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- 1980
- 01TuesdayJanuary 19801980 Buick Electra, Park AvenueOwner: Virginia & Jim Russell We purchased this car at the end of 2017 and have enjoyed many trips in it so far. The car was one of a few brought out to Australia as a new car by Holden dealers and converted to Right Hand Driver by Chapel. The Dealers sold these cars as a step up from their Holden Statesman. The car cruises along beautifully and has a plush interior, although it doesn't look exactly like a million dollar car on the outside!
- 1977
- 01SaturdayJanuary 19771977 Buick SkyhawkOwner: Jim & Virginia Russell This car is a 1977 Buick Skyhawk, V6 coupe. We are the third owners and the original owner was on holidays in the USA in 1977 at a car race meet where the new model Skyhawk was the pace car. He like the car so much that he ordered a new one and had it sent to Australia where it was converted to Right Hand Drive. The car spent most of its life in the Cronulla area at the home of its first and then second owners. We purchased the car from the second owner a few years ago when the car was in good condition. We have only had to replace a blown head gasket. On the Victorian 50th Anniversary meet we had 5 punctures on the same wheel and finally discovered a fine crack on the wheel which we have since had repaired.
- 1973
- 01MondayJanuary 19731973 Buick Century LuxusOwner: Shirley Parr This beautiful 4 door Century sedan has the top of range Luxus trim and finish and has the V8 - 350 engine in a 116" wheelbase chassis. Vince and Shirley have owned the Buick for over 20 years and with less than 75000 miles on the clock it is a very original car. Vince says 'on the road it is a beaut, responsive and easy car to drive' Posted 05/2006
- 1972
- 01SaturdayJanuary 19721972 RivieraOwner: Sav & Nichol Iordanou- 1972 Buick Riviera GS (but our 5 year old son Jordan has now claimed it as "His Riv") I previously owned a 1974 Riviera but always had my eye on a boat tail but couldn't find one a good one for sale in Australia. I found this car for sale in the U.S. After several months of negotiating and inspecting, I imported the car in 2014 from California from a gentleman who did a ground up restoration . The car is an all original state with all original power options work including cruise control , A/C and rear de-fogger. Even the dash clock works! All our 3 kids love going out on a family cruise!
- 1971
- 01FridayJanuary 19711971 Model Riviera Coupe Series 49400Owner: Tony & Barbara Gentilcore Imported from Phoenix, Arizona in 2006 it has had a complete restoration and now looks just as like it was new. One of 33810 built it is powered by the 455 V8 - 330bhp engine with the Turbo 400, 3-speed auto transmission. Beautiful Buick and a credit to Tony's restoration expertise. A Brief History on the 71 Boattail A sensational new Riviera debuted for 1971. A large car with a boattailed rear roof and window section and sweeping side sculpture greeted 1971's Riviera customers. Wheelhouses were wide open after a year of skirted fenders. Riviera shared Full-Flo ventilation with other Buicks and had the louvers on the deck lid. Standard features were numerous and included heater and defroster; Custom padded contoured seats; deep pile carpeting; electric clock; smoking set; head restraints; new seat belt system; inside hood lock release; variable power steering; TurboHydramatic; power front disk brakes and dual exhausts. Posted 04/2008
- 1970
- 01ThursdayJanuary 19701970 Model 43327 Skylark CoupeOwner: Glen Jones Purchased in left hand drive form and fitted with the 350cu in engine, Glen has since fitted 455cu in Stage 1 engine and converted it to right hand drive. This very fast Buick, whilst docile enough for street use, has run with success at the Eastern Creek Drag Racing. Posted 01/2001
- 1969
- 01WednesdayJanuary 19691969 Model 44437 Skylark CoupeOwner: Ron & Beverley Noonan The coupe was shipped into the US Embassy in Canberra, new in 1969 and sold about 1972 when it was converted to right hand drive. After three owners, Ron purchased the coupe from a local car yard and considerably reworked it to be his performance car. Ron says, 'while drag strip ETS have been disappointing, due to traction problems, trap speeds of 94-97mph are consistent. Around the general performance car meets, Saturday night cruises, etc, Buicks are relatively unkown. Stunned owners of other makes, make comments like, 'is it an Oldsmobile? or 'does it have a Chev in it? or 'what is a Buick?'. There are probably less than 50 - 1964/72 Skylarks in Australia today. Posted 02/2001
- 1967
- 1966
- 01SaturdayJanuary 19661966 Model 49487 Riviera CoupeOwner: Phil & Mary Green 1966 Riviera 425 cu,in with Turbo 400 Switch Pitch Transmission, Colour Champagne, Seats black vinyl, Electric windows,Electric Areal , Air Con, 6 way Electric Seats, Remote Trunk Opening, 8 Track Stereo Player, Fold out Head Lamps, Curb lights in the front return Bumper Bars , Wheels Steel with Deluxe Turbo Spinners Covers. Drum Breaks for that year. Phil purchased the Riviera in 1988 from Blakehurst Sydney NSW . The Buick was imported in 1966 and changed to RHD by Ray Cassidy Conversions, Since then it has received a new Paint job, Heads serviced, New Stainless steel Exhaust and mufflers and fitted a variable speed steering box from a 1972 model that fitted straight in. New moulded carpet and original mats . Trophy winner several times over the years and a great car to drive.
