1931 Buick Series 90 Roadster

Sold for $114,000 on 10/14/19

This 1931 Buick Series 90 roadster is finished in navy blue over a cream leather interior and powered by a 345ci straight-eight paired with a three-speed manual transmission. Reportedly used for a time to power irrigation equipment on a Bakersfield, California farm, the car is said to have undergone a full refurbishment decades ago under prior ownership. This Series 90 is now offered by the selling dealer with manuals, period literature, past award recognition, and a clean California title.

A repaint in navy blue accented with black fenders was commissioned under prior ownership, with the current condition of the finish is captured in detail in the photo gallery below. Exterior accessories include front safety lights, a Mercury hood ornament, and a rear-mounted luggage trunk. A fold-down windscreen is equipped, and a small exterior door is provided on the passenger side for access to the rear storage compartment.

19″ wire wheels feature a light green finish and wear a set of wide whitewall tires, including a pair of side-mounted spare tires with metal covers.

The body-color dashboard is accompanied by cream leather surfaces for the bench seat, door panels, and trim.

A four-spoke steering wheel fronts a centrally mounted instrument cluster providing readings for speed, fuel, amperage, and temperature. The five-digit odometer was reset at the time of the refurbishment and shows approximately 400 miles. A factory tool kit is integrated within the driver’s door.

The rumble bench seat pictured above features matching upholstery and a footrest for the rear passengers.

The 345ci straight-eight debuted for the 1931 model year and incorporated innovations such as an oil-temperature regulator and thermostatically controlled radiator shutters like those found on contemporary Packards and Duesenbergs. Factory rated at 104 horsepower, the engine sends power to the rear wheels via a floor-shifted three-speed manual transmission.

Additional photos of the underbody provided in the gallery show the suspension, floor pans, exhaust system, fuel tank, and underside of the powertrain. The walk-around video below highlights the car’s exterior and interior from multiple angles, shows the engine starting and idling, and features a driving demonstration.

Photo Gallery

Auction Result

Winning Bid	USD $114,000 by Ball1936
Auction Ended	October 14, 2019 at 11:38AM PT
Bids	59

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