 |  Don't Marquettes have the engine in the front,Pete?
Posted 03/2002 |
|  No prizes, but see if you can guess who posed for this piece of fine art.
Posted 04/2002 |
|  I got to Tasmania first
No you didn't
Yes I did
Didn't
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Posted 05/2002 |
|  Who's the Buick racing driver, Bob Burman?, Louis Chevrolet ?, No it's Col (the King of the) Castle on his very sporty 29-44 Buick Roadster at the Concours Day.
You'll never get it through the RTA, Col. The head restraints are too low!
Posted 06/2002 |
|  "WHEN BETTER TOW TRUCKS ARE BUILT, BUICK WILL BUILD THEM"
Reg, did the RTA really make you do that for a brake test?
Reg Johnson's 1931 Buick 8/50 roadster doing it easy hauling all of 2.5 tons from Marulan to Mittagong.
Posted 07/2002 |
|  Yes I know it's not a Buick, it's a new Holden Monaro so it's related. But take a closer look at the picture, it features our own BCCA Historian, Eric North grinning from ear to ear after having just completed as a passenger some very fast laps around the circuit.
The people in the photo are Peter Brock with Eric in front of the Monaro and at back, l to r Garth Tander, Steven Richards, Rick Kelly, Jason Bright.
Wer'e all green with envy Eric.
Posted 08/2002 |
|  What to do when you run out of chairs!
At the annual hand over dinner creative Colin coaxed four extra chairs from Graham, Owen, Phil and Jonno. and we all sat down.
Now that's club co-operation for you.
Posted 09/2002 |
|  The Buick Tank
Our New Zealand correspondent, Geoff Heaps sent these pictures of the "Buick Tank" which is quite a landmark that can be seen from the road at a property outside Oamaru in South Island, New Zealand. It seems the late John Buick a farmer from Oamaru was also a Buick car enthusiast and even had the Buick logo painted on a tank on his property.
Posted 10/2002 |
|  ”Pausing to Smell the Flowers”
Buicks line up to smell the flowers on the October club run to Swanes Nursery at Dural. The run coincided with the Rose Society of NSW exhibition at the nursery and the Buicks decorated the lawn area whilst members picnicked in the prettiest of settings.
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 11/2002 |
|  Buicks were sold everywhere
Steve Leonard produced this rare advertisment for a 1932 Buick with “Wizzard Control”. Judging by the dealers address it would seem that the Advertisment comes from Hong Kong.
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 11/2002 |
|  BCCA and Webmaster John wish you all a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2006.
Please drive safely
Posted 02/2003 |
|  Bring the Buick - Be there!
The 2006 Buick National Meeting will be centred around the Hunter Valley Region of New South wales near the city of Newcastle. The township of Raymond Terrace will be the hub for the meeting.
PRE TOUR FROM 7th MAY 2006 TO 11 th MAY 2006
NATIONAL MEETING 12th MAY 2006 TO 14th MAY 2006
POST NATIONAL TOUR FROM 15th MAY 2006 TO 25TH MAY 2006
Read all the detail information and down load the entry form by selecting menu item “Buick News” , then click on “017- 2006 Buick Nationals”
Posted 02/2003 |
|  Read all about the great weekend and see all the pictures in Menu Item “Buick News”
Just click on news item 019 plus 019a & b for more pictures
Posted 02/2003 |
|  Check out Alistair’s presentation in new Menu Item
“How to Photograph your Buick”
Posted 02/2003 |
|  Club Run to the Bus & Truck Museum at Tempe, Sunday 19th March.
Story & pictures in menu item "Buick News", then scroll down to 022 - Club Run to the Bus & Truck Museum at Tempe
Webmasters Note: Sorry but I don't think it will fit in your garage Francois!
Posted 02/2003 |
|  Dik and James are building a Belly Tank racer for an EGL Class Australian land speed record attempt in March 2006. They are currently searching for what is called a “Rev Kit” for the cars 3.8ltr Buick V6 engine to enable it to rev hard, this includes Roller Rockers and valve guides. If you can help please eMail the webmaster at mail@buickclub.org.au.
Story and more pictures in Menu Item “Buick News”,
go to 020 - Parts wanted for a Buick Powered Land Speed Record attempt
Posted 02/2003 |
|  The last Buick built in Australia was 1947, until now, following the announcement in December 2004, by Holden Ltd that it is building, for Buick China, the Royaum (a variant of the Holden Caprice). Read the story and see more pictures in Menu Item “Buick News”
Posted 02/2003 |
|  MAY 19th, 2003
100 YEARS of Automobile Manufacture
Buick claims one of the most important and dramatic chapters in the history of the American automobile. Important? Buick was the financial pillar on which General Motors “today the world’s largest automaker “ was created.
For this story go to menu item "Buick News"
Posted 03/2003 |
|  Have a look at ambulance history! There are some 50 period photos of Buick Ambulances, all with Australian built bodies in this new menu item “Buick Ambulances”
Click on the menu heading and wait a moment or two for loading as it is a large file
Posted 03/2003 |
|  In the 1930's, GMA (General Motors Australia) built a series of unique coupes for the local market.
Click on Menu item, "Buick - Australian History" to read about these rare coupes and see more pictures.
Posted 03/2003 |
|  Just click on the MENU ITEM “Buicks we’ve seen” and select your year of interest
This is a forum to exhibit pictures of Buick cars photographed anywhere in Australia since 1965. The file now contains over 200 pictures with lots more to hand still to be added.
