Vehicle Description
1931 Buick Series 90 Roadster – Classic Elegance with Historical Charm
This 1931 Buick Series 90 roadster is finished in navy blue over a cream leather interior and powered by a 345ci straight-eight paired with a three-speed manual transmission. Reportedly used for a time to power irrigation equipment on a Bakersfield, California farm, the car is said to have undergone a full refurbishment decades ago under prior ownership. This Series 90 is now offered with manuals, period literature, past award recognition, and a clean California title.
Powertrain & Performance
- 345ci straight-eight engine – Factory rated at 104 horsepower
- Innovative features including oil-temperature regulator and thermostatically controlled radiator shutters
- Floor-shifted three-speed manual transmission
- Technology shared with contemporary Packards and Duesenbergs
Exterior Features
- Navy blue repaint accented with black fenders
- 19″ wire wheels with light green finish and wide whitewall tires
- Side-mounted spare tires with metal covers
- Front safety lights and Mercury hood ornament
- Rear-mounted luggage trunk and fold-down windscreen
- Passenger-side exterior door for rear storage access
Interior & Instrumentation
- Cream leather upholstery on bench seat, door panels, and trim
- Body-color dashboard with centrally mounted instrument cluster
- Four-spoke steering wheel framing speed, fuel, amperage, and temperature gauges
- Five-digit odometer
- Factory tool kit integrated within driver’s door
- Rumble bench seat with matching upholstery and footrest
This beautifully preserved 1931 Buick Series 90 Roadster represents a rare piece of automotive history, featuring innovative engineering that rivaled the finest luxury cars of its era. With its fascinating history including agricultural use in Bakersfield, California, and subsequent restoration, this classic offers both historical significance and timeless elegance.
345ci Straight-Eight | 3-Speed Manual | Rumble Seat | California History