My mother drove a 1951 Black Buick Dynaflo in 1969. I remember using it on my first car date when I was 16 years old. I had just received my license and a cop pulled me over because there was quite a bit of play in the steering. He checked my license after I informed I just started driving and handed the license back to me politely telling me to be safe. My mother paid $50.00 for that care and it ran great and was in mint condition, with 53,000 miles on it.. I remember the radio would take awhile to warm those tubes up and make some sound. The motor was the straight 8 cylinder with the starter under the gas pedal. I don't know what the gas mileage was, but didn't care at gas prices of 23.9 cents US dollars a gallon. Cool fine classic of an automobile!
My mother came to the U.S. from Switzerland and learned to drive my father's black '52 Special Deluxe 2-door, manual transmission. I was first brought home from the hospital in Queens, New York City. The car was kept until '67 and driven about 140,000 miles. Great memories, thanks for the video.
We had a 1951 Buick bought new. It was a wonderful car. The starter switch on the gas pedal was used on many cars of the era, including Packard. The large “gauge” on the passenger side dashboard was actually a blank where an optional clock would go.
Pontiac also used it for one year in 1937. Some people have told me Chevrolet had it for a while in the 30s but I've never been able to verify that. Packard went to key start in 1954. Buick kept the accelerator starter through 1960. It was a feature from 34-60. I applaud them for keepin it so long.
My parents drove a Dark Grey 1952 Buick Super 4 door Sedan. I remember as a boy standing on the differential hump while driving to watch the "bull's eye" ornament on the hood point the way. I also loved riding up in the rear window bay. Wonderful Memories! Not very safe for sure, there were no seat belt laws back then.
I love classic Cadillac's & Lincolns. But something about the 1950s Buick's or as he says Boo-Wicks..lol have a beautiful look to them especially during that era.
Hello Jasper! I brewed up w/ Cadillacs,& Lincoln’s in the late ‘50, & the ‘60! My dad would look Kool driving these cars at work in Palm Springs! Myself was Buicks, & Cadillacs!!
Very similar to the 1953 Buick Super 4-dr. sedan my parents had from 1954-'59, except for the larger size and V8 engine. My uncle had a 1950 Roadmaster 4-dr. sedan that he bought new--traded it for a '56 Ford wagon (God only knows why). Both of those old Buicks were built like the proverbial "battleship". They were high-quality cars. Would love to own one of them from 1950-'57.
My father bought a brand new 1951 Buick Special 2 door sedan. It was my understanding that the difference between the Buick Special and the Special Deluxe was that the Deluxe model was a lower priced version. Yes, that does not make sense but the Deluxe has lesser quality upholstery and a standard three speed manual transmission. The plain Special had Dynaflow automatic transmission and slightly fancier upholstery. This car was the auto on which I learned to drive and courted my high school sweetheart to whom I am still married. The Buick, however, is very much history!
Your comments about the chrome plating in 1942 is partially correct. The US entered WW II on Dec. 8, 1941. The 1942 model year cars were just coming out. The government knew that they were going convert the auto factories into war material production very soon. So by March or April 1942 all automobile production was halted and did not resume until late 1945 when those same 1942 models were re-introduced as 1946 models. So the 1942 model year was very short. I believe chromium supplies were restricted in early 1942. The cars without chrome were called "blackout" models.
Most of the 42s came out in the fall of 41. It is foreign cars that come out around the end of the year or the beginning of the calendar year. Civilian auto production was halted in early February, chrome or Stainless trim became illegal starting January 1942, except for bumpers, door handles, and the radio antenna.
Yes, true about the 1942 production run. However, at the outbreak of the Korean war (1950), car manufacturers also cut back on the use of chromium. While not prohibited, the quality of chrome plated grilles and bumpers on '50 to '53 domestic cars wasn't as good, as they tended to oxidize and rust more readily.
At the beginning of the video, there's a nice white '59 Mercury Monterey parked in the rear. My family had a '59 Merc, also but in the "Commuter" wagon, with 9-passenger seating. Behemoth car but a great ride. 383 engine w/Cruise-o-Matic trans.