Posted 03/2003 |
|  Read all about this outstanding event and see the pictures in menu item "Buick News"
select all 4 items listed under #012
Posted 03/2003 |
|  Read the story and see Alistair Turnbull’s wonderful Buick photography at menu item “Buick News”, just click on “014 - G.M. DAY at Panthers, Penrith”
Posted 03/2003 |
|  This is a forum for the BCCA-NSW Inc. members to display Buick scale models from their private collections. The models are seldom seen and some are quite unique like the 1938 Buick "Y" Job show car pictured.
There are over 100 pictures on file.
See them in Menu Item "Scale Models"
Posted 03/2003 |
|  The RTA will never accept this
Owen we trust you will fit a return spring on that accelerator before you take it out on the road!
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 07/2003 |
|  Club President and First Lady on Junket to Japan
Newly installed BCCA President Col and his lovely wife Dawn wasted no time in jetting off overseas on a cultural visit to Japan to visit their daughter Sam.
Yes Col we believe you when you say it’s “tea”!!
Posted 07/2003 |
|  1938 Buick Century at Eastern Creek Raceway
Club member Ron Neale participating in a Regularity Trial at Eastern Creek Race way.
See menu item “Buick News” for more story
Posted 10/2003 |
|  The Club inspects a really big restoration
This photo was taken when the Buick Club was invited to inspect “CONNIE” the beautifully restored Super Constellation and were permited to set the cars up for a few photos.
Posted 12/2003 |
|  Two of the Club's finest
Sydney newspaper, The Sunday Telegraph's Carsguide section, on the 14th Dec, 2003 featured a wonderful full page article titled, "A wild ride down memory lane" about Jim Eisenhauer and his 1910 Buick. The article included this fabulous picture, in full colour, of Jim and the Buick. The Buick Club thanks the Sunday Telegraph for generously allowing its use in the website.
See more pictures of this Buick in menu item "photo gallery"
Posted 12/2003 |
|  Huckle’s 1948 Buick Super wins at “All American Day”
Congratulations to Anthony and Peter Huckle who won the main trophy, “Car of the Day”, at the All American Day at Castle Towers, Castle Hill, from about 450 other American cars. The display day held on Sunday January 18th was run by the Mustang Owners Club of Australia.
Anthony and Peter’s recent restoration of a beautiful 1948 Buick Super Convertible just stunned the enthusiasts attending.
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 02/2004 |
|  Buick celebrates 100 years at Eastern Creek
Club member, Alistair Turnbull’s picture shows the Buicks in the Featured Cars line-up. See more of the day through the lens with Alistair’s wonderful pictorial record of the event in menu item “Buick News”
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 03/2004 |
|  Col’s “Big Roadster, Big Project” hits the road at last
Club President, Col Castle has enhanced the Club’s vehicle list with the completion of the restoration of this beautiful 1929 Buick Master Six Roadster, model 29-44. Congratulations Col
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 06/2004 |
|  What did the nice policeman say about the SIN BIN, Jonno?
This photo was taken several years ago on a VVCA rally. You can read all about the unique 1929 Buick delivery van in menu item “Buick Stories” then scroll down to "1929 - Buick Delivery Van (The Original Sin Bin)"
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 07/2004 |
|  Collector Buicks are daily drivers in downtown Havana Cuba.
Alistair Turnbull recently visited Cuba and snapped a profile of what the Cuban's drive. Go to menu item "Buick News" #010 - CUBA - The land that time forgot! to see Alistair's unique portfolio of daily street life in Havana
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 07/2004 |
|  Buick Roadsters - favoured transport for Gourmet Run
Sunny winter weather brought out the Buick roadsters for the August Buick/Chrysler Gourmet Run to Berowra Waters.
L to R: 1930 Marquette (Lloyd & Nanette Bracher), 1926 Buick model 24 (Frank & Nancye Hall), 1926 Buick model 24 (Don & Yvette Jones), 1929 Buick model 24 (John & Barbara Gerdtz), 1929 Buick model 44 (Colin & Dawn Castle).
Photo credit - Joan Wasson
Posted 08/2004 |
|  Buick Division Gnome - last seen in Western Australia
Pictures were taken on the South West Tour after the National Meet on our way to Donnybrook. The WA Club had a dedication ceremony at Gnomesville for the GMC (Gnomesville Motor Corp) Buick Division Gnome. After spending some time here waiting for the rest of the mob to arrive, we eventually spoke to a local about the unusual spectacle on the side of the road. He said that the local Council decided to put in a roundabout on a very narrow lonely country road (this confused the locals no end.. They thought it was such a joke that they put a couple of gnomes in the middle of the roundabout. Well, as the story goes, some youths decided it would be fun to trash the gnomes, so they did. The locals complained to the Council on the vandalism. So, the Council decided it would provide a proper area for the locals to display their gnomes, which it did, on the side of the road next to the roundabout. Well, this got known far and wide. So, now many, many people visit the site and bring along their own gromes, with a dedication as to why they are there. There are many and varied reasons and very whimsical, comical and a lot of fun. The site would now house thousands of gnomes and visited by many and is a real tourist spot. Story & Pics, Dawn Castle
Posted 10/2004 |
|  1931 Buick when new in Mexico
The Website receives many enquiries and is often asked to identify cars or parts. Recently José Pedro Camus from Mexico asked if we could identify some cars in his collection of family pictures dating back to his grandfather who was a Mexican General in the Revolution. There were Cadillacs and Dodges and this beautiful 1931 Buick 8 in the snow. It is interesting to note the car carries 1931 Texas registeration so it was near new when photographed.
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 10/2004 |
|  Looking Back into History
1982 saw the 10th anniversary of the Buick Club in NSW. Picture shows the line-up of Buicks at Australiana Village at Wilberforce in that year.
