1927 Buick Master Six DeLuxe Sport Roadster

Buick introduced its first six-cylinder car in 1914. During a period in the 1920s, the range would consist entirely of sixes. New introductions for the 1924 line included a detachable cylinder head, strengthened chassis and axles, and four-wheel brakes. For 1925, the Standard Six had an overhead-valve engine displacing 191 cubic-inches and offering 50 horsepower. The Master Six had a 255 cubic-inch 70 horsepower engine.

For 1926, the Standard and Master six were restyled and fitted with larger engines of 207 and 274 cubic-inches respectively and would continue almost unaltered through 1927. One distinguishable feature were the slightly rounded radiator edges on the Fisher bodies.

This particular example is a Master Six Roadster and is believed to have been sold new to an individual from Oyster Bay, across the Long Island Sound from Greenwich, CT. The car has been well maintained and is believed to never have been fully apart for restoration. It is finished in Signal Yellow and Green accented by Signal Red striping, which is believed to be its factory original livery. There it a tan Haartz top that was retrimmed a few years ago along with the matching rear mounted spare tire covers. The interior shows well and is trimmed in burgundy leather. The seats appear to have been retrimmed but the dash and door panels are possibly well kept originals.

The car is powered by a 274 cub-cinch overhead valve inline-6 cylinder engine fitted with a single carburetor and offering 75 horsepower. There is a three-speed manual transmission and four-wheel mechanical drum brakes.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2017