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In 1931 all Buick models were powered by an eight-cylinder engine. To highlight this fact, Buick placed the number '8' on the radiator cap.
For 1931 Buick introduced the Series 50 which served as a replacement for the Marquette though it was mounted on the same 114-inch wheelbase. There were two series of the Series 8-50, with the first series beginning in July of 1930 and the second taking over in January of 1931. Standard equipment now included mechanical brakes, Delco-Remy ignition, and Hotchkiss drive with conventional transmission.
There were six body styles offered for the Series 50 and an additional bodystyle for the Second Series 50. The two-door Business Coupe with seating for two was the least expensive model, setting the buyer back $1,025. An extra ten dollars would buy the two-door sedan with seating for five. The most popular of all the First Series 50 vehicles was the four-door sedan with seating for five. In total, over 33,180 examples were produced in 1931. The Second Series 50 introduced a two-door Convertible Coupe which had seating for four. The vehicle would set the buyer back just under $2000. The Roadster from the first series became a Sport Roadster in the Second Series.
The Second Series brought with it the Silent Synchromesh transmission which had been reserved for more expensive Buick models. Also standard was the internal mechanical brakes and torque-tube drive.
The 1931 model year was significant for Buick, as cars were designed for both men and women. For the male audience the eight-cylinder engine was introduced with 104 horsepower, and for the female audience luxury was at her fingertips, with Mohair Wool interior, additional insulation to reduce road and wind noise. This particular model was the most popular model sold during the depression era.
Buick also introduced the Synchro-Mesh shift transmission this year.
The current owner has been working on the restoration for the last 10 years. The car was featured in the Buick Bugle, published by the Buick Club of America.
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This is a Southern Ohio car that has only 50,400 original miles. The restoration was completed in 2002.
In 1903, the Buick Motor Car Company was formed by David Dunbar Buick. In 1907, over 725 vehicles were produced and one year later, it grew drastically to over 8,800 with the help of the ever-popular Model 10. By 1940, Buick had moved into the higher end and larger car range. Even though over 16,500,000 cars use the Buick name, Mr. Buick was only involved with 120 of them. In 1929, he passed away due to cancer in the motor city, Detroit.
The 1940's Buick design, took a different turn than most of its competition. With fuller grilles having horizontal bars, the headlamps were set-back into the fenders, hoods that opened much differently, and more space throughout provided a different choice for consumers. Most Buicks of this time came with dual carburetors as standard options. The convertibles came with an automatic power top, which was a great luxury option of that era.
The early Super Series 50 were powered by an eight-cylinder engine and was distinguished by its three chrome ventiports on the sides of the hood. The term 'Super' was placed on the front fenders. The Supers were the same size as the Specials with their 121.5 inch wheelbase, unless the Super Series 50 LWB version was ordered. This extended the wheelbase by four inches and provided extra interior room for its passengers.
The three-speed manual gearbox was standard but a Dynaflow transmission could be ordered for an additional cost.
In 1955 the Buick Super Series 50 sat atop a 127-inch wheelbase and was powered by an eight-cylinder engine which produced just under 240 horsepower. There were three body-styles offered, a four-door sedan with seating for six cost $2,875. The two-door Riviera Hardtop had seating for six and cost $2,880. This was the most popular of the Super Series 50 with 85,656 examples being produced. The two-door convertible with seating for six cost the most, setting the buyer back $3,225. These were the fewest produced of the series with only 3,527 examples being created.
For 1956, the Series 50 continued to be a large vehicle in the Buick lineup, with features such as four ventiports per fender and a very vertical windshield as part of its distinguishable features. For 1956, a Riviera sedan was added to the lineup, which quickly became the most popular in the series, fetching $3345 for a base model. All bodystyles rested on the 122-inch wheelbase and power came from a overhead-valve V8 engine that displaced 322 cubic-inches. Horsepower was impressive at 255, and torque measured just over 340. Dynaflow drive was standard on the Series 50.
The lowest production series 50 for 1956, was the 56C, which demanded a price of $3,540. There was seating for six on this two-door convertible bodystyle, and a total of 2489 examples were produced during this year. This was Buick's most 'exclusive' bodystyle in regards to it being the lowest produced bodystyle for all Buicks. The next bodystyle to have the fewest production figures, was the Buick Series 70 76C, which saw production reach 4,354.
For 1957 the Super and Roadmaster were Buicks were given unique roof treatments and a new C-body. The word 'SUPER' was spelled in block letters on the trunk. Three bodystyles were available, the '53' which was a four-door Riviera hardtop with seating for 6. This was the most popular of the Series 50, with a total of 41,665 examples being produced during this year. The '56R' 2-door hardtop Riviera also had seating for six and was the second most popular bodystyle in the Series 50 line-up. The two-door Convertible '56C' continued to lag in production figures, with a mere 2,056 examples being produced. It cost $3,980 which was a couple hundred dollars more than the other Series 50 bodystyles. Having only two-doors, it was less versatile and required a buyer who was interested in its convertible top and sporty persona. These were truly marvelous cars and have become highly sought after in modern times.
There were two bodystyles offered on the Series in 1958, the two- and four-door Riviera hardtop. The two-door version was the less example model of the two, costing $3640. Included with this price were standard power steering, power brakes, safety-cushion instrument panel, Dynaflow gearbox, carpeted floors, and courtesy lights.
The name 'Series 50' would continue until 1959, when new names and modified styling was introduced.
For a period in time, the Series 50 was Buick's most popular model. They were elegant and stylish, and in a price range that many, in this price group, could afford. They were not an entry level vehicle, but one higher up the ladder . The early 1950s saw the unique ventiport design and 'buck-tooth' front-end grille. The round styling of the bodies were modern and flowed nicely with the one-piece windshield. Power was adequate and dependable, capable of carrying this prestigious cars to adequate speeds.
