine of the day Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes. 1936 Buick 8/90?s sold to the NSW Government by Boyded Ltd. Four 8/90 Buicks sold to the NSW [...]
1936 – Buick Speedster Special in Argentina
Story & photos, Ariel Bassanetti - Comment, BCCA Webmaster John Gerdtz Almost three years ago our website received an eMail from Ariel Bassanetti requesting some specification and technical information about a 1936 Buick 8/40 [...]
1936 – Buick 8/40, Perth & Rowston’s Garage, Cowra, NSW
Article reprinted from “Pointers” GMH’s house magazine of the day Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes. 1936 Buick 8/40 - Perth & Rowston’s Garage, Cowra Top: Mr D T Bantock of Subiaco, Perth, with [...]
1935 – Obituary Peter McIntosh, founder of McIntosh & Sons (NSW Buick Distributor)
Article contributed by Marc McInnes from text supplied by Mrs D Durrant of the Quirindi and District Historical Society Inc. The McIntosh family has long associations with the Wallabadah and Quirindi district, first working [...]
1935 – Buick 8/90 Ambulance for the Illawarra
Article reprinted from “Pointers” GMH’s house magazine of the day Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes. 1935 Buick 8/90 Ambulance for the Illawarra. A Buick 90, with special ambulance body, operated by the Illawarra [...]
1932 – Boyded Ltd Showroom, Sydney
Contribution by courtesy of the Virgona Collection Photo depicts the original Boyded showroom in1932. The location is 252 Castlereigh Street, Sydney. Posted 12/2006
1930 – Wizard Smith beats the Mountain Express in ’30 Buick
“WIZARD” RACES NEW EXPRESS with 1930 Buick Easily Beats it to Mount Victoria Researched and contributed by BCCA Historian, Eric North from the Lithgow Mercury 8th October 1929 The “Caves Express” left Sydney at [...]
1930 – Marquette Conquers “Big Hill”, Grafton-Glen Innes Road
Article reprinted from “The General Motors Dealer” March 1930 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes Another Marquette Victory Buick's Companion Car gives Phenomenal TOP Gear Demonstration over the Big Hill, N.S.W. The Buick built [...]
1930 – Death of Buick Distributor, Boyd Edkins
Article reprinted from “The GM Dealer” V3-No3 March 1930 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine Prominent Distributor’s Death Mr Boyd Edkins, Holder of Many Motoring Records By the death of [...]
1929 – The Marquette Story
by BCCA historian Eric North As the 1920s progressed towards their end, the free world?s economies were booming and along with that the motor industry. Buick had etched out its own particular niche as [...]
1929 – Renowned Photographer ‘Cazneaux’ loved his Buick
The Buick Car Club is indebted to Mrs Joan Smith who provided the material for this article via country member Bill Denney and then compiled by John Gerdtz. CAZNEAUX - HE LOVED HIS BUICK! [...]
1929 – Musical Star, Gladys Moncrief with Buick at Broken Hill
Article reprinted from “The GM Dealer” V3-No3 March 1930 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine Musical Star, Gladys Moncrief with Buick at Broken Hill Miss Gladys Moncrief and “Rio Rita” [...]
1929 – MOTOR PROGRESS (The General Motors Dealer)
Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine Motor Progress, was at the time the GMA (General Motors Australia) in house dealer magazine. Vol 2, No 5, May 1929 featured a 1929 [...]
1929 – Marquette Drive Report, the Pregnant Buick’s Baby
Edited from SPECIAL-INTEREST AUTOS, Apr.-May 1973. Contributed by Lloyd Bracher THE BIG Joke of 1929 was that year’s new Pregnant Buick. People thought the car looked pudgy. It did - its body bulged out [...]
1929 – Government Minister favours Buick Limousine
Contributed by Michael Zwar (grandson) Albert Michael Zwar MLC, a man of the people. He served as a Member of the Legislative Council in the Victorian State Parliament and a minister of the government [...]
1929 – Buick Delivery Van (The Original Sin Bin)
Contributed by John Neale who once owned this unique vehicle In 1929 when this vehicle left the showroom it was a Holden bodied standard tourer and enjoyed this gentle life until 1932. By then, [...]
1929 – Buick Ambulance had a long and interesting working life.