- 01SaturdayJanuary 19661966 Model Buick Riviera GSOwner: Paul Camilleri My 1966 Buick Riviera GS with'425 'nailhead' engine has DeLux trim and all power options. Purchased with just 29000 genuine miles on the clock in 1994. It was last registered in NSW in 1981'and put back on road in 2002 on club rego. 'Odometer now reads 30,000 genuine miles since new. I am the second owner having purchased it from the original owner. Posted 07/2012
- 1965
- 01FridayJanuary 19651965 Model Riviera Grand SportOwner: John & Enid Neale The Neale's are the proud owners of this beautiful example of Buick's most expensive model for 1965 at US$4775. Built on a 117" wheelbase, the car is fitted with 425 cu in, 360bhp engine, Turbo 400 transmission, 3.42 Positraction differential, twin 4 barrel Carter AFB carburettors, power windows, brakes, steering, ariel, plus airconditioning, tinted glass and twin 2 1/4" exhaust system, all factory options. Posted 12/2000
- 01FridayJanuary 19651965 Model 49447 - Riviera CoupeOwner: Judy & Kevin Mugridge This very smart Riviera has been in the Buick Club for nearly 25 years. An imposing coupe. 209' long and weighing in at 4036 lbs, it sits on Buick's unique X form chassis, which has no side rails. The coupe is fitted with the standard 401 cu. in., V8 engine with Carter 4 barrel carb, floor shift turbo transmission with switch pitch torque converter and features, air con, power steering, brakes, seats and windows, speed alarm and hidden headlamps. At US$4318 only the Riviera GS at US$4775 was more expensive. A timeless classic! Posted 12/2000
- 01FridayJanuary 19651965 Model Riviera Gran Sport Series 49447Owner: Tony & Barbara Gentilcore After attending the inaugural Australian ROA Meet in Coffs Harbour in 2010 I fell in love with the 1st Generation Riviera.' It's not like I hadn't seen them before but the stars were aligned. I'd sold my 66 Riviera, the Aussie Dollar was very strong and the idea of a new project appealed to me. My objective was to restore it to my taste, a mild custom. We found It's a beautiful car to drive after doing about 5,000km on the run to Tasmania for the Buick Nationals in May 2012. Posted 07/2012
- 1964
- 01WednesdayJanuary 19641964 Model 4747 Riviera CoupeOwner: Eric & Margaret North Delivered new to H.W. Webb of Auburn, California, Eric and Margaret's Riviera apparently found its way to Western Australia some time around 1970 or '71. It was converted to right hand drive by Auto Conversions of Redcliff, WA and stayed in Western Australia until 1985. The original colour was Tawny Mist but it was repainted in Vintage Burgundy with a white top some time in the early 1980s. When the owner died in 1985, his family moved the car to Blackheath, NSW and Eric and Maragret purchased it that year. Since then the car has had some mechanical and body work done but it remains in quite good, basically original, condition. It is the base Riviera model with no air conditioning or power options, the only options fitted were tilt steering and a radio. Power is the standard 425 cu in, V8 engine producing 340bhp. Posted 12/2000
- 1963
- 01TuesdayJanuary 19631963 Model 4367 Skylark Convertible V8Owner: Graham & Narelle Weekes When purchased in 1995, the car was non standard in many areas. Progressive restoration and return to original is Graham's aim and with so few Skylarks in Australia, most components have to be sourced from USA. Graham says the Buick is a delight to drive and a very comfortable touring car. Although powered by the small 215 cu. in., all aluminium V8, it performs well. It is fitted with auto transmission, power steering and all electric options. Posted 02/2001
- 01TuesdayJanuary 19631963 Model Model 4347 2 Door Pillarless CoupeOwner: Lloyd & Nanette Bracher This car has recently been imported from LA and with minor repairs and modifications to suit the RTA is now on full NSW Registration. It will remain in it's LHD configuration. Powered by the 215cu in Fireball aluminium V8 engine coupled to the two speed automatic transmission this relatively light car at 1260Kg has adequate acceleration and provides a very smooth and stable ride.It is fitted with power steering and electric windows. Posted 05/2007
- 1962