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 12/2004 |
|  Motorfest, Sydney 2005
Australia Day - January 26th, 2005 The inner Sydney CBD streets are awash with hundreds of collector cars on show at the annual Motorfest which is part of the Festival of Sydney.
The Buick line-up, backed onto Hyde Park, is resplendent in this panoramic photo by BCCA member, Alistair Turnbull
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 01/2005 |
|  Gas as a fuel wasn’t always bottled!
This picture of a veteran Buick (possibly 1916), contributed by Marc McInnes, is from a very early English “Autocar” magazine. The caption reads GAS BAG CAR of the type frequently seen in Great Britain during the war of 1914-18. The model illustrated is a 6-cylinder Buick adapted by Osborne and Co, Ltd. A gas capacity of 100 cubic feet was equivalent to only half a gallon of petrol; coal gas was the fuel used.
Imagine needing to carry such a large load and the gas only has enough energy to drive about 9 or 10 miles, slowly at that!
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 03/2005 |
|  What a find! Yes they are still about!
The grin on club member Michael Mackay’s face said it all when he picked-up this rare 1928 Buick Master Opera Coupe, model 28-58, one of only 11 right hand drive cars built. Located in Sydney and previously unkown to the Club, it came from a deceased estate and had been stored in a garage for many years. Quite a lot of restoration work had been completed some 20 to 30 years ago, now Michael can’t wait to get started.
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 04/2005 |
|  The Intrepid JR at the Wheel of the Green Hornet!
What can we say! The intrepid JR, motors into GM Day 2005 at Penrith Panthers at the wheel of the 1918 Battistini Buick “The Green Hornet”.
Read more about this famous car in menu item “Buick Stories” (scroll down to 1918-The Green Hornet)
photo: Alistair Turnbull
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 04/2005 |
|  Dave & Dianne’s Famous Cook Out
Claus did you really say that about Wendy’s gourmet appreciation?
Read more about this great day out in menu item “Buick News” (016 - Dave & Dianne's Cook Out, Sunday July 24)
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 04/2005 |
|  The Buick’s fly down the straight at Eastern Creek
What a great day out. Over 1800 classic cars on display. See the pictures of all the Buicks in menu item “Buick News” “018 - Shannon’s Eastern Creek Classic, 28th Aug 2005
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 04/2005 |
|  Well, it is that time of the year again. It is time for all members of the Buick Car Club of Australia Inc in NSW to pay their membership renewal fee of $40.00 (that is in Australian Dollars). For overseas members please remember to add $20 for postage.
Financial members of this club receive a copy of The Buick News each month, are covered on club outings by the club’s public liability insurance (which is needed in addition to your vehicle’s CTP and any other insurance you might have on your car). You are also entitled to register your vehicle on conditional registration provided the vehicle is at least 30 years old. Conditional registration is an inexpensive way to register the car you might use occasionally rather than daily and although it has its limitations there are still a number of positive reasons for its use.
There are many more reasons to continue to be a member of the club such as the camaraderie at many club functions including the Port Macquarie rally later this year with Queensland members (and any others who care to attend) and of course next year’s National Rally.
If you wanted to read about the history of Buicks or check out past issues of the Buick News or read any number of publications about these great cars then you can as a member contact our Librarian and see what he has in store! Don’t forget too that the club has our own website which is http://www.buickclub.org.au/. It’s a cool site – check it out!!
Members requiring renewal of their membership, everyone even those people who joined the club recently, please make a cheque or money order as follows:
The Buick Car Club of Australia Inc in NSW.
Then complete the Membership Renewal Form enclosed in this issue of The Buick News, pop both form and payment into a stamped envelope and mail to:
The Treasurer
The Buick Car Club of Australia Inc in NSW - P.O. Box 168, Merrylands, NSW, 2160 Australia
I know we all get busy and sometimes forget to organise that membership renewal, please don’t forget this year because after August unpaid members won’t be receiving any of the club benefits, including their monthly magazine.
Thank you
Virginia Russell,
Treasurer
Posted 04/2005 |
|  VALE - Jim Lewis
Our good friend and long time member, Jim Lewis, passed away on 28th November, at the age of 94 years.
Jim has been our oldest active member for quite some time now, driving his wonderful 1912 Buick (both of them born the same year). Jim’s last outing with the Club was for our Centenary Display at Eastern Creek. His knowledge and humourous wit will be sadly missed.
Jim’s collection of cars was spread over different marques and he was still restoring a veteran Morris. Jim was one of nature’s true gentlemen and will be fondly remembered throughout the Club.
Colin Castle (President)
Posted 11/2005 |
|  NSW-Qld Meet Visit Timbertown at Wauchope
At the recent Interstate Buick Meet, the Buicks are lined up around the arena at Timbertown Australiana Village whilst the members look at the exhibits or just tell Buick stories. (photo, John Neale)
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 11/2005 |
|  Santa arrives at Cattle Duffers Creek
Santa flys into Cattle Duffers Creek reserve to the Buick Club’s childrens Christmas Party. No it’s not a low flying aircraft, it’s the Allen’s Marquette low flying!
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 11/2005 |
|  Good times at the CMC Dolls Point Run
This was sent to me but I’m not going to enter into any discussion or correspondence!
It’s enough to say that the club run to Botany Bay was a great day out. To see more pictures of the cars and others on the day select menu item “Buick News” and choose news item 021
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 11/2005 |
|  Intrepid Motoring in Veteran Times, or is it?
