1932 BUICK Series 90, 8-cyl.
1932 BUICK Series 90, 8-cyl.
  FEATURES  1932 BUICK Series 90, 8-cyl.  
  BUICK — SERIES 90 — EIGHT: The top of the line Series 90 Buick used a new 134″ wheelbase chassis and among its various models were two new body styles, the 4-door Club Sedan and 2-door Victoria Coupe. Standard on all Series 90 Buicks were wire wheels and dual side mounts.

 		 
  I.D. DATA: Serial numbers right side of frame behind front fender opening. Starting: 2602732. Ending: 2659522. Engine numbers on crankcase. Starting: 2751922.

 		 
Model No.Body Type & SeatingPriceWeightProd. Total
Series 80    
862-dr. Vic. Trav. Cpe.-5P$1,54043351800
874-dr. Sed.-5P$1,57044504089
Series 90    
904-dr. Sed.-7P$1,95546951368
90L4-dr. Limo.-7P$2,0554810164
912-dr. Clb. Sed.-5P$1,82046202237
954-dr. Spt. Phae.-7P$1,6754470131
962-dr. Vic. Cpe.-5P$1,78544601460
96C2-dr. Conv. Cpe.-4P$1,8054460289
96S2-dr. Ctry. Clb. Cpe.-4P$1,7404470586
974-dr. Sed.-5P$1,80545651485
982-dr. Conv. Phae.-5P$1,8304550268
  ENGINES  1932 BUICK Series 90, 8-cyl.  
  ENGINE: [Series 50] Inline. Ohv. Eight. Cast iron block. B & S: 2-15/16 × 4-1/4. Disp.: 230.4 cu. in. C.R.: 4.75. Brake H.P.: 82.5 @ 3200 R.P.M. N.A.C.C. H.P.: 27.61. Main bearings: 5. Valve lifters: mechanical. Carb.: 2 barrel Marvel updraft TD-15 10 982. Torque: 200 lbs.-ft. @ 1600 R.P.M. [Series 60] Inline. Ohv. Eight. Cast iron block. B & S: 3-1/16 × 5. Disp.: 272.6 cu. in. C.R.: 4.63:1. Brake H.P.: 90 (high compression 96) @ 3000 R.P.M. N.A.C.C. H.P.: 30.02. Main bearings: 5. Valve lifters: mechanical. Carb.: 2 barrel Marvel updraft TD-25 10–1501. Torque: 200 lbs.-ft. @ 1600 R.P.M. [Series 80, 90] Inline. Ohv. Eight. Cast iron block. B & S: 3–5/16 × 5. Disp.: 344.8 cu. in. C.R.: 4.5. Brake H.P.: High compression 113, 104 Q 2800 R.P.M. N.A.C.C. H.P.: 35.12. Main bearings: 5. Valve lifters: mechanical. Carb.: 2 barrel Marvel updraft TD-3 10–1503. Torque: 250 lbs.-ft. @ 1400 R.P.M.  
  CHASSIS FEATURES  1932 BUICK Series 90, 8-cyl.  
  CHASSIS: [Series 50] W.B.: 114 in. Frt/Rear Tread: 56-1/2 in. / 57 in. Tires: 18 × 5.50. [Series 60] W.B.: 118 in. Frt/Rear Tread: 56-3/4 in. / 58 in. Tires: 18 × 6.00. [Series 80] W.B.: 126 in. Tires: 18 × 7.00. [Series 90] W.B.: 134 in. Tires: 18 × 7.00.  
  CONVENIENCE OPTIONS  1932 BUICK Series 90, 8-cyl.  
  OPTIONS: Heater. Clock. Chrome grille guard. Dual side mounts. Single bar bumpers. Tire locks. Tire covers. Cigarette lighter. Wheel trim rings. Trunk. Trunk rack. Vacuum windshield pump (Ser. 50 only, std on all others). 12 spoke wood wheel (Ser. 50, DeLuxe models).  
  HISTORICAL FOOTNOTES  1932 BUICK Series 90, 8-cyl.  
  HISTORICAL: Introduced Nov. 14, 1931. A Buick powered racer entered and driven by Phil Shafer finished 11th in the Indy. Shafer also won an Elgin, III. race with the same car. Innovations: Adjustable shock absorbers, Wizard Control free wheeling and automatic clutch. Calendar year production: 41.522. Model year production: 55,086 (another 1,704 stripped chassis and cars for export were produced). The president of Buick was Irving J. Reuter. Buick discontinued the use of wooden spoke wheels at the end of the 1932 model year.  
  CURRENT VALUE IN 6 CONDITIONS*  1932 BUICK Series 90, 8-cyl.  
Courtesy of Old Cars Price Guide
 654321
2d Conv Cpe $2,900 $8,710 $14,520 $32,670 $50,820 $72,600
2d Phae $3,000 $9,000 $15,000 $33,750 $52,500 $75,000
2d RS Cpe $1,970 $5,900 $9,840 $22,140 $34,440 $49,200
2d Vic Cpe $2,020 $6,050 $10,080 $22,680 $35,280 $50,400
4d 5P Sed $1,920 $5,760 $9,600 $21,600 $33,600 $48,000
4d 7P Sed $1,720 $5,160 $8,600 $19,350 $30,100 $43,000
4d Clb Sed $1,870 $5,600 $9,340 $21,020 $32,690 $46,700
4d Limo $1,920 $5,760 $9,600 $21,600 $33,600 $48,000
4d Spt Phae $2,950 $8,860 $14,760 $33,210 $51,660 $73,800
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  RECENT AUCTION PRICES REALIZED  1932 BUICK Series 90, 8-cyl.  
ModelEquipmentPriceConditionAuctionLocationAuction Date
Series 50 4d Spt Phae1 of 69 $50,000 2RM John E Morgan Museum AuctionAndreas PA4/12/2003
  HISTORIC PRICING TRENDS IN 6 CONDITIONS  1932 BUICK Series 90, 8-cyl.  
Courtesy of Old Cars Price Guide

