The Buick today presents as shown in the photographs. Yes, some of the turquoise paint has faded and one or two small areas have flaked or chipped but none of this takes away from the almost outrageous Art Deco styling and detailing of this car. From the hooded headlight cowls with inset blue jewels to those fabulous Ventiports. Genuinely, this Buick isn’t from just a different era, it`s from a different world. Indeed, the patina, in my belief, is totally in keeping with character of the car and to re-paint it would be a great shame. The styling continues inside the cabin with a typical 1940`s dash, large steering wheel and a full set of dials and named buttons. The original cloth trim is showing some wear especially to the seat base in the front and as such has been loosely covered with Mexican blankets. To recover would not be a big or expensive job but obviously would be to personal taste and hence why I have not taken this step. The headlining was replaced 10 years ago and rear carpets more recently. Turn the key, push the button and the straight-8 fires up immediately sounding smooth yet purposeful. Select 1st and the beast glides forward sedately changing up easily via the column change to 3rd (top) and you are already cruising at 30-35MPH. On the open road, the Buick is quite sensational with great roadholding, positive steering and not surprisingly, huge road presence! It is a big car but even around the lanes of the UK is totally manageable with firm brakes and excellent all `round visibility.
Can't seem to open the rear trunk (boot) and the keys don't work in the doors or ignition. The ignition is push button so a key isn't required. This would be the one thing needed rectifying. There's a spare wheel and a ton of spare parts in the boot. The key for the fuel tank works.