- 01MondayJanuary 19621962 Model 4367 Skylark ConvertibleOwner: Ron & Beverley Noonan Little is known of the history of this convertible, but it is believed to have been sold new in Australia. Ron acquired it less engine, and gearbox and with a poor RHD conversion. Since then, new paint, trim and top, reco motor and 3 speed auto have been fitted and the steering conversion corrected. Ron, who is tall says, 'the interior is just a little too compact for my build.' Ron is aware of three other '62 Skylark convertibles in Australia but says they are all V6's. Posted 02/2001
- 01MondayJanuary 19621962 Buick Electra Sports coupe 4800Owner: Kathie & David Scrimgeour One of 8900 produced for this year. Attic white in colour with contrasting red leather trim. Well optioned with bucket seats,electric drivers & windows together with aftermarket a/c. It has a low 44k on the clock & drives sweet it continues to serve us well on runs far & wide.
- 1956
- 01SundayJanuary 19561956 Model Model 66-R Century Riviera CoupeOwner: Steve & Kerry Leonard Recently imported into Australia by Steve & Kerry this luxury 2 door remains in left hand drive form. The Century Riviera Coupe having been in New Zealand for the last six years. Sitting on a 122' wheelbase, the Century is equipped with a 322cu in, V8 engine developing 255 horsepower. Posted 11/2002
- 1953
- 01ThursdayJanuary 19531953 Buick Riviera Special 2door CoupeOwner: Janelle Pacey Purchased online from a man I’m still in contact with Gene. The Buick originated from New Jersey and I purchased and had transported in by truck back to California to be shipped back to the Gold Coast in 2008. My 1953 buick riviera special 2 door coupe in black is the love of my life. I have kept the classic look and gone with all original replacement parts. The buick has its Original straight eight motor and interior and cars Inc are fantastic for any replacement parts I have ever required. I purchased my buick in fair condition with one original owner as per the title naming Ms Kitty Monroe. It was love at first sight online at 4am Australia time which did work in my favour being from the states. I love to get out and go for country drives and relive that picnic and thermos feeling on a blanket in a beautiful location. I unfortunately live a little far away to attend the club outings and miss the feeling of social connections with people who can understand the passion of owning a Buick. The Buick Car Club has continued to support my membership ongoing in distance and that in itself gives me some connection and ongoing access to information and resources through the club magazine.
- 1951
- 1949
- 01SaturdayJanuary 19491949 Model 56-C Super ConvertibleCurrent Owner: Elliott Moretti Previous owner called it "Raymond" due to the fact that the movie "Rainman", featuring a similar 56-C, was released during restoration. The wreck was found abandoned in a desert area somewhere beyond Albuquerque, New Mexico by a Ford enthusiast in pursuit of a Sunliner convertible. The wreck was purchased from an advertisment in Hemmings Motor News in March 1985. Containerised in Portland, it arrived in Australia in May . Restoration, included conversion to right hand drive Posted 12/2000
- 01SaturdayJanuary 19491949 Model 49-76S Roadmaster SedanetteOwner: Phil & Mary Green 320 cu.in, 150bhp, straight eight with dynaflow (automatic) transmission, this rare body style had not been previously seen in Australia. It was imported from an American wrecking yard in 1997, converted to right hand drive and received a full, body off, restoration. The 2 door coupe is fast, quiet & very comfortable on the road. First place winner at many club events, this desirable Buick has been twice runner-up in class at Eastern Creek Concours Delegance Posted 12/2000
- 1947
- 01WednesdayJanuary 19471947 Model 47-51 Super SedanOwner: Phil & Mary Green This 248 cu.in, straight eight, manual transmission Buick was purchased from club member Ron Rowlings. It had been in storage for 20 years under his house. The car was found in the western country town of Dubbo NSW, thus preserved from rust but not from dust. A lengthy process but the restoration is now complete to Phil's very high standards. Posted 12/2000
- 01WednesdayJanuary 19471947 Model 51 SedanOwner: Phillip Smith At the insistence from Phil Green that I needed a Buick he found me one for sale in Sydney. Keith Cubbin was making room for his Hudson so I purchased this lovely black Buick and have enjoyed it ever since. Other than a few minor changes the car is pretty much as original as when I bought it. Since I have owned the car I have joined the Buick Club of NSW and attended many outings with a great bunch of people and had a great time at the Buick gatherings.