Researched and contributed by Colin Castle. Story compilation by John Gerdtz This big 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick served the NSW Government for many years, specifically the WC & IC (Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission). [...]
1929 – “Her Right of Way” – Mrs George Lawrence
Researched and contributed by Eric North from “Motor Life” magazine, special feature “Her Right of Way” 4th May, 1929. Mrs George Lawrence of "Los Angeles" Day Ave, Kensington, is the wife of the well [...]
1928 – The Lake Perkolilli Buicks, Then and Now
Contributed by Graeme Cocks, Fremantle Motor Museum and reproduced from Restored Cars #181 - Mar-Apr 2007 with thanks to Eddie Ford While motor sport in eastern Australia began developing along European lines in the [...]
1928 – Overhead gas bag supplements wartime fuel supply during WW2.
Photo published with a feature article by Troy Lennon “Black gold venture that didn’t end well” in The Daily Telegraph (Sydney), Sept 9, 2005 In the early years of WW2 some motorists supplemented their [...]
1928 – GMA Assembly Plant, Sydney
GMA Marrickville Assembly Plant - Circa 1928 The original NSW Assembly Plant was located in Carrington Road, Marrickville. Some of the buildings still exist Posted 05/2002
1928 – Buick in Race Winning Form in WA
Article reprinted from “Motor Progress” May 1927 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. 1928 Buick in race winning form Throughout Australia General Motors cars have given some remarkable demonstrations in [...]
1928 – “Her Right of Way” – Mrs Stuart Doyle
Researched and contributed by Eric North from “Motor Life” magazine, special feature “Her Right of Way” 30th June, 1928. Standing beside this Buick is Mrs. Stuart Doyle, wife of the commodore of the Royal [...]
1927 – Train Load of Vehicles to Broken Hill
Article reprinted from “Motor Progress” May 1927 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. Train Load of Vehicles to Broken Hill (Webmasters Note: see the Buicks at the front of the [...]
1927 – Rare Buick Master Six Coach resided in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs.
Story and pictures contributed by the original owners grandson, John Wyatt The attached photos are of my grandfather, John Wyatt?s Buick taken when new in 1927, at his residence in Wattletree Road East Malvern [...]
1927 – NRMA to the Rescue of a Buick Tourer
Contribution by courtesy of the NRMA’s magazine “Open Road” Image Library The information on the back of the photo reads: “District Depot, Bega. Balmain Bros Service Truck towing car. Includes driver and two men [...]
1927 – Now That’s a Real Aussie Ute
Those of us old enough to remember WWII and the immediate post-war years will recall the plethora of custom converted and home made utilities. Virtually from the end of 1939 until the late 1940's [...]
1927 – Buicks on Woodville Production Line
Production Line Methods have changed at Woodville! Article reprinted from GMH employee magazine “People” Sept 1953 Researched & contributed by Marc McInnes STRIKING contrast in early methods of motor car body manufacture compared with [...]
1927 – Buick Taxi does stirling service in Perth
Article reprinted from “Motor Progress” May 1927 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. Buick Taxi does sterling service in Perth. An old Chev and an old Buick car on the [...]
1927 – Buick Round Australia Record Trip
Article reprinted from "Motor Progress" Nov 1927 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine BUICK COMPLETES RECORD TRIP ROUND AUSTRALIA A tour of unusual interest which has just been completed was that recently [...]
1927 – A Peep in the “Back of Beyond”
Contribution by courtesy of the NRMA. Article copied from NRMA’s "The Open Road" February 19th, 1931 Main Picture: Old Man of the Forest The long-distance tourist pauses long enough near Hawker (South Australia) to [...]
1926- “Her Right of Way” – Miss Netta Mullarkey
Researched and contributed by Eric North from “Motor Life” magazine, special feature “Her Right of Way” 16th October, 1929. Miss Netta Mullarkey, of Kogarah, is here depicted alongside her Buick. Webmaster?s Note: Looks like [...]
1926 – Buick Tourer Shows 50 Years Development to the 1976 Holden Statesman Caprice
Article and photos contributed by David McCredie David restored the 1926 Buick Standard Six from a one owner car in original but rough condition. When finished in 1976 it won the CVVTMC Grand Champion [...]
