SOLD: 1932 Buick Picnic Car on Hemmings Auctions "Make Offer"

Sold for $38,750 1/2/2023.
I purchased this vehicle from a collector near Cleveland Ohio. When describing the car to me, a few statements did not seem to “add up”. However, the pictures, rarity, and condition of the Buick was apparent. Now I needed to get the facts sorted out.
Initially, the name of the original owner given was a Buick Executive in Canada, plausible for a custom made Buick by Fisher. However, I found, among other wonderful accessories, a wisk broom in the glove box. Yes, the case had a Buick logo stamped as well as the initials T.C. Gartshore. After a long search, I found Mr. Thomas C. Gartshore in the 1940 Census.
Several facts about Mr. Gartshore made me believe that this may indeed be his car. Gartshore was the President of his company. Mr. Gartshore lived In a Township called Gartfield Heights, an exclusive area known as Cuyahoga Ohio. This location was an hour’s drive from Cleveland! Thomas was married and would have been 30 when he ordered this Buick.
Somewhat satisfied that the above fits the original owner, I still question the configuration of the body. Town cars were usually configured with the Chauffeur in the open driving position usually with leather upholstery. However, the back of a Town car was almost always a limousine.
The Listing of this car as presented by the “then owner”, had this:
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“1932 Buick Custom Town Coupe”
“You are looking at a 1932 Custom Town Coupe. This car was professionally built and included a frame-off restoration. The car retains all the original features of the 1932 Buick. The car has been well maintained since its restoration. Features include a golf bag door with Aperitif service and period golf clubs as well as a Picnic Trunk with picnic service.”
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This was configured as a “Picnic” car, pleasure only! The trunk situated ahead of a reclining rear spare tire is completely unique.
The car came with several accessories:
Golf Clubs
Tennis Racket
Picnic Set
I added Period:
Vanity Set
Camera Set
Record Player
Almost everything works on this amazing Buick!
1. The fuel gauge is inoperable.
2. The period steering column fan has not been hooked up.
3. Clock has stopped.
All other features, lights, speedo, odometer work.
This car has been displayed at many High Profile events and pleased many onlookers for years.
A video of the Picnic Accessories that will come with this sale will be uploaded as a separate video.
For additional information please phone Dave Henry at 805 705-4924.
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