- 1941
- 01WednesdayJanuary 19411941 Model Buick Convertible Sedan, model 51COwner: Ron & Beverley Noonan Before I owned a car'I liked Phaetons, watching them on old' newsreels in other parts of the world, so I called them 'Parade Phaetons'. My first car a 1938 Special sedan was stripped and painted two tone to resemble a convertible sedan (the terminology varies in Buick ads), over the next 30 years I followed any lead on Buick rag tops, two 1938'Century Phaetons were pursued, when one was found by another member.'I had always been with in 20 miles of its location! In 1977 the owner of a 1941 Roadmaster Phaeton was found'but he had cut it up as it was so rusty, in 1955 As a senior citizen now the 'Bucket List' looms high for many things, a 1941 Buick convertible coupe was being purchased from New York but the seller pulled out at last moment, annoyed and on the rebound a more expensive convertible sedan was found in Pennsylvania and bought but when it arrived was not up to the owners description and photos lie, and about 6 months work was required before use. This is the last year for convertible sedans from GM, there were 508 made in Supers and this is body no 363,''' also 326 were made in Roadmasters.'In 1985 at Los Angeles we met Carl Ritz who owned the 1940 Buick 80 series convertible sedan that had been used in the film Casablanca, I videoed an interview with him and he said get in the car and sit where Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman sat, at the time it was for sale at 60G, I did not want to sell my house to own this piece of history, in the early 2000s it sold for US 205G. We call our 41 'Casablanca' and have covered about 9000 miles on club runs and two nationals. With a 3.6 rear axle it can get 21 mpg at 55 mph. Posted 07/2012
- 01WednesdayJanuary 19411941 Buick 2 door Sedanette Special Model 46SOwner: Michael and Fiona Djatschenko purchased Nov 2016 Imported into Australia in Oct 2009 from Manchester USA A restored banjo steering wheel plus 41BUIK number plates have been added since our purchase and some minor cosmetic improvements made. We have a passion for cars of the 20's thru to the late 40's and love to surround ourselves with all things from this era Whenever we take the it out for a drive we step back in time to a period when cars just oozed style and looked like pieces of art Her new name is ' The Black Dahlia' and look forward to taking her on many outings with the Buick club in future. posted 02/2017
- 1940
- 01MondayJanuary 19401940 Model 51 Super SedanOwner: Ron & Beverley Noonan This very desirable Buick was imported from California in 1996 after Ron saw it for sale in the Buick Bugle. Learning to drive in a Holden body 1940 Special, Ron has a special affection for 1940 Buicks, especially the smooth lines of the American built Super's. Ron says, 'while still on a pushbike, I used to keep an eye on a '40 Super convertible, a Super coupe and a Super sedan,' but these were different days and some 40 years passed before the Super was acquired. Maintained in left hand drive form, on arrival from the US, this Super was dissapointing in its mechanical condition and has since undergone a full mechanical restoration. Ron isn't aware of any other Fisher bodied, 1940 Supers in Australia today, but since showing the car, old photos of two RHD Fisher bodied Supers have surfaced but with survival knowledge expiring in 1968 and 1972 respectively. Posted 02/2001
- 1939
- 01SundayJanuary 19391939 Model Buick Century - 8/60Owner: Ron & Beverley Noonan Australian assembled 4 door sedan with Holden Body No 6. The car was totally restored in 2009. Circa 1976-77 this car was advertised for about 6 months when I decided to look, I found it was Woodstock and not Woodford, no way I could go and be back to hold a 3pm commitment that Sunday. At the following Thursday club meeting a member announced he had inspected the 39 and it was 'just another old overpriced Buick'! I was relieved that it saved a 250 mile trip. About 5-6 months later it turned up at a club run, I nearly flipped, a 3 owner 60K mile CENTURY. It changed hands 20 years later, 10 years later again it turns up in our club magazine for sale. I go and inspect, well all that had been achieved in 10 years was to completely dismantle and spread over 5 acres, a lot of parts were missing and never found, a lot of peculiar modifications had been made which caused a lot of headache. The body shell and doors were rust free and only that it was CENTURY, Holden body no 6, I bought it, had it been a Special I would have left it. I set the total restoration completion for 12 months because of missing parts/modifications it went out to 17 months. We have now covered over 8000 miles, 2 East Coast meets, club runs and Tasmania Nats, bewildering acceleration for 1939 (and still for todays traffic) especially compared to Specials and it will make 19 mpg at 55 mph. Posted 07/2012
