Buick Six Sport Roadster 1929, Estados Unidos

Buick Six Sport Roadster 1929, Estados Unidos
Motor: 310CI/91HP
Exterior: Bege
Interior: Bege
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HIGHLIGHTS

Previously part of the Harrah Collection

Previous title from the Granatelli family trust

Andy Granatelli, of Indy 500 racing fame, purchased this car from the Harrah Collection

121-inch wheelbase

Body style 44 Sport Roadster

1 of 6,195 produced

Chermonte Cream and Black paint

Tan leather interior

310 CI 6-cylinder engine

3-speed manual transmission

Added turn signals and brake lights

Dual side-mounted spare tires

Rumble seat with step plates

Folding trunk rack

Golf bag door

Wire wheels with blackwall tires

The 'Silver Anniversary' 1929 Buicks were the first cars to be designed by Harley Earl's newly formed General Motors Art & Color Section

The unique rear window is an example of Harley Earl's influence on the design of this car

The front and rear bumpers, the front and rear fenders, the scalloped lines of the canvas top, and the fender foot plates all follow through on the unique design of the rear window

The 1929 Buick was a celebration for a number of reasons. For Buick, 1929 marked the company’s silver anniversary, and it celebrated that milestone with 43 exterior color combinations. This splash of color was enhanced by the fact that the 1929 Buicks were the first cars styled by General Motors new Art and Color Section led by Harley Earl. It’s no surprise that the 1929 Buick was a beautiful design, especially the open cars, illustrated by this restored Series 121 Model 44 Six Sport Roadster. This was not just a year for styling innovations and color. The entire chassis was improved by the use of a stiffer frame with deeper cross sections, Lovejoy shock absorbers and strengthened suspension components. The 121-inch wheelbase chassis is supported by blackwall tires on steel spoke wheels. The engine is the iconic 310 CI OHV inline 6-cylinder that produces 91 HP, and it’s backed by a 3-speed manual transmission with a floor shift. This 1929 Buick Series 121 Model 44 Sport Roadster is one of 6,195 produced, and it was once part of the Bill Harrah collection in Las Vegas. It was later purchased by Andy Granatelli of Indianapolis 500 racing fame, and its previous title is from the Granatelli Family Trust. The body is finished in Chermonte Cream with black fenders and green moldings. It is equipped with a rumble seat, step plate and golf bag door. Dual side-mounted spares accent the styling and are accompanied by a folding trunk rack, while wide, chrome-plated triple-bar bumpers brighten up the front and rear of the car. For additional safety, this Buick is equipped with accessory turn signals and tail lights. The interior is button-tufted tan leather, and a tan canvas-type top with a unique rear window design completes the stylish image. The owner of this youthful sporting roadster could not go wrong at any Buick club show or antique automobile tour.