1926 – Buick Standard Six restored in Melbourne, where is it now?
Story and Photos contributed by Kylie Davis This fine example of a 1926 Buick Standard six tourer was the restoration passion of the late Norman Percy Chesworth. Born in England, Norman served in the [...]
1926 – Buick in the Pandanus Palms, Northern Territory
Article reprinted from “Walkabout” magazine December 1st, 1935 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine The 1926 Buick pictured in the buffalo country, where the Pandanus palm grows in profusion. Posted [...]
1926 – “Her Right of Way” – Miss Heather Field
Researched and contributed by Eric North from “Motor Life” magazine, special feature “Her Right of Way” 21st September, 1929. Miss Heather Field the charming daughter of Mr. T.A.Field of "Glen Mervyn" Belmore Road Coogee [...]
1925/7 – Stawell Vic, Buick Dealership
EDGERTONS GARAGE - STAWELL VICTORIA Article reprinted from "Motor Progress" July 1927, Volume 1, No 10 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine On the right is a picture of Edgerton's [...]
1925 – Buick servicing The Royal Flying Doctor
Article and picture by curtesy of The Royal Flying Doctor Service with special thanks to Katherine Ayres 1925 Buick servicing the RFDS DeHavilland Fox Moth This Buick is helping prepare a Flying Doctor's aircraft [...]
1925 – Buick “Around the World” part 3 –
A Contemporary Report, 1926 AROUND THE WORLD BY BUICK Researched and contributed by Eric North. This article is reproduced from “The South Australian Motor” August 25, 1926 The Story of an Epoch-Making Trip by [...]
1925 – Buick “Around the World” part 2 – Press Reports
PRESS REPORTS New Zealand material researched and contributed by Geoff Heaps Sydney Morning Herald, Thursday, April 23, 1925 MOTORING EXTENDED DEMONSTRATION - AROUND THE WORLD A motor car which is being driven around the [...]
1925 – Buick “Around the World” part 1 – The Trip
1925 - Buick “Round The World” Car Visits Down Under Compiled and contributed by John Gerdtz with thanks to BCCA Historian, Eric North for “The South Australian Motor” material. Also a very special thank [...]
1925 – “Her Right of Way” – Miss Dorothy Harris
Researched and contributed by Eric North from “Motor Life” magazine, special feature “Her Right of Way” 7th September, 1929. At the wheel of her Buick, Miss Dorothy Harris, daughter of Mrs. P.W. Harris of [...]
1924 – Solving the Problem of Traffic Congestion – Victoria
Article contributed by Marc McInnes from material researched and generously provided by Hal Molony (AMHRG) The Australian Motorist July 1, 1924 A 1924 Buick Four proving that impossible roads are not impassable. A highway [...]
1924 – Robinson’s, NSW Motorists Road Guide and Buick
1924 - Robinson’s, NSW Motorists Road Guide and Buick Article and images by Marc McInnes In the vintage years Robinson’s map books were the benchmark for motorists traveling information and guide maps. Their second [...]
1924 – Opera Star Visits Bulli in Buick
Article reprinted from “Motor Life” August 2, 1924 Researched and contributed by George Seymour from the original magazine. Sitting on the bonnet of the Buick is Madam Aga Lahowska. Madam Lahowska, who is a [...]
1924 – Famous Holden MD’s Buick Connections
Article contributed by Marc McInnes Laurence Hartnett Young Laurence Hartnett (right) with 1924 Buick in front of Guthrie and Co. Grange Road Singapore 1924 Englishman Laurence Hartnett was managing director of General Motors Holden [...]
1924 – Famous Holden MD’s Buick Connections
Story and pictures contributed by Robert Lowe with original text as published in the Sydney Mail 1932 A 460 km round car trip doesn't sound like much today but seventy-five years ago it warranted [...]
1923 – Lowell Thomas “Into Forbidden Afghanistan in a Buick”
Lowell Thomas was an American writer, broadcaster, adventurer and traveler, perhaps best known as the man who made Lawrence of Arabia famous. Look him up on Wikipedia, his is an interesting story. In 1923 [...]
