1929 marked Buick's Silver Anniversary (25 years) in business. While Ford's vehicles were primarily powered by 4-cylinder engines, the Silver Anniversary Buicks utilized 6-cylinder powerplants and typically offered larger interiors. Taken from 1929 Buick sales literature: '. Bodies that are masterpieces by Fisher. Color harmonies that keep their rich, lustrous charm for tens of thousands of miles -- smartness, distinction, luxury. But these are not all. In mechanical construction, too, Buick leads the world. Lightning-flash get-away and acceleration; power for the steepest hill; dependability; and a sturdiness that makes the last mile on the speedometer as wonderful as the first. These are the qualities that, combined with unrivaled beauty, make the Silver Anniversary Buick the greatest value that the world has ever seen. ' OK, so no one today would accuse a 1929 Buick as being quick off the line; but, back in 1929, these Buicks could shake a leg! Interestingly enough, while spare tires and bumpers were denoted as 'special equipment' back then, overall, these Buicks were well-equipped for the time. More from the 1929 Buick sales brochure: 'New instrument panel; new steering wheel and controls; new tail lamp, mounted at side; front compartments completely trimmed, rubber mats for floor;...