1935 Panhard Coupe

1935 Panhard Coupe, click picture to enlarge.

Rene' Panhard started the great dynasty of French automobile manufacturing in 1895 with the B2 model, a revolutionary car which initiated the classic front engine and rear wheel drive layout. The Panhard firm maintained their strong trademark image of well built and awe inspiring automobiles until they merged with Citoen in 1955. The Panhard 2-door coupe shown here came equipped with steel wheels and a sidemount. The car had an American Willis-Knight sleeved valve, 6cylinder, 255-cid and 87 horsepower engine

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1933 Buick Sport Coupe

1933 Buick Sport Coupe, Click on the picture to see a full page view.

Styling and mechanical improvements were extensive for the 1933 Buick.A new V-type radiator and grill, an elegant rear curved panel and sweeping front and rear fenders were all part of the overall plan to make the new Buick more graceful and appealing to the buying customers. The Sport Coupe featured an 86 hp inline straight eight cylinder engine, a three speed synchronized sliding gear transmission and a rumble seat with a smooth plush seat in it. The options available included side mounts, a luggage reack and fog lights. This was a rare car with only 10 units built for export sales and 1,643 units built for the American market. In 1933 the sticker price for this car was $1,030.