1918 Buick Model E49 7 Pass Touring Original Unrestored Preservation Class

This amazingly well reserved example was purchased by the current owner in 1969, and maintained in original condition all these years. Think about that...its only recently that the hobby has started to appreciate such cars. This owner was a bit of a pioneer really, one of the few that valued the well worn patina of an original unrestored car. Time was luckily on his side and many people now have come around to his way to thinking.

These cars are now welcomed at concours events and are often the stars nowadays. Trust me, you'll get a lot more attention with this car than you will with just about any other restored car. This car has proved that. It's won awards at the shows in the area -the Dayton and Cincinnati Concours-both very prestigious events-and its driven there and back. The passionate caretaker takes the time to fully demonstrate its interesting external valve train engine and crowds gather. Its a pretty famous car really in the area, and rightfully so.

The car features Artillery Wheels, Dual Rear Spares, Wind Wings, Fat Man Steering Wheel, an Auxillery Air Compressor, Exhaust Whistle, with a Water Faucet Mascot completing the package. The interior features unusual dealer installed cloth seat covers over the door panels and jump seats, some of which reveal the factory leather. Parts of the Original Seats are present and appropriately nondescription covers have been added over areas of failed upholstery. A new top had to be added when the remnants of a Hurricane hit the area and ripped the original to shreds on the way back from one show, and correct new side curtains have been added as well.

The Owner is now over 90 and ready to pass this car on to a new caretaker who will preserve the car for future generations to enjoy. The car is accompanied by a spare Engine, Gearbox, Radiator, 2front fenders. 1 rear fender. and an extra set of Headlights.

This is a pretty special car.