The name 'Series 50' had been with Buick since 1930, when it served as a replacement for the Series 121. At the time, they rested on a 124-inch wheelbase and powered by a six-cylinder engine that displaced 331 cubic-inches and produced just under 100 horsepower. The Great Depression was a difficult time for many marques, but Buick was able to weather the storm and came through with their Series 50 still intact.
The 1940's Buick design, took a different turn than most of its competition. With fuller grilles having horizontal bars, the headlamps were set-back into the fenders, hoods that opened much differently, and more space throughout provided a different choice for consumers. Most Buicks of this time came with dual carburetors as standard options. The convertibles came with an automatic power top, which was a great luxury option of that era.
The early Super Series 50 were powered by an eight-cylinder engine and was distinguished by its three chrome ventiports on the sides of the hood. The term 'Super' was placed on the front fenders. The Supers were the same size as the Specials with their 121.5 inch wheelbase, unless the Super Series 50 LWB version was ordered. This extended the wheelbase by four inches and provided extra interior room for its passengers.
The three-speed manual gearbox was standard but a Dynaflow transmission could be ordered for an additional cost.
In 1955 the Buick Super Series 50 sat atop a 127-inch wheelbase and was powered by an eight-cylinder engine which produced just under 240 horsepower. There were three body-styles offered, a four-door sedan with seating for six cost $2,875. The two-door Riviera Hardtop had seating for six and cost $2,880. This was the most popular of the Super Series 50 with 85,656 examples being produced. The two-door convertible with seating for six cost the most, setting the buyer back $3,225. These were the fewest produced of the series with only 3,527 examples being created.
For 1956, the Series 50 continued to be a large vehicle in the Buick lineup, with features such as four ventiports per fender and a very vertical windshield as part of its distinguishable features. For 1956, a Riviera sedan was added to the lineup, which quickly became the most popular in the series, fetching $3345 for a base model. All bodystyles rested on the 122-inch wheelbase and power came from a overhead-valve V8 engine that displaced 322 cubic-inches. Horsepower was impressive at 255, and torque measured just over 340. Dynaflow drive was standard on the Series 50.
The lowest production series 50 for 1956, was the 56C, which demanded a price of $3,540. There was seating for six on this two-door convertible bodystyle, and a total of 2489 examples were produced during this year. This was Buick's most 'exclusive' bodystyle in regards to it being the lowest produced bodystyle for all Buicks. The next bodystyle to have the fewest production figures, was the Buick Series 70 76C, which saw production reach 4,354.
For 1957 the Super and Roadmaster were Buicks were given unique roof treatments and a new C-body. The word 'SUPER' was spelled in block letters on the trunk. Three bodystyles were available, the '53' which was a four-door Riviera hardtop with seating for 6. This was the most popular of the Series 50, with a total of 41,665 examples being produced during this year. The '56R' 2-door hardtop Riviera also had seating for six and was the second most popular bodystyle in the Series 50 line-up. The two-door Convertible '56C' continued to lag in production figures, with a mere 2,056 examples being produced. It cost $3,980 which was a couple hundred dollars more than the other Series 50 bodystyles. Having only two-doors, it was less versatile and required a buyer who was interested in its convertible top and sporty persona. These were truly marvelous cars and have become highly sought after in modern times.
There were two bodystyles offered on the Series in 1958, the two- and four-door Riviera hardtop. The two-door version was the less example model of the two, costing $3640. Included with this price were standard power steering, power brakes, safety-cushion instrument panel, Dynaflow gearbox, carpeted floors, and courtesy lights.
The name 'Series 50' would continue until 1959, when new names and modified styling was introduced.
For a period in time, the Series 50 was Buick's most popular model. They were elegant and stylish, and in a price range that many, in this price group, could afford. They were not an entry level vehicle, but one higher up the ladder . The early 1950s saw the unique ventiport design and 'buck-tooth' front-end grille. The round styling of the bodies were modern and flowed nicely with the one-piece windshield. Power was adequate and dependable, capable of carrying this prestigious cars to adequate speeds.
The name 'Series 50' had been with Buick since 1930, when it served as a replacement for the Series 121. At the time, they rested on a 124-inch wheelbase and powered by a six-cylinder engine that displaced 331 cubic-inches and produced just under 100 horsepower. The Great Depression was a difficult time for many marques, but Buick was able to weather the storm and came through with their Series 50 still intact.
1931 Buick 8-57 Series 50 |
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| Year | 1931 |
| Make | Buick |
| Model | 8-57 Series 50 |
| Body Style | Sedan |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series | 1930 - 1959 |
| Price | $1,096.00 |
| Weight | 3266 lbs | 1481.5 kg |
| Combined MPG | 0.00 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Configuration | I |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Engine | Marvel Updraft T-3-10-894 |
| Mechanical valve lifters | |
| Aspiration/Induction | Normal |
| Displacement | 220.70 CU IN. | 3617.3 cc. | 3.6 L. |
| Horsepower | 77.00 BHP (56.7 KW) |
| HP to Weight Ratio | 42.4 LB / HP (Vehicles with similar ratio) |
| HP / Liter | 21.4 BHP / Liter |
| Compression Ratio | 4.75:1 |
| Main Bearings | 5 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Petrol |
| Fuel Feed | Carburetor |
| 1 2-barrel carburetor | |
| Block | Cast-iron |
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| Standard Transmission | |
| Gears | 3 |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Conventional Non Synchromesh | |
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