The 1933 Buick models received a styling update that included new fenders with deeper valances, a 2.5-inch reduction in size, a vee-shaped grille, and the replacement of the wooden wheels with either wire or steel spoke artillery wheels. The Series 50 had a 119-inch wheelbase and was powered by an overhead-valve eight-cylinder engine displacing 230.4 cubic-inches and developing 86 horsepower at 3200 RPM. Bodystyles included a convertible coupe, sport coupe, sedan, victoria coupe, and business coupe. Mechanical improvements included a Fisher No-Draft ventilation system, and a new X-cross-member frame.Other 1933 Buick models included the Series 60, Series 80, and Series 90. The Series 60 had a 127-inch wheelbase, the Series 80 a 130-inch, and the Series 90 on a 138-inch platform. Prices on the Series 50 ranged from $1000 to $1,110; the Series 60 ranged from $1,275 to $1,590, the Series 80 from $1,500 to $1,850, and the Series 90 from $1,780 to $2,050. Both the Series 80 and Series 90 were powered by a 344.8 CID overhead-valve eight delivering 104 horsepower. The Series 60 had a 272.6 CID engine with 97 horsepower. All of the 1933 Buick engines used mechanical valve lifters, overhead valves, and five main bearings. All were backed by three-speed sliding gear, synchromesh transmissions with a single dry plate clutch on the Series 50 and 60, while the Series 80 and 90 used a double dry plate clutch.
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Optional equipment included fog lights, wire wheels, artillery-type all steel wheels, side mounts, and a luggage rack.
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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....
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Buicks best-selling vehicle of 1930, the Series 40 was the precursor to the Series 50. With a wheelbase that stretched to 124 inches, the Series 121 was renamed the Series 50. The large six engine was enlarged to 331.5 cubic inches and achieved 98 hp and 2,800 rpm. The Series 50 ranged in price from %241,510 to %241,540. The styling of the Series 50 was new and featured conservatively sporty lines and....
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