1910 Buick Model F Touring Car
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Model: F
Body Style: Touring Engine: Horizontally opposed two cylinder, 20 horsepower, 171 cubic inch displacement Transmission: Planetary style with two speeds forward, one reverse Chassis: Steel ladder construction Wheelbase: 89” Wheels: Wood spoke artillery Tires: 4″ by 33″” Exterior Color: Burgundy Interior Color: Burgundy |
| The General Motors Company was founded in 1908 when William C. Durant combined the existing Buick, Cadillac and Oldsmobile companies. The Buick line was the most successful of the three and by 1910 was producing a variety of two and four cylinder vehicles with the famous “Valve In-Head” engines that were first developed in late 1904. This 1910 Model F Touring car has a two-cylinder, overhead valve engine that is mounted underneath the vehicle’s body-not under the hood as one would normally expect, coupled to a planetary transmission and a chain driven rear end.
This example is complete with a full host of brass accessories including acetylene head lamps with their proper and matching brass carbide generator, brass oil side lamps with matching tail lamp, brass bulb horn, speedometer, and folding windshield assembly. The Model F Buick in the Stahls Autmotive Foundation collection was awarded the Award of Excellence by the Veteran Motor Car Club in 2003. The vehicle was restored to be driven, as opposed to being a static show piece. For this reason, several modifications were made to make the vehicle more roadworthy. These modifications include an updated, modern electrical system with an electric starter, distributor-style ignition, and electric lighting. The car has also had a later updraft carburetor added. Seat belts were added for safety in the front and rear. It should be noted that these additions were carefully added and can be removed from the vehicle without damaging or altering any of the original components and do not detract from the vehicle’s originality or authenticity. |
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