- 1938
- 01SaturdayJanuary 19381938 Model 8/40 Special (Holden body)Owner: Noel Humphries Noel has owned this beautiful example of the marque for four years and is only its third owner. The car is very original although it was repainted dark blue in the mid 1980's to match the original colour. Also the seats have been reupholstered in leather and the hood lining replaced. Door trims are still original and in good condition. Mechanically it is to factory specification but sports the 3.9 high speed diff option making it a pleasure to drive, particularly for highway cruising. Posted 01/2001
- 01SaturdayJanuary 19381938 Model Buick Century - 8/60Owner: Ron & Beverly Noonan I had heard of this car near my area since 1972 as it was one of the Buick 'finds' of Buick Club founder Ken Harding. About 1989 I heard it went off the 'radar'. In 2001 a phone call from a woman, she had been quoted $50G to restore her Buick, after a discussion about that she decided better to sell. I gave her the standard reply for free ads and details of Buick Club or Just cars. About 1 year later a phone call I spoke to before about the black Buick, 'do you want to buy it?'. The memory bank could not handle that ! Lets start again, what is it? a black Buick, year? I am told its 1938, what series? whats that? go look at the bonnet, Century, did this car come from Fairfield? yes , I will come and have a look as it was close by. Surprise, its all in pieces (that was not mentioned) the asking price was out of site, an offer of half that was made but rejected. Some weeks later a phone from the husband, will you go another 1G, no, a week later offer accepted. The first job was replace rear axle assembly so it was on wheels and 2 car trailer trips had all the parts home. It was assembled to determine what was missing, luckily I had all but the side cover inner flaps for 1 side, so rare that I thought no hope, lo and behold found them at a swap meet. The front suspension, brakes and carb were rebuilt, some painting, but there were no plans for it at that stage. A lot of people pass thru my place and there were many offers to buy, but it was not for sale, a change of circumstances and Ron Neale's' persistence saw it go in 2003. Posted 08/2012
- 01SaturdayJanuary 19381938 Model Buick SpecialOwner: Ron Noonan NSW My first 1938 Buick (a Qld car) bought late Oct 1958, but my father decided to check out everything first , so Dec 1959 before I was on the road , I had been using my fathers 1940 Special on occasions for 2 years A well used car but reliable with few breakages, late 1960 all panels repaired and a bare metal two tone paint job, Orlando Ivory over Biscayne Blue, new seats, completed Jan 1961, everyday car till 1963 and second car till Dec 1967 , I did 90000 miles , whether the speedo had been around once or twice prior was unknown Sold in 1999 to a wedding car service, it was restored and still in use as of May 2015 Photos- I have failed to take photos of a lot of cars I have had , so A- early 1960, Beverley with Buick- B- Jan 1961 new paint ,no side trim C , the skillion Narrabeen, side trim installed Posted 07/2015
- 01SaturdayJanuary 19381938 Model Buick Special CoupeOwner: Ron Noonan NSW 1938 BUICK SPECIAL COUPE (this is my 7 th 1938 Buick that I can recall) I got to know the builder of this car when he contacted me looking for parts for a 1938 Pontiac coupe he had just imported , when that was finished he imported the Buick body and chassis , the car was completed in about 18 months , it was registered but was rarely used . A 1930 Buick was the next project . I was called over to view the finished 1930 and asked about the 1938 just sitting in the garage for some 2-3 years now ., and a Nash was now the project . The Buick was not for sale but you have first option when it is , that came about 9 months later .It had only travelled 1800 miles , all parts were new or rebuilt The body is basically stock,the chassis has a Pontiac front clip, a Ford disc brake LSD rear end on leaf springs ,a Chev 305 V8, Turbo 700 auto, power steering , electric windows .air conditioning ,Jeep bucket seats that incorporate seat belts , a one piece windscreen, modern instrument panel Performance is so so, (after 455s !) it is just a stock crate engine . The Turbo 700 R4 was a new experience for me and I have not been overly impressed after having modified Turbo 350, 400 and Ford C4 .and FMX autos I pulled it out and replaced the hi stall convertor and rebuilt the 700 back to stock internals which had been modified, if I was 20 years younger it would be all out and in with 455 and Turbo 350, Jag or Commodore rear end. Posted 07/2015