Thanks for posting this video. I have owned this exact model, same color, since 1974; a 51,000 mile car. The round emblem on the right side of the instrument panel is where the clock would be; my car has the clock. I thought it was standard on the De Luxe model but apparently not. I understand there were minir differences in the cars depending on when in the model year they were assembled and which assembly plant built them. My example was assembled in Kansas City USA. Randy
@@brianvanbeek2868 I think the Special DeLuxe DID come standard with the clock, but the "plain" Special did not, nor did the plain one have a carpet. It had rubber matting. Radios and heaters were an option even on Cadillacs, but I dare you to try to find one without those, outside of Massachusetts, (It was against state law in Massachusetts for new cars to have a radio well into the 70s, but it was perfectly legal for the owner to put one in.)
By the way, at 03:39 in your video, that dial on the dash that says "Buick Eight" is a clock-delete plate. That's the location of the optional electric clock. Obviously, this car didn't come from the factory with a clock.
Not quite. The 49 Buick Special was pretty much the same as the 48, 47, 46, and 42. The 1950 was brand new body-wise, with GM's latest B body. The 51 had yet ANOTHER new B body, for this one year dubbed "OB" to distinguish it from the 1950 B body. For 52 and 53, the 1950 B body became a C body and was used on Buick Super and Roadmaster hardtops, convertibles, and station wagons, and on Cadillac convertibles and Coupe De Ville hardtops, just like in 1950. The F263 engine was brand new in 1950, just not on the Special, which continued to use the old 248 engine until 51.
It was used as a patrol car in the 1970's? Boy, that must have been a small town or one very poor county. Just a lovely car, though. Incredible condition for unrestored.
You said you changed the start button from the floor to the dash to make it simple, seems to me that turning a switch and pushing the accelerator is as simple as it gets😁
My mother drove a 1951 Black Buick Dynaflo in 1969. I remember using it on my first car date when I was 16 years old. I had just received my license and a cop pulled me over because there was quite a bit of play in the steering. He checked my license after I informed I just started driving and handed the license back to me politely telling me to be safe. My mother paid $50.00 for that care and it ran great and was in mint condition, with 53,000 miles on it.. I remember the radio would take awhile to warm those tubes up and make some sound. The motor was the straight 8 cylinder with the starter under the gas pedal. I don't know what the gas mileage was, but didn't care at gas prices of 23.9 cents US dollars a gallon. Cool fine classic of an automobile!
My mother came to the U.S. from Switzerland and learned to drive my father's black '52 Special Deluxe 2-door, manual transmission. I was first brought home from the hospital in Queens, New York City. The car was kept until '67 and driven about 140,000 miles. Great memories, thanks for the video.
We had a 1951 Buick bought new. It was a wonderful car. The starter switch on the gas pedal was used on many cars of the era, including Packard. The large “gauge” on the passenger side dashboard was actually a blank where an optional clock would go.
Pontiac also used it for one year in 1937. Some people have told me Chevrolet had it for a while in the 30s but I've never been able to verify that. Packard went to key start in 1954. Buick kept the accelerator starter through 1960. It was a feature from 34-60. I applaud them for keepin it so long.
My parents drove a Dark Grey 1952 Buick Super 4 door Sedan.
I remember as a boy standing on the differential hump while driving to watch the "bull's eye" ornament on the hood point the way. I also loved riding up in the rear window bay.
Wonderful Memories!
Not very safe for sure, there were no seat belt laws back then.
I love classic Cadillac's & Lincolns. But something about the 1950s Buick's or as he says Boo-Wicks..lol have a beautiful look to them especially during that era.
Hello Jasper! I brewed up w/ Cadillacs,& Lincoln’s in the late ‘50, & the ‘60! My dad would look Kool driving these cars at work in Palm Springs! Myself was Buicks, & Cadillacs!!
Very similar to the 1953 Buick Super 4-dr. sedan my parents had from 1954-'59, except for the larger size and V8 engine. My uncle had a 1950 Roadmaster 4-dr. sedan that he bought new--traded it for a '56 Ford wagon (God only knows why). Both of those old Buicks were built like the proverbial "battleship". They were high-quality cars.
Would love to own one of them from 1950-'57.
Nice simple presentation. Thanks!
Very cool car i Love those old cars
Really enjoying this young man's accent!! Good job brother!!
