Registration No: 251 XUT
Chassis No: 39934
MOT: Exempt

• Very rare and charming Marquette 36S Sports Coupe
• Offered in remarkably original condition and beautifully patinated
• In current ownership for the last 15 years and, reportedly, previously won in a game of poker

The Marquette 36S Sports Coupe emerged as an ambitious venture by Buick in response to a declining market share and the need for a companion car to bolster sales. Introduced in 1929 as a 1930 model, the Marquette aimed to capture the low-price six-cylinder market with its distinctive design and advanced features. Built on a 114-inch wheelbase chassis, the Marquette offered six body styles, including a two-door Sedan, Coupe, Sport Roadster, Phaeton, and Sedan, as well as a two-door Sport Coupe with a rumble seat. Equipped with a semi-elliptic leaf-spring suspension, mechanical four-wheel brakes, and a three-speed manual transmission, the Marquette showcased Buick's commitment to engineering excellence. Powering the Marquette was a 212.8-cubic-inch L-head straight-six engine, producing 67.5 horsepower and 144.5 lb-ft of torque. Despite its promising performance and unique design elements like the forward-raked windshield and herringbone grille, the Marquette faced challenging competition in the market and the impact of the stock market crash of 1929. With a production run of 30,570 cars (including export models), the Marquette was eventually discontinued, marking the end of its short-lived but noteworthy presence in the automotive industry.

In current ownership for the last 15 years, this particular Marquette was purchased by the vendor from a private individual in California. Although nothing is known of the car’s early history, the story, as it goes, is that he had bought it from a gentleman who had won the car in a game of Poker! Still in remarkably original condition and showing a lovely Patina, the car was shipped to the UK and first registered on 01 June 2009.

In current ownership, ‘251 XUT’ has been used sparingly as part of a small collection of American cars. The car has been taken to local shows and garage stored. Included with the vehicle is the V5C document which displays zero previous keepers, a Buick Specification & Adjustments book, Buick Reference book, some literature on the cars, a number of previous mots and a collection of invoices for parts and works undertaken.

PLEASE NOTE: The history file for this vehicle has been located by the vendor and is now available at the documents desk for inspection.

For more information, please contact:
Andreas Hicks
andreas.hicks@handh.co.uk
07943584762