Buick Model D

Buick D / H / K / S / 38/39/40/43
Production period:	1907-1913
Class :	Upper class
Body versions :	Touring car , tonneau , roadster

The Buick Model D was a five-seat passenger car that was built by Buick in the USA as the first four-cylinder model in model years 1907 and 1908 . It was accompanied by an identical roadster, the S model , as well as a touring car and a roadster with planetary gear, the H and K models . In 1909 the models 16 and 17 replaced the first two types, in 1911 the new cars were called model 38 and 39 . While the Roadster was discontinued in 1912, the Tourer was available as a Model 43 this year and as a Model 40 the following year .

Year by year

Models D, H, K and S (1907–1908)

D / S models (1907–1908) H / K models (1907)
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Production period:	1907-1908
Body versions :	Touring cars , roadsters
Engines:	Otto engine : 4.2 liters (22 kW)
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Wheelbase :	2604-2705 mm
Empty weight :	906-1019 kg

The D (Tourer) and S (Roadster) models were equipped with four-cylinder in-line engines which developed an output of 30 bhp (22 kW) with a displacement of 4,178 cm³. The wheelbase of the tourer with a cardan drive, front engine and rear wheel drive was 2,705 mm, that of the roadster 2,604 mm. Unlike their two-cylinder counterparts, the D and S models had spur gears with 3 forward gears. In 1907 there were the same cars but also with two-stage planetary gears as Model H (Tourer) and Model K (Roadster). Like the two-cylinder models , the tourers were kept in royal blue and fitted with ivory-colored wooden spoke wheels. The sportier roadsters were French-gray with green stripes.

In 1908, the H and K models were discontinued, the D model continued to be built unchanged, and the S model also had a version with a mother-in-law seat and a four-seater version.

Model D was built 1,066 times in two years, model S 442 times. Of the two models with planetary gears, only 36 (model H) and 13 (model K) were produced in the only year of production.

Models 16 and 17 (1909–1910)

Models 16/17 (1909–1910)
Buick Model 17 (1910)
Production period:	1909-1910
Body versions :	Touring car , tonneau , roadster
Engines:	Otto engine : 5.2 liters (23.8 kW)
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Wheelbase :	2845-2858 mm
Empty weight :	793-1264 kg

The model 16 was available as a 2-seater roadster or 4-seater Tourabout (roadster with 2 emergency seats), later also as a 4-seater tonneau. It was accompanied by a 5-seater touring car of the same design, the 17 model. Both models were equipped with four-cylinder in-line engines, which developed an output of 32.4 bhp (23.8 kW) with a displacement of 5,211 cm³. The wheelbase of the Roadster, Tourabout and Tonneau was 2,845 mm, that of the touring car 2,858 mm. The new models differed from their predecessors in that they had slightly larger engines and a more modern look with rounded fenders.

Model 16 was produced 2,749 times in two years, model 17 was produced 8,005 times.

Models 38 and 39 (1911)

Models 38/39 (1911)
Buick Model 39 (1911)
Production period:	1911
Body versions :	Touring cars , roadsters
Engines:	Otto engine : 5.2 liters (35 kW)
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Wheelbase :	2946 mm
Empty weight :	1200-1461 kg

The models 16 and 17 were succeeded by the models 38 and 39 for the 1911 model year. They had the same engine as their predecessors, but which was boosted to 48 bhp (35 kW). The wheelbase of the cars was a uniform 2,946 mm. The roadster with its eye-catching rear tank was painted dark blue and had gray wooden spoked wheels. The touring car was also available in this color combination.

Model 38 was built 153 times, Model 39 was built 905 times. In 1912 the large roadster was discontinued without replacement.

Model 43 (1912)

Model 43 (1912)
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Production period:	1912
Body versions :	Touring car
Engines:	Otto engine : 5.2 liters (35 kW)
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Wheelbase :	2946 mm
Empty weight :	1522 kg

In 1912 the 43 model replaced the 39 model without any major changes. After the Pullman model 41 limousine with the same engine was discontinued , the 43 was now the brand's top model.

The Model 43 was built 1,501 times.

Model 40 (1913)

Model 40 (1913)
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Production period:	1913
Body versions :	Touring car
Engines:	Otto engine : 5.2 liters (35 kW)
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Wheelbase :	2921 mm
Empty weight :	1522 kg

In 1913 the Model 40 replaced the Type 43. It differed from its predecessor in that it had a shorter wheelbase of 2,921 mm and the leather upholstery that was continued down to the top of the door.

The Model 40 was built 1,506 times. In 1914 this car was discontinued without replacement.

Web links

Commons : Buick Model 17 - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Commons : Buick Model 39 - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

source

Kimes, Beverly R. & Clark, Henry A. Jun .: Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942. Krause Publications, Iola 1985, ISBN 0-87341-045-9 .