1908 Buick Model F Touring Car
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Artifact Overview
David Dunbar Buick established his automobile company in 1899, and it became General Motors' original brand in 1908. GM positioned Buick as a mid-priced car in its growing empire. Buick the man sold his stake in the firm and died in relative obscurity. Buick the brand survived to become the oldest active American automobile marque in the early 21st century.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1908
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
32.730.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Steel (Alloy)
Wood (Plant material)
Leather
Color
Maroon
Red
Black (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 63.125 in
Width: 64.5 in
Length: 136.125 in
Inscriptions
Front of radiator: BUICK
Circular tag on dash: MACGREGOR GARAGE / TEL. 29 / WALTHAM
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