Bought a '39 Coupe Today!!!

[Bored&Stroked]

Nothing like walking into a garage and buying a 'museum' that is sitting there, untouched, from many decades ago. Almost makes one feel a bit wrong to be 'disturbing' the scene in any way. When I found my 32 Cab - it had sat untouched and in the corner of 'Grandpa's' workshop - since 1959 (this was in 2013). Even the pictures on the walls were his old girlie pictures from the 40's and 50's. Wish I owned a place like 'Speedy Bill' - would have bought the whole scene - and transported it as it was to put it back up as what a true 'garage/barn find' looks like . . .

Good luck with you car - get her running soon!

[GB SISSON]

Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked

Nothing like walking into a garage and buying a 'museum' that is sitting there, untouched, from many decades ago. Almost makes one feel a bit wrong to be 'disturbing' the scene in any way. When I found my 32 Cab - it had sat untouched and in the corner of 'Grandpa's' workshop - since 1959 (this was in 2013). Even the pictures on the walls were his old girlie pictures from the 40's and 50's. Wish I owned a place like 'Speedy Bill' - would have bought the whole scene - and transported it as it was to put it back up as what a true 'garage/barn find' looks like . . .

Good luck with you car - get her running soon!

This makes me think of Henry Ford and his ability to buy none other than Edison's Menlo Park lab and not to mention the Wright Brother's bicycle shop. And his foresight to preserve them.... I love this buick. Straight 8s I have known have been smoooooth.

[cmbrucew]

There was an old Russian, that had a Buick straight 8 with split manifolds. I helped him with minor engine service, wash and wax, and driving him on Sunday trips.
We visited Southern Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, and Indiana.
That old Buick had a great ride, and lots of power. Great memories.
Bruce