Actually Alexander in full period dress and ready to rally was photographed on Monday 1st of May, 2006. Posing with his 1918 Buick EX45 Speedster previously owned in Australia by John your webmaster, Alexander is ready for the “1. Coppa Insalata” rally. This rally of approximately 126 miles, and the first of the spring season in Southern Germany, was the Buick’s first European event in the hands of its new and proud owner and the Buick had the honor of being the oldest car in the rally.
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 11/2005 |
|  Where is it now ?
Kylie Davis sent in this picture of her grandfather Norman Chesworth, a former GMH employee who restored this fine 1926 Buick Standard Six.
Kylie’s great wish is that this story will jog someone's memory and that she will be able to learn what happened to grandad’s Buick. If you know the Buick’s where abouts today or any of it’s history since Norman passed it on, please eMail the information to the webmaster at mail@buickclub.org.au
Read this interesting story and see all the pictures in menu item "Buick Stories". Scroll down to 1926 - Buick Standard Six restored in Melbourne, where is it now?
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 11/2005 |
| With many of us heading to Queensland this weekend for the Buick Nationals, we regret that,
THIS WEBSITE WILL BE UNATTENDED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 11th.
Sorry but incoming eMails will not be read or answered whilst we enjoy our selves up north.
Posted 06/2006 |
|  In the Market Square at the very new Rouse Hill Town Centre it was mid winter but the weather was fine and the day warmed up as it progressed. The roll-up was fantastic, the venue great, the Buicks resplendent and you can see it all in 135 photos in the News Bulletin.
Go to Menu Item “Buick News” and select Item 037 - 2008 Concours.
Posted 06/2006 |
|  Our Buick Concours and Display will be held in the Market Square at the very new Rouse Hill Town Centre. Assemble 9 to 9.30am in our dedicated space on the Windsor Rd front of the Town Centre. Travelling North on Windsor Rd pass the Ettamogah Pub, turn right at the second traffic lights (White Hart Drive opposite the Crematorium gates).
Apart from the cars, there is lots to see and do, so encourage the ladies to come by telling them that the all new Rouse Hill Town Centre combines the traditional values and street scape of a contemporary market town, with the latest in shopping, dining and lifestyle choices. It features 210 shops, 9 Reading cinemas, an 850 seat food terrace, many restaurants and cafes, a fashion strip, fantastic backyard play area for the young ones, library and community centre & much more. If all this hasn’t tempted you, then just bring your own picnic lunch for a great Buick day out.
Posted 06/2006 |
|  Buick - The Australian Story will be launched at the the Buick Club Meeting, thursday July 17, 2008
For more information eMail us via the eMail link in the Menu
Posted 06/2006 |
|  Read the story and see the pictures in Buick News
Go to Menu Item “Buick News” and scroll down to "033 - NSW Changeover Breakfast & Tropy Presentation”
Posted 06/2006 |
|  BCCA and Webmaster John wish you all compliments of the season. Have a great time and please drive safely.
Posted 06/2006 |
|  BCCA and Webmaster John wish you all a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2008.
Please drive safely
Posted 06/2006 |
|  Experience the mood of the celebrations through the lens of Francois Vivot’s camera.
The Buicks, other marques, the Bridge, the Opera House, Sydney Harbour, the Sydney skyline and the Botanical Gardens, they are all there. A great photographic exhibition. Over 100 colour images.
Select menu item “Buick News” and scroll down to “035 - Australia Day - Motorfest 2008”
Posted 06/2006 |
|  Read all the news and see all the pictures in menu item “Buick News”
Just select the following headings-
025 - Co-ordinator, Eric North's Event Report
The Rally Directors overview of this fantastic event
025a - 2006 Nationals Official Photographs
Alistair Turnbull’s brilliant pictures (it’s a big file allow time to load)
025b - The Rally Daily Diary, Part 1
025c - The Rally Daily Diary, Part 2
As an incentive to encourage members to write articles on the National Meet, a Rally Diary Book was passed around to a different participant each day and the diary is reproduced in full
025d - Webmasters Rally Happy Snaps
also a big file
025e - Rally Photos from Behind (or Nice Ass)
A different view of these great Buicks
Posted 07/2006 |
|  BCCA and Webmaster John wish you all
compliments of the season.
Have a great time and please drive safely.
Posted 07/2006 |
|  BCCA and Webmaster John wish you all
a very happy and prosperous 2007.
Have a great New Year and please drive safely.
Posted 07/2006 |
|  Sydney CBD is closed to general traffic on Australia Day, January 26th 2007. and all motoring enthusiasts are encouraged to display their historic and collector cars right in the center of the city along with all the other activities as a major event in the month long Festival of Sydney celebrations. Approximately 1000 cars were displayed.
There’s lots of pictures and they are not all Buicks. See how many you can identify!
See the cars and the crowds in menu item “Buick News”, just click on “ 029 - Motorfest 2007”
Posted 07/2006 |
|  John Bryson, well known in Rally circles has chosen a 1940 Buick 8/40 (Holden body) for his teams entry in this years Peking to Paris Challenge starting in Peking, China May 27th and finishing in Paris, France on June 30th.
The all Australian entry, including the Buick built locally in 1940, will be crewed by experienced rally driver Gerry Crown and John’s son, Matt Bryson.
Team Bryson is very experienced having taken second Classic Outright in the 1997 Peking to Paris Motor Challenge in a locally built “EH” Holden sedan plus many other rally successes.
Buick Club members wish the Bryson Buick team a safe and comfortable journey with a successful finish in Paris.