My father bought a brand new 1951 Buick Special 2 door sedan. It was my understanding that the difference between the Buick Special and the Special Deluxe was that the Deluxe model was a lower priced version. Yes, that does not make sense but the Deluxe has lesser quality upholstery and a standard three speed manual transmission. The plain Special had Dynaflow automatic transmission and slightly fancier upholstery. This car was the auto on which I learned to drive and courted my high school sweetheart to whom I am still married. The Buick, however, is very much history!
Lots of interesting facts, I never knew before. Thanks
Your comments about the chrome plating in 1942 is partially correct. The US entered WW II on Dec. 8, 1941. The 1942 model year cars were just coming out. The government knew that they were going convert the auto factories into war material production very soon. So by March or April 1942 all automobile production was halted and did not resume until late 1945 when those same 1942 models were re-introduced as 1946 models. So the 1942 model year was very short. I believe chromium supplies were restricted in early 1942. The cars without chrome were called "blackout" models.
Most of the 42s came out in the fall of 41. It is foreign cars that come out around the end of the year or the beginning of the calendar year. Civilian auto production was halted in early February, chrome or Stainless trim became illegal starting January 1942, except for bumpers, door handles, and the radio antenna.
Yes, true about the 1942 production run. However, at the outbreak of the Korean war (1950), car manufacturers also cut back on the use of chromium. While not prohibited, the quality of chrome plated grilles and bumpers on '50 to '53 domestic cars wasn't as good, as they tended to oxidize and rust more readily.
At the beginning of the video, there's a nice white '59 Mercury Monterey parked in the rear. My family had a '59 Merc, also but in the "Commuter" wagon, with 9-passenger seating. Behemoth car but a great ride. 383 engine w/Cruise-o-Matic trans.
Thanks for posting this video. I have owned this exact model, same color, since 1974; a 51,000 mile car.
The round emblem on the right side of the instrument panel is where the clock would be; my car has the clock. I thought it was standard on the De Luxe model but apparently not.
I understand there were minir differences in the cars depending on when in the model year they were assembled and which assembly plant built them. My example was assembled in Kansas City USA.
Randy
You beat me to the clock comment. My 1951 buick special delux did not have carpet or the radio, so it was a stripped down version of the Delux too.
@@brianvanbeek2868 I think the Special DeLuxe DID come standard with the clock, but the "plain" Special did not, nor did the plain one have a carpet. It had rubber matting. Radios and heaters were an option even on Cadillacs, but I dare you to try to find one without those, outside of Massachusetts, (It was against state law in Massachusetts for new cars to have a radio well into the 70s, but it was perfectly legal for the owner to put one in.)
This was my first Buick, it was verde green w/ sky grey. Bought it for $50 US dollars, but spend thousands !
Packard also had the accelerator pedal activated starter in this time period.
From now on I'm calling them "Boink's "too! 😂
By the way, at 03:39 in your video, that dial on the dash that says "Buick Eight" is a clock-delete plate. That's the location of the optional electric clock. Obviously, this car didn't come from the factory with a clock.
beat me to it...
Delightful report...looks like a radio delete model.
I learned to drive in my Dad's '52 Buick Super.
Not quite. The 49 Buick Special was pretty much the same as the 48, 47, 46, and 42. The 1950 was brand new body-wise, with GM's latest B body. The 51 had yet ANOTHER new B body, for this one year dubbed "OB" to distinguish it from the 1950 B body. For 52 and 53, the 1950 B body became a C body and was used on Buick Super and Roadmaster hardtops, convertibles, and station wagons, and on Cadillac convertibles and Coupe De Ville hardtops, just like in 1950. The F263 engine was brand new in 1950, just not on the Special, which continued to use the old 248 engine until 51.
We had a Buick the hood lifted sideways but I don’t recall the year.
Buick had that set up from 41 through 52.
It was used as a patrol car in the 1970's? Boy, that must have been a small town or one very poor county. Just a lovely car, though. Incredible condition for unrestored.
You said you changed the start button from the floor to the dash to make it simple, seems to me that turning a switch and pushing the accelerator is as simple as it gets😁
The dial with "no purpose" is where the clock would have gone if so ordered.
Ah yes boike from 1951
BOO-ick?
Well, we could hardly expect him to ask an English speaker how to pronounce the name of the automobile he is featuring!
Again, but in English, please dear.
Quit taking our good cars dammit.
Haha boikk
Cute little Arnold but he really needs to work on his English
His English is far better than my German. And I’ll bet far better than your German, too! 😂