BF Classified: 1930 Buick Series 60

• Seller: David B rill (Contact)
• Location: Essex, Connecticut
• Mileage: 2,500 Shown
• Chassis #: 2596471
• Title Status: Clean
• Engine: 331 cui Inline-6
• Transmission: 3-Speed Manual

It’s wild to think cars like this Buick are now nearly 100 years old! A ton has changed since it was built, but this 7-passenger sedan isn’t all that different from modern cars. It has conventional controls, basic creature comforts, and plenty of space for the whole family. This one has 55+ years of known history, which is pretty incredible to think about, and it looks like a really nice driver. It’s being offered here as a Barn Finds Classified in Essex, Connecticut, with an asking price of $17,500.

The seller purchased this Buick as a project back in 1993. The previous owner had the car for over 20 years and, at some point, started the restoration but got distracted by other projects, and it stalled. Most of the major work was already done, including paint, engine rebuild, and upholstery, but it still needed a ton of work. The seller finished putting it back together and started taking it to shows. They believe they put about a thousand miles on it, but it hasn’t seen much use in the past 15 years. Everything still works, they start it regularly, but it’s going to need some service before it’s ready to be driven on the open road.

Over the past decade, inline-6 engines have made a comeback in SUVs and trucks. Back in 1930, an inline-6 was often the engine of choice for higher-end automobiles, as they were smooth and offered solid performance. The Series 60 was Buick’s flagship model, so it received their big 331 cui inline-6, which produced 99 horsepower. That might not sound all that impressive, but when Ford’s Model A was rated at just 40 horsepower, it was the cat’s pajamas. The seller says it runs well and starts easily.

The inside is presently in good condition, with the correct style velvetine fabric on the seats and door cards and a felt-like fabric on the headliner. The seller admits the carpets are of a more modern style than what it would have originally had, but they look nice. All of the gauges work, the heater fan blows air, the horn works, and the window wipers function. It could use a good cleaning, but otherwise it appears ready to use.

It won’t take much to get this Buick ready for shows. It probably won’t ever replace your modern daily driver. It still has its original rod-driven mechanical brakes, but it’s pretty incredible that you can climb into a nearly 100-year-old car, turn the ignition lever, hit the floor-mounted starter button, and head off to the store like normal. Seeing something like this on the road would definitely catch our attention, and it might inspire future generations to learn more about automotive history. So, hopefully, this one’s next owner will get it out on the road and let people see it firsthand! If you’d love to be its next owner, contact the seller and make them an offer.