2001 Values		 6 5 4 3 2 1
2d Conv Cpe $2,000 $6,000 $10,000 $20,000 $35,000 $50,000
2d Phae $1,900 $5,750 $9,600 $19,200 $33,600 $48,000
2d RS Cpe $1,300 $3,950 $6,600 $13,200 $23,100 $33,000
2d Vic Cpe $1,350 $4,100 $6,800 $13,600 $23,800 $34,000
4d 5P Sed $1,200 $3,600 $6,000 $12,000 $21,000 $30,000
4d 7P Sed $1,200 $3,600 $6,000 $12,000 $21,000 $30,000
4d Clb Sed $1,250 $3,700 $6,200 $12,400 $21,700 $31,000
4d Limo $1,300 $3,850 $6,400 $12,800 $22,400 $32,000
4d Spt Phae $1,950 $5,900 $9,800 $19,600 $34,300 $49,000

2002 Values		 6 5 4 3 2 1
2d Conv Cpe $2,350 $7,100 $11,800 $23,600 $41,300 $59,000
2d Phae $2,300 $6,850 $11,400 $22,800 $39,900 $57,000
2d RS Cpe $1,700 $5,050 $8,400 $16,800 $29,400 $42,000
2d Vic Cpe $1,700 $5,150 $8,600 $17,200 $30,100 $43,000
4d 5P Sed $1,550 $4,700 $7,800 $15,600 $27,300 $39,000
4d 7P Sed $1,500 $4,450 $7,400 $14,800 $25,900 $37,000
4d Clb Sed $1,600 $4,800 $8,000 $16,000 $28,000 $40,000
4d Limo $1,650 $4,900 $8,200 $16,400 $28,700 $41,000
4d Spt Phae $2,300 $6,950 $11,600 $23,200 $40,600 $58,000

2005 Values		 6 5 4 3 2 1
2d Conv Cpe $2,280 $6,840 $11,400 $25,650 $39,900 $57,000
2d Phae $2,200 $6,600 $11,000 $24,750 $38,500 $55,000
2d RS Cpe $1,600 $4,800 $8,000 $18,000 $28,000 $40,000
2d Vic Cpe $1,640 $4,920 $8,200 $18,450 $28,700 $41,000
4d 5P Sed $1,480 $4,440 $7,400 $16,650 $25,900 $37,000
4d 7P Sed $1,400 $4,200 $7,000 $15,750 $24,500 $35,000
4d Clb Sed $1,520 $4,560 $7,600 $17,100 $26,600 $38,000
4d Limo $1,560 $4,680 $7,800 $17,550 $27,300 $39,000
4d Spt Phae $2,240 $6,720 $11,200 $25,200 $39,200 $56,000

2006 Values		 6 5 4 3 2 1
2d Conv Cpe $2,280 $6,840 $11,400 $25,650 $39,900 $57,000
2d Phae $2,200 $6,600 $11,000 $24,750 $38,500 $55,000
2d RS Cpe $1,600 $4,800 $8,000 $18,000 $28,000 $40,000
2d Vic Cpe $1,640 $4,920 $8,200 $18,450 $28,700 $41,000
4d 5P Sed $1,480 $4,440 $7,400 $16,650 $25,900 $37,000
4d 7P Sed $1,400 $4,200 $7,000 $15,750 $24,500 $35,000
4d Clb Sed $1,520 $4,560 $7,600 $17,100 $26,600 $38,000
4d Limo $1,560 $4,680 $7,800 $17,550 $27,300 $39,000
4d Spt Phae $2,240 $6,720 $11,200 $25,200 $39,200 $56,000

 
         



 



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