1923 – Her Right of Way, Mrs J F Furlong
Article contributed by Marc McInnes from material researched and generously provided by Hal Molony (AMHRG) Motor Life, March 14, 1925 Mrs J F Furlong and her two daughters, of Neutral Bay, seen here in [...]
1923 – Buick Six Finished With Dupont Fabrikoid
Contribution courtesy the David McCredie Collection and as originally published in Motor Life, October 6, 1923 Dupont Fabrikoid The car illustrated is a big 49 series. 1923 Buick 6, specially built for Mr R.F.Higgs, [...]
1923 – “Her Right of Way” – Mrs W Norton Jowitt
Researched and contributed by Eric North from “Motor Life” magazine, special feature “Her Right of Way” 18th May, 1929. A first-class driver and a keen charity worker, Mrs W Norton Jowitt, of Woollahra, is [...]
1923 – “Before the Drive” – Mrs and Miss Govers
Researched and contributed by Dave McCredie from “Motor Life” magazine, special feature “Before the Drive” 11th August, 1923. Mrs. and Miss Govers recently returned from Java, where they made a prolonged and pleasant stay [...]
1922 – Newcastle Get A New Buick Ambulance
Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” September 1922 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine The picture shows Mr. Dolan, Superintendent of the Newcastle Ambulance Service, with the fine Buick Ambulance. [...]
1922 – Buicks in Launceston and Hobart
Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” September 1922 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine Buick Owner Drivers' Hire Service The above Buicks are owned by individual owner-drivers who have joined [...]
1922 – Buick With Californian Top
Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” September 1922 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine MELBOURNE WELCOMES INNOVATION Lane's Motors Proprietary, Ltd., have sold to Mr. Herbert Brewer, a well-known Melbourne [...]
1922 – Buick Delivery Van-Satisfied Owner Orders A Second
Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” September 1922 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine This delivery wagon mounted on a Four-Cylinder Buick Chassis was purchased by Mr. E. J. Benton, [...]
1922 – “Old Faithful” The Buick Farm Ute
Story & Photos - Ian Hart This is the story of one very hard working 1922 Model 22-35 Buick, otherwise known as “Old Faithful”. The car, like many others in the tough times of [...]
1921 – Winter & Taylor, Buick Dealer, Geelong Victoria
WINTER & TAYLOR, GEELONG Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” April 1921 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine courtesy of Eddie Ford An Up-to-Date Buick Service Station The Buick Service [...]
1921 – Victorian Alpine Reliability Test
Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” December 1921 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes Buick wins Victoria's Alpine Reliability Test Important Achievement in 1,000 Miles Run Once again Buicks have proved their [...]
1921 – Ubiquitous Buicks Railcars used in South America
Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” May 1921 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine courtesy of Eddie Ford Buick Engines Used for Tramways The transportation system of any country passes [...]
1921 – McIntosh & Sons present Buick at the Sydney Motor Show
Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” Feb 1921 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine courtesy of Eddie Ford The Buick exhibit of Messrs. Mclntosh and Sons Ltd. was probably one [...]
1921 – Buick owners attend the opening of Reconstructed Parramatta Rd
Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” May 1921 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine courtesy of Eddie Ford Successful Function Marks Opening of Parramatta Road Ministers Promise New Scheme Parramatta [...]
1920/21 – The Buick Bulletin (History in Print)
THE BUICK BULLETIN OF AUSTRALASIA Webmasters Note: The Buick Bulletin in the early 1920’s was the ”Press Organ of Buick Car Owners and Dealers” in Australia and New Zealand. The editor invited correspondence which [...]
1920 – Where Humans Are There Are Buicks – Burra S.A.
Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” June 1920 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine courtesy of Eddie Ford Where Humans are There are Buicks Buick Greets Visitors to Mudgee The [...]
1920 – Unique auto accessory, “the demonstration”.
Original photo courtesy of Hal Moloney with comments by John Gerdtz The auto industry has always been a leader in professional selling techniques and a great exponent of the “add on sale”. This practice [...]
1920 – RACV Hill Climb, Mrs Rowlands in her Buick
Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” June 1920 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine courtesy of Eddie Ford RACV Hill Climb 1920 In the Victory Hill Climb, organized by the [...]