- 01SaturdayJanuary 19381939 Model 41, Sedan (Holden Body)Owner: Jim & Virginia Russell UNDER RESTORATION Jim and Virginia's series 40, Australian built sedan, was located in a shed at Parramatta, where the car was being prepared for respray. After an argument about whether to restore or respray between the two brothers who owned it, the car was left for the next 35 years. It was complete, if not fully assembled, even had the keys in the ignition. After removal of the only rusty section, the rear from the tail lamps down, new inner and outer panels were fabricated. The car today after numerous parts being reconditioned or replaced, only awaits final painting, upholstering and reassembly to be complete. Posted 02/2001
- 1937
- 01FridayJanuary 19371937 Model Buick Century Coupe SloperOwner: Phil &Mary Green This very rare and beautiful 1937 Buick Century Coupe Sloper with the exclusive designed and built Holden body is the exciting new restoration owned by members, Phil and Mary Green. Finished in Windsor Grey metallic this 5.24 litre, 130 bhp, straight eight, pre-war muscle car was the first built, body number 1 of just 12 manufactured by GMH. Phil's restoration expertise is justly reflected in this award winning Buick. Well done Phil! Posted 07/2013
- 1936
- 01WednesdayJanuary 19361936 Series 40 Woody WagonOwners: Brian & Fiona Sawdon 1936 Woody Wagon, straight 8 and an 8 seater, Restored / Built by John Knight, Brisbane QLD in the late 1990’s. Now undergoing further restoration,, brakes renewed and a servo booster fitted, steering box overhauled, Now about to restore the shock absorbers.. Once fully restored we are looking forward to the highway along with club members
- 1932
- 01FridayJanuary 19321932 Model 8/50 (four door) SedanOwner: Harry & Lyn Macdonald Harry and Lyn have owned the car since 1980. It was a complete body off restoration which took 12 years to restore with Harry and Lyn doing all the work except the upholstery. The car has been on many runs and rallies proving to be a very reliable vehicle. Fitted with an O.H.V. Eight of 230.4 cu.in capacity It develops 82.5 bhp at 3200 rpm Posted 09/2005
- 1930
- 01WednesdayJanuary 19301930 Model 30-47 4 door SedanOwner: Francois & Francine Vivot 'Barbie Buick' was purchased as a wreck from a farm at Portland, West of Sydney in 1978. The rolling chassis with engine was original but the sedan body remains were in poor condition. Ground up restoration, started in June 1978 and completed in spring 1990, was achieved by craftsman Keith Lipscombe, taking an estimated 10,000 hours of painstaking work. Replacement parts and restoration are to original specification and concourse standard. This beautiful example of the marque is a regular trophy winner. Engine is 6 cyl, of 257.5 cu in capacity on 118' wheelbase chassis Posted 12/2000
- 1929
- 01TuesdayJanuary 19291929 Model 29-49 7 passenger TouringOwner: Phil & Mary Green 309.6 cu.in, straight six with manual 3 speed transmission, this rare Buick was purchased from the original owners son, John Denison (in hat-photo 3) in 1987, from the country town of Coonamble, NSW. Photo 1 was taken in 1938 with the family. The Buick was given to John's father as a wedding present in 1929. Phil has restored the engine and all mechanicals so far. Next the full body treatment now completed in 2019
- 01TuesdayJanuary 19291929 Model 35 Marquette TourerOwner: Peter & Gwen Allen The Marquette was built by Buick as their budget priced car for only two years, 1929 and 1930. Marquette chassis were fitted with Holden bodies however some coupes and roadsters were fully imported. The Marquette differed from traditional Buick engineering design having a side valve engine and open shaft drive. Peter and Gwen's excellent restoration was a 12 year project and now it is a regular at Club outings, proving comfortable to drive and very reliable. Posted 12/2000
- 01TuesdayJanuary 19291929 Buick Phaeton Tourer 29-25xOwner is Martin Shillingford : I purchased this car from the Late Mr Bates & Lillian Bates who had restored this car from 1972 to 1977. I had her shipped over from Australia to the UK in 2017. Since in my possession I have replaced the clutch and fitted a new roof. She is in mint condition.