Read all about the car and it’s preparation, plus see the pictures in menu item “Buick News”.(scroll down to 031 - Peking to Paris, 2007”
To keep up to date with the preparations and rally progress, click here
Peking to Paris Challenge
Posted 07/2006 |
|  BCCA off shore, member David Thomson, has recently purchased and imported Basil Keir’s former 1938 McLaughlin Buick 90 series seven passenger Limousine into Singapore. Read the story and see the pictures in menu item “Buick News” then select “032 - 1938 McLaughlin Buick Limousine Sails to Singapore”
Posted 07/2006 |
|  All the fun of the Christmas Party told in pictures. Read the story and see the photos in menu item “Buick News” then select “034 - Club Christmas Dinner at the Gronau's".
Posted 07/2006 |
|  Old Yeller II, the Californian junk yard dog that swept all before it in American sports car racing in the 1960’s, was invited to show and race at the HRSCA, Historic Tasman Series racing at Eastern Creek, Sydney.
Read the story and see all the pictures (there is a lot) in menu item “Buick News”. Just select,
028 - Old Yeller II, On the Track at Eastern Creek
028a - Old Yeller II, Call to the Grid at Eastern Creek
028b - Old Yeller II, Close up in the Pits at Eastern Creek
028c - Old Yeller II, The People in the Pits at Eastern Creek
Posted 07/2006 |
|  1949 - Buick Ranch Car, a Custom Built Hunting Convertible
Go to Menu Item “Buick Stories” and scroll down to "1949 - Buick Ranch Car, a Custom Built Hunting Convertible”
1923 - Buick Six Finished With Dupont Fabrikoid
Go to Menu Item “Buick Stories” and scroll down to "1923 - Buick Six Finished With Dupont Fabrikoid”
1951 - Buick, Only a Few Here
Go to Menu Item “Buick Stories” and scroll down to "1951 - Buick, Only a Few Here”
1950 - BUICK - A New Beauty for 1950
Go to Menu Item “Road Tests” and scroll down to "1950 - BUICK - A New Beauty for 1950"
1924 - Road Impressions of the Buick Four
Go to Menu Item “Road Tests” and scroll down to "1924 - Road Impressions of the Buick Four”
1923 - “Before the Drive” - Mrs and Miss Govers
Go to Menu Item “Buick Stories” and scroll down to "1923 - “Before the Drive” - Mrs and Miss Govers”
1956 - Buick or Packard V8
Go to Menu Item “Road Tests” and scroll down to "1956 - Buick or Packard V8”
1958 - Modern Motor, Know Your Pre-War Buick
Go to Menu Item “Road Tests” and scroll down to "1958 - Modern Motor, Know Your Pre-War Buick”
Posted 07/2006 |
|  We’ve added a new Menu item, Australian Buick Road Tests.
These are road tests conducted by the Australian motoring press when the Buicks were new. First up there are seven individual road tests, but we will add more as soon as they are available. To access, simply click on the menu item "ROAD TESTS"
As a viewer, if you have a suitable local Buick road test you would like to contribute to this site, please eMail the webmaster about your interest
Posted 07/2006 |
|  Oldest Meets Newest at the 2006 Nationals
At the 2006 Buick Nationals the oldest Buick on the pre-rally, the 1912 model 28 of Graham & Sue Porter (Qld) gets to know the newest Buick on the pre-rally, the 1978 model 4CU37 Electra Park Avenue coupe of Barbara & John Gerdtz (NSW). The Buicks kept company in the car park at the Nelson Bay Marina whilst their humans enjoyed the Dolphin Watch cruise.
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 07/2006 |
|  Cars of the Stars, Napier New Zealand
Your Webmaster and the lovely Barbara have been on a cruise to celebrate 50 years of wedded bliss and when the cruise ship left the Port of Napier in New Zealand it was farewelled by a local Jazz band and swing dancers on the dock. The photo was taken from the cabin balcony and the cars pictured were the transport of the stars. Note the 1938 Buick, second from left.
Posted 09/2006 |
|  “1930 Barbie & Elegant Lady”
Club member Francois Vivot is showing one of Mattilde Roos' professional photograph she took of Barbie and Liisa Simola.
The car of course is Francois 1930 Buick sedan.
Posted 09/2006 |
|  Toothy grin says it all at the Pub Lunch
Congratulations BCCA Queensland, the Interstate Meet was a great event. Photo was taken by Tony Gentilcore at the sunday Pub Lunch and the grin on the Buicks reflects the smiles of their owners all weekend at Coffs Harbour during the Qld/NSW bi-annual Interstate Meet last month.
Posted 09/2006 |
|  Thanks Mike, I made it Down Under - Love Mum
Our Website received this lovely eMail from Mike Herwig of California ”I discovered a photo of old buicks in a family album and had the photo enlarged because it shows my mother about the age of twenty two. I remember mum saying she was employed by the McLaughlin Buick agency in Windsor, Ontario Canada. I was curious about the year of the cars so I went on the web and found your club site. The cars in the photo look like your member Dave’s 1917 DX 45 and I believe the diamond shaped badge on the radiator says McLaughlin not Buick. I mailed a copy of this photo to your club today as mum always wanted to go to Australia and now she has.”
Thanks Mike for sharing this with us, and yes we agree, 1917 McLaughlin Buick is the right identification.
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 09/2006 |
|  GM Day 2008 - Car of the Day
At the recent GM Day at Penrith Panthers, Sydney for GM’s 100th Anniversary a special time-line of representative GM vehicles was displayed. The extensive line-up ranged from a very early veteran Cadillac to a current model Hummer. But it was the beautiful 1912 Buick, model 36, of Graham Weekes that took out the coverted “GM’s Car of the Day” trophy which was presented to Graham by Eve Lauter from GM’s Holden Public Relations.
Posted 09/2006 |
|  1929 Buick, first car officially to cross the new Glenhaven Rd Bridge.
