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This 1931 Buick Model 94 Roadster was offered for sale at the 2007 RM Auction held at Meadow Brook where it was estimated to fetch between $160,000 - $200,000. The vehicle was offered without reserve, which was fortunate for the buyer who purchased the car for a bargain price of $148,500.
The car is powered by a 344.8 cubic-inch inline eight-cylinder engine capable of producing just over 100 horsepower. There is a three-speed synchromesh sliding manual gearbox and four-wheel mechanical brakes. The car is from the private collection of Marvin Tamaroff (acquired in the late 1980s or early 1990s) and has been treated to a restoration of the highest standards. The car is finished in black with the underside of the fenders red. The interior was reupholstered in red leather and has red carpeting. The detachable trunk fitted to the rear was done in black leather with a red interior. The car has twin driving lights, dual-cowl lights, frosted wind-wings, dual side-mounted spare with covers and mirrors, a rumble seat and two-rod mounted side windows.
During Buicks early production years, they championed the belief of superior performance at an affordable price. Their overhead valve engine was powerful and durable; it powered Buicks for the first three decades of the twentieth century. By the early 1930s, the Buick Company shifted to an all-new straight eight to power its cars. The engineers had felt that the six-cylinder engines had been engineered to its full potential, and its limits were reached. Over the years, its size had increased, performance enhanced, and its efficiency and smoothness expanded to its full potential. Entering the 1930s and with the mounting cylinder wars between marques, the decision to switch to an eight-cylinder engine was what the marketplace was seeking. The price tag of $1,300 was a steep price to pay for many people and ventured into Cadillac territory.
In 2010, this car was offered for sale at RM Auctions 'Automobiles of Amelia Island' event, where it was estimated to sell for $100,000 - $150,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $154,000, inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2010
The car is powered by a 344.8 cubic-inch inline eight-cylinder engine capable of producing just over 100 horsepower. There is a three-speed synchromesh sliding manual gearbox and four-wheel mechanical brakes. The car is from the private collection of Marvin Tamaroff (acquired in the late 1980s or early 1990s) and has been treated to a restoration of the highest standards. The car is finished in black with the underside of the fenders red. The interior was reupholstered in red leather and has red carpeting. The detachable trunk fitted to the rear was done in black leather with a red interior. The car has twin driving lights, dual-cowl lights, frosted wind-wings, dual side-mounted spare with covers and mirrors, a rumble seat and two-rod mounted side windows.
During Buicks early production years, they championed the belief of superior performance at an affordable price. Their overhead valve engine was powerful and durable; it powered Buicks for the first three decades of the twentieth century. By the early 1930s, the Buick Company shifted to an all-new straight eight to power its cars. The engineers had felt that the six-cylinder engines had been engineered to its full potential, and its limits were reached. Over the years, its size had increased, performance enhanced, and its efficiency and smoothness expanded to its full potential. Entering the 1930s and with the mounting cylinder wars between marques, the decision to switch to an eight-cylinder engine was what the marketplace was seeking. The price tag of $1,300 was a steep price to pay for many people and ventured into Cadillac territory.
In 2010, this car was offered for sale at RM Auctions 'Automobiles of Amelia Island' event, where it was estimated to sell for $100,000 - $150,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $154,000, inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2010
2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $125,000-USD $150,000
Sale Price :
USD $222,750
2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $130,000-USD $170,000
Sale Price :
USD $154,000
2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $150,000
Sale Price :
USD $154,000
2007 Vintage Motor Car Auction at Meadow Brook Hall
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $160,000-USD $200,000
Sale Price :
USD $148,500
1931 Buick Series 90 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Buick Series 90
(Data based on Model Year 1931 sales)
1931 Buick Series 90 Sport Roadster Chassis#: 2530002 Sold for USD$58,300 2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1931 Buick Series 90 Sport Roadster Chassis#: 2584845 Sold for USD$222,750 2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1931 Buick Series 90 Sport Roadster Chassis#: 2530002 Sold for USD$75,350 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | |
1931 Buick Series 90 Country Club Coupe Sold for USD$8,250 2019 Mecum : Chicago | |
1931 Buick Model 91 Chassis#: 187413 Sold for USD$24,750 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1931 Buick Series 90 Roadster Chassis#: 2615925 Sold for USD$74,250 2017 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1931 Buick Series 96 Sedan Sold for USD$20,000 2016 Mecum : Dallas | |
1931 Buick Model 91 Four-Door Special Sedan Sold for USD$44,550 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Spring | |
1931 Buick Series 90 Sport Roadster Chassis#: 2584845 Sold for USD$154,000 2016 RM Sothebys : Arizona | |
1931 Buick 96C Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 2585196 Sold for USD$175,000 2015 Mecum : Monterey | |
1931 Buick Series 90 Roadster Chassis#: 2529894 Sold for USD$250,000 2014 Mecum - Monterey | |
1931 Buick Series 90 Seven-Passenger Phaeton Chassis#: 2530160 Sold for USD$67,100 2012 RM Auctions - Hershey, PA | |
1931 Buick 94 Roadster Chassis#: 27196802584845 Sold for USD$154,000 2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island | |
1931 Buick Series 8-90 Sold for USD$148,500 2007 Vintage Motor Car Auction at Meadow Brook Hall |
Buick Series 90s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1931 Buick Series 90's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1931 Buick Series 90 Roadster | 2530002 | 2023 Mecum : Indy | $60,000 | $125,000 | $175,000 |
1931 Buick Series 90 Sport Roadster | 2530002 | 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | $75,000 | $80,000 |
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