1915 Buick C-55

Owner(s): Don Vaske

City / State: Monroe, IA

Club(s): Horseless Carriage Club, Antique Automobile Club of America

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Engine Details: 6cyl 55HP 3 3/3" Bore, 5" Stroke, 331.3CuIn

Fuel Injection/Carburetor:

Headers: Cast in Pairs

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Front Suspension: Springs

Front Brakes: NA

Rear Suspension: Springs

Rear Brakes: Drum Brake

Wheels: 36x4 1/2

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Hood: NA

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Weight 3,680 lbs, 130" wheel base, 3,449 cars built, Price new $1,650

This was the first year for the Buick's 6-cylinder OHV engine and longer wheelbase, allowing for seven passengers. Fewer than 10 are known to exist. Purchase in Minnesota by the owner's grand-father in 1991, he subsequently restored it. It has become a family heirloom.

Transmission: 3 spd Manual

Color: Black