Classic/Antique Car Repair: 1931 Buick, sport roadster, seat 132


Question
I am selling a 1931 Buick for a friend of mine. Both of us are unsure what series Buick it is. Is there any was to determine that off the VIN?

Answer
1931 Buick Style Chart by SuperCar Specialty
Description................................................Model....Style...Cyl
2 Dr. Sedan, 5 Pass., 114"W.B. ............................50 ......501 .....8
4 Dr. Sedan, 5 Pass., 114"W.B. ............................57 ......509 .....8
4 Dr. Sedan, 5 Pass., 118"W.B. ............................67 ......009 .....8
4 Dr. Sedan, 5 Pass., 124"W.B. ............................87 ......059 .....8
4 Dr. Sedan, 5 Pass., 132"W.B. ............................91 ......109 .....8
4 Dr. Sedan, 7 Pass., 132"W.B. ............................90 ......112 .....8
Business Coupe, ...........................................56 ......507 .....8
Business Coupe, 2 Pass., 118"W.B. .........................66 ......007 .....8
Convertible Coupe, 4 Pass., 114"W.B. ......................56C .....518 .....8
Convertible Coupe, 4 Pass., 132"W.B. ......................96C .....118 .....8
Country Club Coupe, 4 Pass., Rumb.Seat, 132"W.B. ..........96S .....108 .....8
Coupe, 4 Pass., 124"W.B. ..................................86 ......060 .....8
Coupe, 5 Pass., 132"W.B. ..................................96 ......122 .....8
Limousine Sedan, 7 Pass., 132"W.B. ........................90L .....113 .....8
Phaeton, 4dr., 5 Pass., 114"W.B. ..........................55 ...... ........8
Phaeton, 4dr., 5 Pass., 118"W.B. ..........................65 ...... ........8
Phaeton, 4dr., 7 Pass., 132"W.B. ..........................95 ...... ........8
Special Coupe, Rumble Seat, 4 Pass., 114"W.B. .............56S .....508 .....8
Sport Coupe, 4 Pass., Rumble Seat, 118"W.B. ...............66S .....008 .....8
Sport Roadster, 2dr., 4 Pass., 114"W.B. ...................54 ...... ........8
Sport Roadster, 2dr., 4 Pass., 118"W.B. ...................64 ...... ........8
Sport Roadster, 2dr., 4 Pass., 132"W.B. ...................94 ...... ........8