1929 Buick 25 Vintage Endurance Rally Car
Rally Cars for sale
Rally Preparation Services are thrilled to have been consigned to offer for sale this Buick 25 Vintage Rally Car.
Buick is one of the oldest vehicle marques with the first cars being built at the turn of the (last) century. Buick’s early success was due in part to technical innovation including an overhead valve configuration and the marketing flair of Billy Durrant. Buick’s financial success soon paved the way to the formation of General Motors (GM) with a structured model and brand ladder. For 1929 the 116 series (116 is the dimension of the wheelbase in inches) continued with the engines stroked and bored up from 3200cc to 3900cc, the bigger valves and a revised oil pump giving a useful 10bhp increase.
This charming car was imported from California in 2012 where it was reported to have been tucked away in a garage untouched for 20 years. When the car arrived, it was converted to its gentle rally spec over the following 4 years. Since then the car has done relatively little work and more recently the current owner has continued with many gentle upgrades to keep the car in good form.
A list of works done since the car arrived in the UK is detailed in the specifications.
A great pre-war car with much character but above all some of the main ingredients necessary for rallies – simplicity, ground clearance and strength! We have a number of clients who own and enjoy these cars, which have a huge following globally with a very active club – www.29buick.ca
The car is currently with Rally Preparation Services sister Company, the SASCo storage facility and available for inspection.
All viewings and test drives welcomed through direct contact with Rally Preparation Services.
All enquiries please contact us on mail@rpsrally.com or telephone +44(0)1993 358009
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Specification from 2012 - 2016 Works
Engine:
Rebuilt with new pistons and rings
Main white metal bearings inspected and checked
New oil pump gears
Oil ways cleared/cleaned
Cylinder Head refaced
Hardened valve seats and new valves and springs
New concealed spin off oil filter housing
New modern oil lines
NOS Stromberg BX (downdraft carb fitted
New throttle linkage fabricated
King glass bowl fuel filter
Cooling:
Modern core fitted to radiator
Water pump rebuilt
New silicon hoses
Electrical:
Converted to 12v with complete rewire
12v alternator
New fuse boards
Original bull horn twin air horns
Battery master switch concealed under dash
Halogen driving light
Facet fuel pump
Monit G200
12v Aux twin USB charging
Oil pressure water temp gauge
Ammeter
Fuel gauge
Vintage style switches
Body:
Body Resprayed red over black
New elements of ash frame where required
Bumpers re chromed
Chassis:
Chassis fully checked
Springs checked
6 new wire wheels with rolled rims
6 new Lucas tyres and tubes
Race grade brake linings
Interior:
All seats refurbished and covered in black leather
Door cards covered in black leather
New rubber floor mats
Lockable steel trunk in rear
