1931 Buick Model 87 Sedan

Description

Despite the hardships of the Great Depression, some of America’s greatest accomplishments, like the Empire State Building and Hoover Dam, came out of this era. Likewise, Buick came out swinging in 1931 even though its sales had dropped sharply as the economy worsened.

Two of Buick’s most important innovations were introduced that year. First, all Buicks were now powered by the automaker’s first Straight Eight engine, all with overhead valves. That engine would be the Buick mainstay until 1953. With this smooth, powerful engine came “Silent-Shift,” one of the first manual transmissions with synchromesh. No more grinding gears, no more double clutching, this made Buick’s driving experience superior to most of its contemporaries.

Buicks were offered in four series in 1931, ranging from the smaller, value-priced Series 50 and 60 models to the luxurious series 90. Slotted below the 90 was the Series 80 at a 124-inch wheelbase, available in a four-passenger “Victoria” two-door coupe or Series 87 six-passenger four-door sedan, like this one. Powered by a 344 cu-in version of the Buick eight, the stylish Series 87 Sedan would be the third-most popular Buick model that year, and shows how out of great adversity can come great accomplishments.

Highlights

• Popular 1931 Model 87 Sedan on 124-inch wheelbase

• Six-passenger closed body comfort

• Powered by a 344 cu-in overhead-valve straight-eight engine rated at 104 horsepower

• “Silent-Shift” three-speed manual transmission

• Finished in Black with a black cloth interior

• Thermostatically controlled radiator louvers

• Thermostatically controlled oil temperature regulator

Features

• Oak running boards

• Tropic-Aire heater

• Cowl-mounted running lights

• Rear-mounted truck

• Twin side-mount spare tires

• Fold down passenger seat

• 4.5 x 19 inch wire demountable wheels

• 19 x 6.50 inch tires

• Four-wheel mechanical drum brakes

Known Imperfections

• This 1931 Buick Model 87 Sedan is an older restoration that shows well

• Passenger rear door hardware is missing

• Driver rear door handle does not operate

• Paint blemishes on passenger side, front fender, and driver side rear fender

• Paint chipped off of wheel on driver side spare

Included

• Spare tires

• Trunk

Ownership History

This 1931 Buick Model 87 Sedan has been serviced, test driven, and approved by the consignor.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Cason Vogel Phone: 904.504.7848 email: cvogel@hagerty.com

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