- 1928
- 01SundayJanuary 19281928 Model 28-25 Standard SixOwner: Geoff & Pam Ward Model Tourer, Holden body Ground-up restoration from a pile of rusty bits, meticulously finished in 1994 by Bryson Gale of Davistown. 207 cu in engine reconditioned and running well. Was used as the police car in the 2011 TV series Underbelly Razor. Still in beautiful condition when purchased by Geoff and Pam in 2015. Posted 03/2015
- 01SundayJanuary 19281928 28-6-24 sport roadsterOwner: Peter & Annette Bruce The roadster has a Holden body and was sold through Lanes Motors of Melbourne. One of the reference books that came with the car is stamped with the name C.H. Beanland as the owner. However I can’t confirm that the book actually belongs to that particular car, I hope so. I purchased the Buick from a fellow Buick car club member Michael Elderfield of Hallidays Point through EBay in about 2012. Restoration had started in that the body had been re timbered and most of the panel work had been done . The motor had been re commissioned and the radiator surround re chromed . The wheels were in good condition. Fast forward to more recently and the Buick now lives in a new shed with a concrete floor. Thanks to the encouragement “ to get it on the road” from club members Phil Green , Peter Cook , Colin Castle ,Geoff Ward and especially John Lee things are progressing well. Brakes, shackles, king pins, body re assembly and other jobs are done but it still needs the paint (I think I’ll give it a patina finish) the seat, the roof, electrics and new tyres. The Buick is a real pleasure to work on . All you need is a set of of spanners and a couple of other tools. I certainly couldn’t progress with the Buick without the friendship, advice and spare parts from my fellow club members .
- 1927
- 01SaturdayJanuary 19271927 model 47Owner: Nicola & Henri Hendriksen This Fisher body 5 seat sedan was originally delivered to New Zealand, South Island. Nicola's mother (Beverly) was interested in vintage cars and in 1976 saw this car advertised in the Ashburton newspaper for $500. The car had deteriorated over the years and wasn't used since the early 1960ties. It needed a complete repaint and upholstery. Some woodwork needed replacing. The engine was still in running condition. Apart from a few broken door handles the car was very complete. Some research Beverly did was that apparently 3 cars of that model came to NZ in 1927. Restoration advanced and completed in 1978 ready for the international vintage car rally in Rotorua a nearly 1000km trip from Ashburton. It all went well. In 1982 the Buick was used for our wedding in Ashburton. In 1983 it was last used because of health issues with Beverly. Beverly asked us one day if we were interested having the car because nobody else was interested. YES!!. In 2000 I came to NZ. Drove it into a shipping container and shipped it to Sydney. Interestingly the car had been sitting in the shed for 17 years. I got a new battery, put fresh fuel in the vacuum tank, water in the cooling system, started the engine and it fired up instantly. Amazing! After some test runs it revealed that the pistons were a bit noisy. I decided to get oversize alloy piston and get the cylinder head reconditioned. It still had the original Buick valves but they had been lapped several times as the edges were razor sharp now. I got all new door handles made, new tyres, the speedometer and speedo cable needed fixing. It had 72000 miles on it but never worked when Beverly had it. I also manged to get the original Tilt Ray glass for the head lamps. The radiator got new Nickle plating. I also got a new laminated windscreen. It got registered in 2005.
- 01SaturdayJanuary 19271927 Model 27-25 Standard TourerOwner: Neil Patrick The car was bought new by my grandfather, William Parton, from Boyd-Edkins of Wentworth Avenue, Sydney, for 311/14/6d and was first registered on the 22nd February 1928. I still hold the receipt. My grandfather apparently saw no need for bumper bars etc. so these were never fitted. The '27 and '28 Standard models may have been the last Buicks not to be fitted with shock absorbers as standard equipment. The hood was only lowered once, as they thought it was too windy! The car was treated to a respray and retrim (including hood and side-curtains) about 1957. After my grandfathers death in 1959 my grandmother continued to use the Buick regularly, and also drove weekly from Longueville to West Pymble to visit her mother. I have looked after the car since she ceased driving in 1972. Apart from normal ongoing maintenance, the car has had no major rebuilds, and the bottom end of the motor is still original. A bit rattly these days, which is why I don't cruise above 35 - 40 mph. Posted 07/2015
