1927 Buick 6 Roadster

Throughout the 1920s, Buick refined their model range and were renowned for building high quality, strong performing cars at a reasonable price. In 1924, all Buicks were equipped with front wheel brakes as standard, along with mechanical refinements like a detachable cylinder head. For 1925, the six-cylinder models formed the basis of the Buick range, consisting of the Standard Six and Master Six, the latter boasting niceties like a Motometer, scuff plates, clock, heater and even shock absorbers. Built on a choice of two wheelbase lengths, the Buick customer was offered a wide choice of bodywork including sedan, roadster or tourer. Improvements kept coming and for 1926 the styling was revised, the chassis, driveshaft and back axle made stronger and the frame came with Zerk lubrication fittings. The clutch was stronger and separate Delco starter and generator units were adopted. For 1927, the gearbox pattern reverted to a more conventional layout. Buick had a long involvement with Australia, dating back before the First World War when the first examples were imported by local agents, and through the 1920s when a number were imported from Canada in CKD form to be assembled locally. In 1926, General Motors opened plants in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth and contracted Holden Motor Body Builders to supply coachwork that was often quite different in build methods and general styling to their American counterparts. Records from Holden indicate there were 2,857 Australian-made Buicks delivered in 1927, the year the car offered here was built. The 1927 Buick is a robust, well made vintage car with enough power to make driving in modern conditions a pleasant experience. There is a strong club scene for the Buick here in Australia and plenty of support available to owners both here and in the USA.