Buick introduced the Series 60 in 1930 for the 1931 model year, built on a 132-inch wheelbase and powered by a 5,431cc (331) six cylinder 80 bhp engine. For 1931 the wheelbase was shortened to 118-inches, and the bodies looked like the lower-priced Series 50. Later in 1931 an eight cylinder option was given, 3,617cc (272) 90bhp. For 1932 the eight was improved to give 95 bhp. New styling for 1933 and a longer 127-inch wheelbase was accompanied by the engine tuned to 97 bhp. For 1934 power went up to 100 bhp and the wheelbase went 128-inch. But sales had declined from 30,600 in 1931 down to 1935 because of the Great Depression. So in 1936 Buick introduced the Buick Century in this market spot.
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Buick Model Sixty-One 1935 Club Sedan - badge on top of grille. McLaughlin built Buicks in Canada, sometimes to different specifications.
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Buick Model Sixty-One 1935 Club Sedan. The sloping grille was new to all Buick models for 1934 and retained for 1935.
Buick Model Sixty-One 1935 Club Sedan front
Buick Model Sixty-One 1935 Club Sedan. A straight-eight of 4,470cc (278) powered the Series 60.
Buick Model Sixty-One 1935 Club Sedan rear
Buick Model Sixty-One 1935 Club Sedan. The Club Sedan was the cheaper of the two sedans, and the one which sold better in a slow year. The 6-window sedan had a longer cabin and did not have the integral trunk. Both were built on a 128-inch chassis.
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McLaughlin-Buick E-series 1918 Racer - badge on radiator. McLaughlin Buicks <<< Click here for an album of McLaughlin Buicks