- 01SaturdayJanuary 19271927 Buick McLaughlin Tourer PhaetonOwner: Francois & Francine Vivot, Model Number 27-25 Series 115 The 'Birdies Buick' was recovered from a riverbed in Mullengudgery located between Nygan and Warren in NSW. Sometimes ago, the car must have been owned by a certain Bernie Hoy in Dubbo as there was still his name written on the front door. The rolling chassis with engine was original and the one of a fully imported car. Regarding its body, only the scuttle and some doors were still hanging. Most of the parts were badly rusted or no longer existed. Ground up restoration was started by the owner in May 1998 and completed in April 2008. It has taken an estimated 8,000 hours of painstaking work. The replacement parts and restoration are all to original Specification and Concourse Standard conditions. This beautiful car is an example of the Canadian Oshawa Buick manufacturer and is the only 1927 McLaughlin left in Australia. The car has been commissioned to appear in the TV show Underbelly Razor and for the Sydney Police Dectectives Memorial Event, in Darling Harbour. The Engine is a 6 cylinders of Capacity 207 cu in (3.4L), Power 23,4 HP @ 2800 RPM, on 114’’ wheelbase chassis
- 1926
- 01FridayJanuary 19261926 Model 26-24 Roadster (A.E.Agate body)Owner: Frank & Nancye Hall An excellent example of Australian specialist coach body building. This two seat roadster with boot (trunk) was built in 1926 to special order by A.E.Agate of Sydney. It is typical of the transport chosen by doctors during the vintage years. Owned and restored by foundation member, Frank Hall, it is regularly rallied in national events. A true drivers car! Posted 12/2000
- 01FridayJanuary 19261926 Model 26-25 Standard Six TourerOwner: Graham & Narelle Weekes Graham tells the story, 'in 1976, with our first baby in a carry basket, we picked up the bones of two cars from the local highway patrol officer in Mittagong for $450.' After 10 years and two more children, the Buick emerged from the garage. New skills had been acquired during this time such as, hand forming, painting and auto upholstery and the restoration was undertaken with originality in mind. There were teething troubles but the Buick is now a very reliable vehicle. With numerous concours wins to its credit, it also frequently participates in parades, displays, rallies and charity events. Posted 02/2001
- 1925
- 01ThursdayJanuary 19251925 Model 25-45, 5 passenger TouringOwner: Phil & Mary Green 255 cu.in, 70bhp, 3 speed manual transmission, this Master Six Buick Touring was puchased from Liverpool, NSW in 1982. It had been left to rot and has since received a total wood and panel restoration, completed in 1998. Phil's superb restoration won 1st in class Eastern Creek Concours Delegance in 2000, and numerous other club concourse events. Posted 12/2000
- 01ThursdayJanuary 19251925 Model 25-25 Standard Six TouringOwner: Peter & Margaret Cook 'Bertha Buick' is a combination of two vehicles and is the result of a long term (never ending) restoration. First mobile in 1994, Peter says 'every outing was an adventure.' The top was added in 1995 and the engine rebuilt in 1996. Bertha is pretty reliable these days and has only had one trip on a tilt tray 2013. ' 6 cyl in line, OHV of 191 cu. in. capacity, 3 speed sliding gearbox. Still going strong 2019.
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- 1919
- 1918
- 01WednesdayMay 19181918 Buick Series 45 Roadster (Coach Built)Owner: Jim & Virginia Russell This car is known as the Green Hornet and was imported to Australia in the early 1970's and then sat in storage unused until purchased by us early 2004. Read the Green Hornet story in menu item, Buick Stories to learn about it's colourful history. We are trying to leave it as original as possible and just have fun driving it on club events.?
- 01MondayApril 19181918 EX-45 Tourer (5 passenger)Owner: Michael and Natasha Mackay UNDER RESTORATION The car was originally purchased in the new England area and after its useful life as a family vehicle it was converted to a ute then used as a truck in a gold mine. Later it was left to rot for a number of years at the old mine site. The chassis and mechanicals are now very close to being completed and the coachwork has been painted awaiting final assembly. Hopefully after 4 or 5 years, 2004 will see the Buick once again take to the road.
- 1917
- 10WednesdayJanuary 19171917 Model DX-45 TouringOwner: Salter family David's Buick 45 was sold new in Charters Towers, then resold in about 1919 to a prospector who used it till about 1923 when he drove it thru the back of his shed. He reversed it back into the shed where it remained for the next forty years. His family sold it to a collector in town who in turn sold it to a Townsville business man who restored it to its current state and put it on blocks until purchase by the present owner in 2001.
- 1912
- 01SaturdayJune 19121912 Model 36 (2 seat) RoadsterOwner: Graham & Narelle Weekes Graham says that in the 21st Century the restoration of a veteran car is very challenging due to the scarcity of parts. The ambition of this restoration was to recreate as close as possible the original vehicle. Having won top car at the 2004 CMC NSW State Concours Graham has achieved this ambition in the best way possible.