The Official Opening of the new Glenhaven Road Bridge on the Sunday before Christmas when the formal opening was by the Mayor of Baulkham Hills. The ribbon was cut with a sword by the young lad riding the horse (Disabled School of Riding) and first car officially across the bridge was the 1929 Buick belonging to your webmaster. It represented the first bridge built in 1930. The Morris Minor and the Volkswagen represented the second, one way at a time, bridge built in 1950. At the rear is the Mayor’s new Holden Statesman (the same car, made here, is sold in China badged as the new Buick Park Avenue.)
Posted 09/2006 |
|  Buick - 2008, Restoration of the Year
At the recent Buick Club Concours Event, Francois and Francine Vivot’s new restoration of the rare and very elegant 1927 McLaughlin Buick Tourer, model 27-25 was awarded the Restoration of the Year - 2008 trophy. A popular decision for a great restoration effort and result.
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Posted 09/2006 |
|  1926 Buick is Crane Lifted to Hilton Hotel Ballroom
In 1976, Dave McCredie’s, 1926 concours winning Buick Standard 6 tourer was invited to Holden’s 50 years celebrations, sharing the limelight with the then new Holden Statesman Caprice.
This involved a very scary night time crane lift to the 1st floor of the Sydney Hilton Hotel.
For more information and pictures of the lift, go to menu item “Buick Stories” and scroll down to "1926 - Buick Tourer Shows 50 Years Development to the 1976 Holden Statesman Caprice”
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Posted 09/2006 |
|  1938 Buick series 90L sees service with the Belgian Army
Yves Beaufays from Brussels, Belgium sent this historic Buick photo to the website. The photo, taken on April 4th, 1939, was found amongst old family papers and whilst little is known about the car it has the Belgian Army logo on the rear door. Yves is wondering if it could be a McLaughlin Buick.
Thank you Ives for sharing this moment of history with us.
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Posted 09/2006 |
|  1929 Buick Expert Visits Down Under
Bill McLaughlin (from the Canadian Buick McLaughlin family), who publishes the 1929 Silver Anniversary Newsletter, is paying Australia a visit for the first time and in all his experience has seen for the first time several of the surviving 1929 model 29-24 roadsters. He is pictured behind the wheel of the webmaster’s wire wheeled restored example. The 29-24’s were only made in Australia and were fitted with Holden bodies on the small series running gear. There are a dozen surviving examples in Australia plus one in New Zealand and one in South Africa. There is no evidence that this model was ever produced in North America or seen there.
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Posted 09/2006 |
|  1922 Buick sees service with the Chile Andes Mining Company Railway
Pablo Moraga Feliu from Chile sent this historic Buick photo to the website with a request to assist with year and model identification. The photo, was taken in 1927 and what a great historic photo it is. Because of the railway modifications it is difficult to be 100% accurate with identification, however, the 12 stud rear hub indicates a 3/4 floating differential which was only fitted to the small Buicks of the period and the headlight shape was last used in 1922 so the subject car should be a 1922 Buick, 4 cylinder, model 22-37.
Thanky you Pablo for sharing thios moment of history with us.
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Posted 09/2006 |
|  1948 Buick - First UN registered vehicle
Club historian, Eric North, has contributed this historic news clipping featuring the first car allotted a United Nations registeration “UN 1”. You guessed it, it’s a 1948 Buick of course. Thanks Eric.
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Posted 09/2006 |
|  Presidents Weekend at Jamberoo Valley Lodge, July 2007
Thanks to Tony Gentilcore for the pic of the gang.
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Posted 09/2006 |
|  Historic Buick “Old Yeller II” to race at “The Creek”
Old Yeller II, now owned and raced by Ernie Nagamatsu, is the “Backyard Special” built 1959 at the legendary Hollywood Motors, Los Angeles. It is powered by the big block 1959, 401 “Nailhead” Buick (6.6 liters) engine
Ernie Nagamatsu, a member of the Buick Club of America, will race “Old Yeller II” at Eastern Creek in December 2006.
For more information and pictures go to menu item “Buick News” and select 026 - Historic Buick “Old Yeller II” to race at “The Creek”
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Posted 09/2006 |
|  GM Day at Penrith Panthers, May 2007
Thanks to Tony Gentilcore for the pics of some of the Buicks lined up at GM day
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Posted 09/2006 |
|  It was a cool sunny winters day, but was lovely and warm in the sun at Rouse House Town Centre for the 2010 Display and Concours Day. There were 6 vintage cars and 17 from the 30's upwards including two previously unseen cars. Have a look by going to menu item, Buick News and select, 049 - 2010 NSW Buick Concours Display Day
Posted 10/2008 |
|  Happy New Year to all our Buick Friends
BCCA and Webmaster John wish you all a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2010.
Please drive safely
Posted 10/2008 |
|  Happy New Year to all our Buick Friends
BCCA and Webmaster John wish you all a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2010.
Please drive safely
Posted 10/2008 |
|  Happy New Year to all our Buick Friends
BCCA and Webmaster John wish you all a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2010.
Please drive safely
Posted 10/2008 |
|  April 6-17 - 2010 BUICK NATIONALS were held in Wangaratta, Echuca and Bendigo, Victoria, hosted by the Victorian Buick Club. If you were there your photo is probably on record. Have a look by going to menu item, Buick News and select, 048 - Story, People and Events of the 2010 Victorian Nationals
There are 90 photos, please allow time for the file to load.
Posted 10/2008 |
| Members please note that the Buick segment on the ABC Collectors program advertised to go to air on Friday 4th Dec., has been rescheduled to be aired on Friday 11th December.
