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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