1923 Buick Roadster

1923 Buick Roadster in the Antique Auto Display.

1923 Buick Roadster in the Antique Auto Display.

Name/Title

1923 Buick Roadster

Description

In 1923, Buick offered this vehicle with either a four or six-cylinder engine. This four-cylinder Model 23-39 is incredibly rare, being one of eight known to still exist. With an original price of $1125, this car was first sold by Butler Buick in Butler, PA. Some features of this car include drum-shaped headlights, crowned fenders, cowl lights, and overhead valves. This car was last registered in 1956, and sat in a garage in Long Island, NY until it was donated to the museum in 2020. Museum volunteers were able to get the car running again in 2023. Besides the top and tires, the car is in original condition.

Motor Vehicle Type

Automobile

Make and Manufacture

Manufacturer

Buick

Model

Roadster

Manufacture Date

1923

Motor Vehicle Details

Engine

Engine Position

Front-Engine

Bore/Stroke

Bore: 3.4 inches. Stroke: 4.3 inches.

Horsepower

60

Drivetrain

Drive Type

Rear-Wheel Drive

Body

Body Style

Roadster

Doors

2

Number of Passengers

2

Top Speed

50-60 mph

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Roadster

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Automobile

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Motor Vehicles

Nomenclature Class

Land Transportation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 07: Distribution & Transportation Objects