Classic/Antique Car Repair/1931 buick

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I have a 1931 buick 8-66-s what makes that call rare.

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Good Morning Kevin,

Well for starters, it is a very beautiful car, and made in America and I would guess that not many have survived the years.  As far as "how really rare" that vehicle is, I would suggest that start by doing some internet searching for vintage Buick clubs and interest groups.  Additionally, I would try to contact some museums and see if they know or maybe they can point you to places you can contact to find out the stats on that car.  Also, there are big events in Hershey PA and Scottsdale AZ where vintage cars are shown and sold....and maybe you can contact the organizers of those events to see what info you can find.  I don't recall the names, but with a bit of digging I am sure you'll find out.  

Otherwise, I wish you the best and I hope you enjoy your Buick.  

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Should you or any of your fellow automotive enthusiasts have interior wood trim in their vehicles....and IF that wood is having trouble.....I can help.

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Also for what it is worth, I would think that you might want to search for classic and vintage car clubs in your area.  Many folks in clubs are very helpful people and may be able to help you find your answer...making a friend or two in that "world" would be very helpful as well.  Who knows, maybe one of those folks has one of those cars or can assist you personally with the answer to your question.

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Jeff Wayco

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I can answer general and specific questions that relate to problems with and the repair solutions for, the O.E.M. wooden interior trim found in many marques: Jaguar, Roll-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, Bentley, BMW, Austin Healey, Jensen Healey, Triumph, Lotus etc. etc.

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I have co-owned a company called Madera Concepts since founding it in 1982. We specialize in the repair, refinishing and re-veneering of automotive woodwork, from pre-War to date. If the vehicle came from the factory with wooden interior trim, we have seen and restored it.

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