portedly restored about 20 years ago, and obviously remaining in highly presentable condition today, this 1909 Buick Model 10 wears touring or tonneau type bodywork and is described by the seller as a “great running car.” The seller lists a series of improvements undertaken by a previous owner, including skinning the wooden body frame in sheet aluminum, balancing the flywheel and coating the brass lamps in clearcoat to inhibit tarnishing. The rebuilt transmission now reportedly has a bearing oiler system to prevent oil starvation, and a ring gear is said to have been added to the flywheel “to facilitate adding an electric starter at a later time.” The rebuilt OHV engine, its cylinders cast in pairs, is termed original. The cream paint is reportedly about 20 years old and still shows strongly, with no obvious blemishes or imperfections. The seller says this Buick has the rebuilt magneto in place and it works well. h the engine bay and underside present as very clean.
- The 165-cu.in. OHV inline-four, factory rated at 22.5 horsepower, is reportedly original.
- Per the seller, the engine was rebuilt with a dex crank and balanced flywheel with ring gear.
- The top shows no tears, appears to have excellent fit, and is reportedly new.
- The red leather upholstery appears to be in excellent, damage-free condition.
- The brass lamps are said to have been clearcoated.
- The brass displays no tarnishing.
- The body is said to have been reskinned in aluminum for better appearance.
- The Buick is equipped with a rebuilt magneto and rebuilt speedometer.
- The correct coco rear floor mat is in place.
- The coli box was reportedly restored, and a new coil installed.
- The transmission bands are reported to have been relined.
- The engine bay and underside both present as very clean.
- The Buick has been in the care of a single family for more than 20 years.
- The Buick is described as being in overall “great condition.”
- No additional parts or accessories are included.
- Some touched-up paint chips are noted.
- This 1909 Buick Model 10 is believed to have been restored 20 years ago.
- The vehicle is described as being in overall “great condition.”
- The fabric top is reportedly new and shows no tears or other damage.
- The flywheel is said to have been balanced and fitted with a ring gear.
- The odometer reads 3,873 miles but actual mileage is unknown.
The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean Michigan title in his name. This 1909 Buick Model 10 Tonneau, obviously finished to a very high degree, has reportedly seen several steps of mechanical refurbishment, plus a new top.