Posted 10/2008 |
|  Read the story and view all the photos (72 in total) by selecting menu item, Buick News, then scroll down to 046 - Buick East Coast meet, October 2009.
Posted 10/2008 |
|  The 2008 Repco Tasman Revival Meeting is on again Fri,Sat,Sun 28-30 November, and the famous Buick junk yard dog, Old Yeller II is coming from the USA to race again at the “Creek”.
The Tasman Revival meeting, run by the Historic Sports and Racing Car Association of NSW (Inc) is designed to showcase Historic Motorsport as it is in Australia at the present time. Learn more about this historic race meet at Repco Tasman Revival Meeting
Read about OYII’s racing at the “Creek” and see all the photos from 2006 in menu item “Buick News” and scroll to item 028 +a,b.&c.
Posted 11/2008 |
|  BCCA and Webmaster John wish you all good health and every happiness in 2009. Have a great time over the New Year season and please drive safely.
Posted 11/2008 |
|  See Francois Vivot’s great pictorial record of January, 2009 NRMA Motorfest and 2009 All American Day in Menu Item, Buick News (040 - Motorfest & All American Day, 2009)
There are over 100 photos and they are not all Buicks! These two events attracted near on 1500 collector cars this year.
Posted 11/2008 |
|  Check out Barbara Gentilcore’s impressions and photos, plus Francois Vivot’s pictorial record of another great GM Day at Penrith Panthers wonderful venue by the lake. It’s all in menu item “Buick News” (041 - 2009 N.S.W., G.M. Day at Panthers, Penrith)
Posted 11/2008 |
|  See Francois Vivot’s pictorial record of this outing in Menu Item, Buick News (038 - Family Christmas Run to Harry’s Cafe de Wheels)
Posted 11/2008 |
|  Ernie and Elaine Nagamatsu, the owners of Old Yeller II, were again invited to bring their famous historic race car to Australia for the 2008 Tasman Revival Meeting at Eastern Creek Raceway on November 27– 30. Local Crew Chief and Buick Club member, Jim Russell tells the story, with photos.
Click on menu item Buick News and select “039 - Old Yeller II Drops Back Down Under”
Posted 11/2008 |
|  Our Buick Concours and Display will be held in the Market Square at the new Rouse Hill Town Centre. Assemble 9 to 9.30am in our dedicated space on the Windsor Rd front of the Town Centre. Travelling North on Windsor Rd pass the Ettamogah Pub, turn right at the second traffic lights (White Hart Drive opposite the Crematorium gates).
Apart from the cars, there is lots to see and do, so encourage the ladies to come by telling them that the new Rouse Hill Town Centre combines the traditional values and street scape of a contemporary market town, with the latest in shopping, dining and lifestyle choices. It features 210 shops, 9 Reading cinemas, an 850 seat food terrace, many restaurants and cafes, a fashion strip, fantastic backyard play area for the young ones, library and community centre & much more. If all this hasn’t tempted you, then just bring your own picnic lunch for a great Buick day out.
Posted 11/2008 |
|  See the photos of this great day out in menu item “Buick News”. Just select 044 - 2009 Concours Day at Rouse Hill Town Centre, 2009
Posted 11/2008 |
|  See the photos of this great day out in menu item “Buick News”. Just select 042 - 2009 Presidents Run to Motorlife Museum, Wollongong.
Click on this link for more information about this exciting new home for Motorlife.
The Australian Motorlife Museum
Posted 11/2008 |
|  See the photos of this great day out in menu item “Buick News”. Just select 045 - 2009 - Handover Lunch and Presentation of Trophies
Posted 11/2008 |
|  Shared from the Moline Family Album is this wonderful collection of 19 period photos and their story. See the collection and read their story by selecting menu item "Buick Stories" and scrolling down to "1913 - The Moline Family Buick Worked Hard "
Posted 11/2008 |
|  Go to menu item, Buick News and select, 047 - Buicks Seen at the 2010 Victorian Nationals
There are 149 photos in all so it’s a large file, please allow time for it to load.
Posted 11/2008 |
|  The Gathering Attending the 2010 Nationals
Group photo taken at the display day at Wangaratta. Photo by Barbara Gentilcore
Posted 11/2008 |
|  Jim and Virginia’s New Buick Baby
Jim and Virginia have just acquired their new Buick baby, a 1977, 3.8 litre V6 Buick Skyhawk which is very rare in Australia. Previously not known to our club this pretty little coupe has been a resident of Sydney all its life again demonstrating you can never know what is out there.
Posted 11/2008 |
|  2008 Holden Coupe 60 Concept Show Car
At the GM Day held at Caloundra on Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast for the celebration of GM’s 100th birthday and Holden’s 60th birthday, Holden proudly displayed their newest concept car, the Coupe 60. This GM celebration formed part of the 2008 Buick Nationals and although the Coupe 60 is not a Buick it could be seen as Buick’s great, great Australian grandson. It is 95 years since the first Australian bodied GM cars, 1913 Buicks, were produced and sold by McIntosh and Sons of Sydney, many years before the Holden family started their Holden Motor Body Builder business.
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Posted 11/2008 |
|  1908 Buick Model F has a connection to Armidale
This period photo of a family gathering around a 1908 model F Buick was taken in America. Its relevence to Australia is that the youngster standing on the left running board is the the great grandfather of a member of the Armidale Classic and Specialist Car Club. The BMW military motorcycle shown at our Armidale display belonged to him. The photo was given to the club by Mr Lyndon Hardman of Armidale.