1920 – Over the Dorrigo Mail Trail
Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” June 1920 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine courtesy of Eddie Ford Over the Dorrigo Mail Trail The Buick, because of its Power, Economy, [...]
1920 – Over Bells Line of Road in a Buick
Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” January 1921 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine courtesy of Eddie Ford ''Over the Top" in a Buick We are in receipt of three [...]
1920 – New Buick’s to Naracoorte S.A.
1920 Buick's Sold in Naracoorte Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” June 1920 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine courtesy of Eddie Ford The photo was captioned: "Away West-Buicks for [...]
1920 – Mt Gambier Buick Agent
Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” June 1920 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine courtesy of Eddie Ford In 1920 the Co-operative Garage Society Limited, Watson Terrace, Mount Gambier S.A. [...]
1920 – Inspector Kemp owns the Best Car in the World (Mt Gambier)
Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” June 1920 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine courtesy of Eddie Ford The Man Who Claims to Own the Best Motor Car in the [...]
1920 – Gilbert’s Garage, Maitland S.A.
Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” June 1920 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine courtesy of Eddie Ford Buicks and Golden Grain Attached Photo Caption: Mr. L M Gilbert, Maitland [...]
1920 – Eyes and Crowle Ltd., Buick Distributors for South Australia
Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” June 1920 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine courtesy of Eddie Ford In 1920 Eyes and Crowle Ltd., were the state distributors for Buick [...]
1920 – Buick Dealer, Riverton South Australia
Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” June 1920 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine courtesy of Eddie Ford The photo is captioned: H R. Laycock's garage at Riverton, S.A. Buick [...]
1919 – Longreach to Winton, Queensland
Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” February 1921 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine courtesy of Eddie Ford Another Reason for the Development of Good Roads This Buick car is [...]
1919 – Buick for Rough Work in Queensland
Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” September 1922 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine Mail Carrier and Scene Shifter in Queensland These two striking photographs were forwarded to us by [...]
1919 – An Eight Year Old Driver of a Buick
An Eight Year Old Driver of a Buick Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” April 1921 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine courtesy of Eddie Ford Some time ago Mr. [...]
1919 – 1500 Miles through Western Australia
Buick's Remarkable Performance - 1500 Miles Through Western Australia Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” May 1921 Researched by Marc McInnes from original magazine courtesy of Eddie Ford Motor cars are often [...]
1918 – The Green Hornet
By John Gerdtz with the kind permission of Warren and Judy Tanna and acknowledgement to the Buick 'Bugle' for the historical text information. Photos by courtesy of Warren Tanna. The original builder of this [...]
1918 – Selwyn to Baulia Road, Queensland
Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” January 1921 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine courtesy of Eddie Ford Selwyn to Baulia Road - Queensland Selwyn to Baulia, 1918 -Model Buick, [...]
1918 – Satisified Owner, Port Pirie S.A.
Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” June 1920 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine courtesy of Eddie Ford Nothing Whatever Wrong with the Whole Works Attached Photo Caption: Mr. M. [...]
1918 – Early Buicks favoured by Queensland Ambulance (Q.A.T.B.)
Photo contribution - Michael Taylor As was the case in other states, Buick vehicles played a major part in ambulance fleet work in Queensland in the earlier years. Posted 10/2005
1918 – British Buick Board Track Racing Car
Content information and Photos by Duncan Kirkwood, Peterborough UK. Duncan photographed this interesting Buick at the Kettering Vintage Rally & Steam Fayre in September 2015 where he met the current owner, Alan Croft from [...]
1917 – Washing Cars on Northern Rivers
Article reprinted from “The Australian Buick Bulletin” March 1917 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. N.S.W. The accompanying photograph was sent to us showing how cars are washed on the [...]
1917 – Mr Denning’s Buick in South Australian Sand Hills
Article reprinted from “The Buick Bulletin of Australasia” June 1920 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine courtesy of Eddie Ford OVER THE WEST COAST SAND HILLS Mr. Denning's Buick Amongst - the [...]
1917 – Buicks Were Popular in the Trangie, Nevertire & Tottenham Area
Article researched and contributed by Nancy Batten. Photos from the family album. Whilst researching the family history it occurred to me that several cars featured in the family photo album could assist in establishing [...]
