For Folks That Like Older Buicks: I'm talking real old....like 1905 Buick started production in 1904. They produced a car with a two cylinder engine and a single chain drive system. It...

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Mar 18, 2024 14:05:36 #

black mamba

I'm talking real old....like 1905

Buick started production in 1904. They produced a car with a two cylinder engine and a single chain drive system. It was identified as Model B. There are no known survivors of a Model B.

For 1905, Buick released the Model C...the car shown here. It was a virtually identical car to the Model B. They produced a total of 750 cars in 1905. Only 14 of those are known to exist. This engine has 159 C.I. with two opposed cylinders. It makes 22 HP.

When new, it sold for $1200. That got you the car, 2 oil side lamps, tail lamp, horn, and tool kit. Best in download

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Mar 18, 2024 14:15:56 #

terryMc Loc: Arizona's White Mountains

black mamba wrote:

I'm talking real old....like 1905 br br Buick sta... (show quote)

What fabulous pictures.

$1200 in 1905 would be $42,317.18 today, or about half the starting price of a 2024 Buick Encore. Though I'm sure the modern Buick would be easier to drive and more comfortable, I think I'd like one of these instead.

Mar 18, 2024 14:32:18 #

black mamba

terryMc wrote:

It's good to hear from you, Terry. Thanks for commenting.

Tom

Mar 18, 2024 14:33:38 #

jack schade Loc: La Pine Oregon

I love those images!

jack

Mar 18, 2024 14:40:56 #

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

Absolutely beautiful restoration that probably cost 2-3 orders of magnitude more than the original selling price.

Mar 18, 2024 14:43:05 #

black mamba

jack schade wrote:

I love those images!

jack

Thanks for the visit, Jack.

I'm real glad you love them because I love taking them.

See you.

Mar 18, 2024 14:56:26 #

black mamba

Curmudgeon wrote:

Absolutely beautiful restoration that probably cost 2-3 orders of magnitude more than the original selling price.

Hi, Jack.

If I catch the owner or owner's rep with the car, I'll diplomatically inquire what the restoration costs were. I often hear numbers that would absolutely stagger you...I know they do me. One of this quality and magnitude can easily, easily slide into six figures.

Mar 18, 2024 17:31:31 #

Triple G

Really old ones! I prefer the ones from 1960's and 1970's when buying a car and working on it was a personal experience.

But, I really like that you've captured the beauty and grace that was an automobile's allure before mpg and buy up options.

Mar 18, 2024 17:54:50 #

black mamba

Triple G wrote:

Thank you for the visit and or commenting. We all can probably relate more to the cars of the 50's, 60's and 70's. I know I can. But I have an equal interest in the beginning of the auto world and an appreciation for those who took to the road in those things.

Tom

Mar 18, 2024 18:00:45 #