Posted 11/2008 |
|  Period English Buick Advertisment
Fellow Vauxhall historian, George Seymour, kindly sent in this rare period Buick advertisment from the UK. Don't know the date but believe it to be soon after 1920 when GM ceased using the Bedford-Buick name plate on UK bodied Buick chassis. Thank's George it’s nice to see how it was done on the other side of the world.
Posted 11/2008 |
|  1935/35 Buick 8/40 Roadster - Holden Body
Thank you Andy Murray for sharing this great period photo from your family album. It pictures your fathers 1934/35 Buick 8/40 Holden bodied roadster powering through the NSW bush when the car was relatively new. Nice Buick and quite rare.
Posted 11/2008 |
|  1922 - “Old Faithful” The Buick Farm Ute
Ian Hart shares with us this great period photo of his 1922 Buick farm utility. Built from an original, Canadian supplied Buick model 22-35 Touring, it’s an interesting story and there are more photos. To see these go to Menu Item, “Buick Stories” and scroll down to “1922 - “Old Faithful” The Buick Farm Ute”.
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 11/2008 |
|  1924 - John Lee’s McLaughlin Buick, model 45
John shares with us this great photo of his 1924 McLaughlin Buick Touring, model 24-45. John’s Buick has a history, it’s an interesting story and there are early period photos. To see these go to Menu Item, “Buick Stories” and scroll down to “1924 - Off-Road in a Buick: Sydney - Nerriga in 1931/2.”.
To view previous “Pictures of the Moment” click on “view archives” below
Posted 11/2008 |
|  1955 - The Model & The Car
Tony and Barbara Gentilcore’s daughter Stacey in a photo shoot with a renowned pinup photographer from the USA, featuring Qld member, Hans Van Riel's gorgeous 55 Buick Roadmaster Convertible. This great period photo was actually taken very recently at the Gold Coast's, Wintersun Festival.
Check out the Gentilcore family impressions and photos of this great event. There are Buicks, other marques, rods and all the atmosphere of the festival. It’s all in menu item “Buick News” (043 - Wintersun Nostalgic Festival - 29th May to 8th June 2009)
Posted 11/2008 |
|  Brand New 1927 Buick Coach, model 27-20
From the Lambert family album, Tim Lambert has forwarded this valuable piece of Australian Buick history. It is a great photo and in excellent condition for it's age. TheBuick is clearly very new when the photo was taken, perhaps not even yet registered as there are no lables or front number plate and the tyre treads are very pronounced. The car is a Holden bodied (Australian built) 1927 Buick Standard Six coach (that is a 2 door, 5 seat, sedan type car with bucket seats in front). This was a popular body style at that time costing £445 as opposed to £510 for the 4 door sedan. Taken in Katoomba in 1927, it is thought the lady in the Buick is Margaret Cascadden a friend of Tim’s grandmother. Thank you Tim for sharing with us.
Posted 11/2008 |
|  1940 Buicks by the Truckload
“Your new Buick will be ready tomorrow sir!” might be the salesman’s remark. We just have to fit the hubcaps and bumper bars and clean off the snow.”
These Fisher bodied Buicks are being road delivered to an American Buick dealer by road somewhere near Michigan.
Photo sent in by Phil.
Posted 11/2008 |
|  Buick - The Australian Story
A “MUST READ” for all Buick enthusiasts and readers with a special interest in GM’s early Australian history.
With the Foreword by former Holden Public Affairs Manager, Marcus McInnes
Buick, the affordable car to aspire to. Favoured by Australians from the man in the street and the motor enthusiast through to Prime Ministers and ultimately the Govenor General. This is Buicks local history with qualified reference and as Buick was General Motors main product and cash cow in Australia until the mid 1920’s, Buick’s Australian history is virtually inseparable from GM’s early Australian history. The story provides an in depth insite to GM’s entry and establishment in Australia prior to WW II.
Written in chronological format covering Buicks presence and impact in Australia from the very early 1900’s through to the present day. The text in lay terms covers Buick models, how Buicks were sold, who sold them and who bought them. There are many stories of epic Buick travel, particularly in the vintage and veteran years together with Buick’s unique Australian designed and built body styles and purpose built work and professional cars. This 457 page story is illustrated with 750 B&W photographs (many early period pictures), plus 450 other images including early advertising and sales literature.
Published in association with the Buick Car Club of Australia Inc. in NSW., it is available only on direct purchase.
eMail enquiries to - mail@buickclub.org.au
phone enquiries (02) 4784 2091 or (02) 9629 7957
Price - AUD$65 plus $15, P&P (Australia only) - Mastercard & Visa accepted
Buick, The Australian Story is now printed and sold in the USA.
It is available direct from www.lulu.com for US$49.95. Lulu sell on line and being printed in the USA, North American readers can now eliminate the international postage and currency exchange costs
of purchasing ex Australia.
On entering Lulu's website, go to "books" and enter the word "Buick", it is the first book on screen.
Posted 11/2008 |
|  Start Time 7.30pm and our meetings are now held at the
NRMA Motoring & Services Roadside Assistance headquarters located in the old Arnott’s building, No 9 George St, North Strathfield.
Entry to our room through the NRMA Training Centre carpark adjacent.
Posted 11/2008 |
| Open to all Buick owners and enthusiasts.
Membership Application Request
Posted 11/2008 |
|  Michael Monaghan's 1950s Buick
Michael bought his Riviera model Buick in Canada two years ago. It came with five original tyres and he is owner number six of this particular car. In 1950 it would have cost $3300 and it had only travelled 16000 miles. The previous owner said it was just too beautiful to drive!
It can be seen on Collectors ABC tv Thurs 5 March at 13:30 (early afternoon edition)
Posted 02/2009 |
