A very original car,restored and in fine running condition,with a wonderful original interior in fabric and with a fully vaneered roof lining.4.4 litre engine.A rare and imposing car ,perfect for wet weather events, Spare radiator.VCC Dating certificate.
Specification: 5.2 ltr. Moyer engine and 3-speed gearbox. Harvey Allen Moyer had a long tradition in producing horse drawn carriages when he started car production in 1909 in Syracuse. His cars were of very high quality. Only 401 were produced of which 10 are said to be still in existence.
This 1917 Smith Flyer was purchased by John McMullen in the late 1980s after it had just finished a complete and professional restoration. Both the varnished woodwork and red painted surfaces have been restored to high quality show standards. The Buckboard’s wooden seatbacks are carefully pinstriped and gold scripted with the Smith emblem on both..
Just as ready as this Buick was to tackle any road of the day, it is prepared to take on the best of judges, and having only been shown once, where it was awarded First in Class, it is sure to be a welcomed entrant at many more events. Outstanding in every respect this handsome Buick is one of the finest of its kind in existence.
John McMullen purchased this Packard 1-38 Runabout from Cornelius “Konnie†Kuiper, a Chicago funeral director, in 1997. Painstakingly restored, it has won many awards, including a First in Class at Meadow Brook Hall, Best of Show at Bay Harbour and a First in Class at Greenfield Village. Last shown in 2003, it presents opportunities for a new ow..