1917 – Buicks outside the Ocean View Hotel (Lismore area)
Article reprinted from “The Australian Buick Bulletin” March 1917 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. Not far from Lismore, N.S.W., is a fine beach in the Northern part of the [...]
1917 – Breaking the Sales Record
Article reprinted from “The Australian Buick Bulletin” March 1917 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. Messrs. Boustead Bros. of Gloucester, N.S.W., recently took up the Buick agency and in the [...]
1916 – WW1 Buick Ambulances ready for Duty
Article reprinted from “The Australian Buick Bulletin” June 1916 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. Reprinted from "The Autocar," London, March 25th, 1916. A striking view of a fleet of [...]
1916 – Way Out in the Never Never by Buick
Article reprinted from “The Australian Buick Bulletin” December 1916 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. A Commercial Trip in Central Queensland and the Northern Territory From the "Steering Wheel" Picture [...]
1916 – Touring Car On Buick Chassis built for Dalgetys
Article contributed by George Seymour Built and exhibited by Dalgety’s Limited, Melbourne. This interesting and very different touring body was built in Melbourne especially for Dalgety’s (who were the Victorian Buick Agents) and was [...]
1916 – Tour of Six Thousand Miles
Article reprinted from “The Australian Buick Bulletin” December 1916 & January 1917 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazines. Picture right - Wollombi Ranges near Hawkesbury River, N.S.W TOUR OF SIX [...]
1916 – Through Beautiful Gippsland
Article reprinted from “The Australian Buick Bulletin” November 1916 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. An interesting trip, showing some beautiful views of GIPPSLAND country through which "BUICKS" are running [...]
1916 – The Car That a Lady Can Drive and Start
Article reprinted from 'The Australian Buick Bulletin' October 1916 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. Bringing out the Stay-at Homes. The demand for an automobile which shall fulfill all the [...]
1916 – Sydney Motor Trader in the United States
Article reprinted from 'The Australian Buick Bulletin' October 1916 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. Mr Peter McIntosh's Observations Another prominent Sydney Motor - Trader has returned from a [...]
1916 – South Australian Govenor is a Buick Enthusiast
Article reprinted from "The Buick Bulletin of Australasia" June 1920 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine courtesy of Eddie Ford Leiut.-Colonel Sir Henry Galway the late govenor of South Australia, a motoring [...]
1916 – Second Annual Buick Convention, Sydney
Article reprinted from “The Australian Buick Bulletin” November 1916 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. Dinner Given to the Buick Delegates Our Second Annual Convention. Photo right: Nearest to the [...]
1916 – New Buicks destined for Bendigo
Article reprinted from “The Australian Buick Bulletin” June 1916 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. The accompanying photographs represent a number of cars leaving Messrs. Dalgety & Company's premises, all [...]
1916 – Motoring on the South Coast, NSW
Article reprinted from “The Australian Buick Bulletin” December 1916 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. Miss Beith, daughter of Dr. Beith of Kiama, is a motor enthusiast and is the [...]
1916 – Messrs. Eyes and Crowle Ltd., Mount Gambier Branch
Article reprinted from “The Australian Buick Bulletin” October 1916 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. The most progressive firm in the motor business in South Australia to-day is that of [...]
1916 – Les Darcy is a Buick Enthusiast
Article reprinted from 'The Australian Buick Bulletin' June 1916 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. Mr Les Darcy, well known in sporting circles, prouding sitting in his Buick 6 cylinder [...]
1916 – Inverell visit for Govenor of NSW
Article reprinted from “The Australian Buick Bulletin” November 1916 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. The accompanying photograph tends to show the increasing popularity of Buicks in the progressive town [...]
1916 – Hill Climbing in Queensland – Buicks Successful as usual
Article reprinted from “The Australian Buick Bulletin” December 1916 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. Mr. A. HARRINGTON (Howard Motor Co.) in his " Buick Six " Tourer climbing One [...]
1916 – From Rockhampton to Bundaberg and back in a Buick 6
Article reprinted from “The Australian Buick Bulletin” January 1917 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. A SPLENDID CAR PERFORMANCE The large gathering of citizens that were assembled on the morning [...]
