1938 Buick Series 91 Saloon
Registration no. 252 XUJ Chassis no. 13270965

Bonhams MPH September Auction - Live Auction with Bidding in the Socially Distanced Room, Online, Telephone and Absentee Bidding|20 September 2020, 13:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1938 Buick Series 91 Saloon
Registration no. 252 XUJ
Chassis no. 13270965

Odometer Reading: TBA
MoT Expiry: Exempt

*Vendor-declared very good engine and bodywork
*Air-conditioning fitted
*Brakes require attention

The 1938 Buick range consisted of four model line-ups, with the Series 40 at the bottom, going through the Series 60 and Series 80 to the range-topping Series 90, which used a 320 cubic inch inline eight cylinder. This model, the six-passenger, was dubbed the '91' and figures in the 'Standard Catalog of American cars 1805-1942'
suggest just 437 were built. This example is offered with vendor-assessed very good bodywork and good black paint, with glass, chrome and wheels/tyres also said to be very good. The interior is said to be very good throughout, with the seats trimmed in grey leather and suede. Engine starting and running is vendor-assessed as very good and underbonnet presentation as excellent. Running gear-wise, the three-speed gearbox, axles and suspension are very good but our vendor marks the brakes as average, suggesting a new master cylinder may be required. The history file for this car is said to be very good.

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Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 78/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 19/25
Body Work: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 4
Glass: 4
Paint: 3
Wheels/Tyres: 4

INTERIOR TOTAL: 16/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 4
Seats: 4
Trim: 4

ENGINE TOTAL: 17/20
Mechanical components: 4
Running: 4
Starting: 4
Under Bonnet: 5

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 14/20
Axles: 4
Brakes: 2
Gearbox/Clutch: 4
Suspension: 4

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8/10
Ancillary components: 4
Main components: 4

Car History File: 4

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