1916 – Floods in the Riverina District of New South Wales
Article reprinted from “The Australian Buick Bulletin” September 1916 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine A party of Commercial Travelers were caught in the River Laughlan, which is a tributary [...]
1916 – First Motor Car Funeral in Australia – Singleton NSW
Article reprinted from “The Australian Buick Bulletin” November 1916 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. The picture shows the first motor car funeral held to our knowledge in Australia. Mr. [...]
1916 – English Scenes in Australia
Article reprinted from 'The Australian Buick Bulletin' September 1916 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine Snow scenes at all times are very pretty and remind one of the Old Country. [...]
1916 – Buicks at Amsterdam, Holland
Article reprinted from 'The Australian Buick Bulletin' September 1916 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. We have pleasure in reproducing herewith a photograph received from Mr. T. Schilperoort of Amsterdam [...]
1916 – Buick D4 Bus really carries a load
Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes , Photo courtesy Battye Library, Perth. Western .Australia 225473P The where or when of this photograph is unknown although quite possibly somewhere in the south west coastal region [...]
1916 – Bowlers in Buicks at Mudgee.
Article reprinted from 'The Australian Buick Bulletin' June 1916 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. A team of Manly Bowlers went on a western tour in New South Wales, and [...]
1916 – Body Building in Queensland
Article reprinted from 'The Australian Buick Bulletin' September 1916 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine The occupants of the car are Mr. James Howard, Managing Director of Howard Motor & [...]
1916 – Armidale is a Haven for New Buicks
Article reprinted from "The Australian Buick Bulletin" June 1916 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. What He Thinks of the Buick Mr. Le Petit, of Armidale, New South Wales, is [...]
1916 – An Interesting Trip – New South Wales and Queensland
Article reprinted from "The Australian Buick Bulletin" September 1916 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine Pic 1 At Ben Lomond, New South Wales, the highest railway point in Australia. Pic. [...]
1916 – 261,800 Miles in a Buick without renewing the bearings
Article reprinted from "The Australian Buick Bulletin" June 1916 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. Such a feat seems almost impossible, but this was accomplished by Mr. F. L. Slason, [...]
1915 – New Buicks Awaiting Delivery
The location for this marvelous period picture is unkown but possibly in New Zealand with the photo taken circa 1915 The vehicles appear to be: Front row L to R; 1915 Buick C4 Truck [...]
1915 – Adelaide to the Darling Country
Article reprinted from 'The Motor World' August 25 - 1915. Researched and contributed by BCCA Historian, Eric North From Adelaide to the Darling Country 2000 Miles on 1915 Buick On Saturday 10th July Mr [...]
1914 – Climbing Escreets Hill, Strathbogie Ranges near Benalla
Article reprinted from The Australian Buick Bulletin March 1917 Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes from the original magazine. Mr. Tucker of Messrs. Dalgety & Co., of Melbourne, gives the following. A trip was [...]
1913 – The Moline Family Buick Worked Hard
Special thanks to Bill Moline, Arthur's grandson, for generously sharing these historic photos with all Buick enthusiasts. The story as told by Bill was written by John Gerdtz. Born in 1877, Arthur Howard Prichard [...]
1912 – Australian, Rupert Jeffkins sets records driving Buick in California
Articles reprinted from 'The San Francisco Chronicle' March 1912 Researched and contributed by Brian Lear San Francisco Chronicle Sunday, March 17, 1912 AUTO RACING AT SAN JOSE, TODAY SAN JOSE, March 16 -- Because [...]
1911 – Model 14 Buick Still Going Strong
Article reprinted from 'The Buick Bulletin of Australasia' May 1921 Researched by Marc McInnes from the original magazine courtesy of Eddie Ford Age Cannot Wither It Often, when, watching a line of beautiful modern [...]
1909 – Buick wins the 250 at the opening of Indianapolis
Article reprinted from 'The Motor in Australia' - Oct 21, 1909. Researched and contributed by Marc McInnes BURMAN WINS THE 250 MILE RACE Buick Driver Finishes with Narrow Margin in Feature Race on New [...]
1908 – Modified Suspension
GRANDFATHER CROPPER THE INVENTOR Story by John Gerdtz Over a cold one, the topic got round to the inevitable - cars - and my mate Daryl said, "My Grandfather had a Buick. I've got [...]