Automotive Research
Research Services
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Reports -
$75 Regular processing, $90 Express processing. (
view sample) For specific vehicle information, we maintain records for only the Buick model years 1970 and 1972 through 1976. This information comes from VIN microfilm records donated by Buick Motor Division. For a complete list of available VINs,
click here. VIN reports feature the same information as found on Buick Motor Division's invoice forms. All reports list options, invoice amount, invoice date, color, trim, key codes, order number, and dealer number. A black and white copy of the wholesale car order form featuring selected options and accessories is also included. Please allow four – six weeks to process VIN reports. Express VIN reports incur an additional $15.00 charge and are completed within one business week. (Please note, expedited reports may depend on staff availability.)
Wholesale Car Order Form Reproductions - $15.00 (
view sample) We have Wholesale Car Order Forms for Buick models spanning from 1932 to 1986. Although these are not specific to an individual vehicle, these forms identify options and colors available for a model year. Please call to confirm that we have your Buick’s form available. The Wholesale Car Order Forms are scanned and reproduced on high gloss photo paper.
Photographs - $10.00 per image (
view sample) Sloan Museum's collection of Buick Motor Division photographs spans nearly a century of the automaker's history. Images of many Buick models, as well as interior and exterior views of the factories, are available.
Sales Literature- We have a variety of sales literature for most Buick production years available for photocopying.
Research - We also provide a research service for those unable to visit the Sloan Museum. Our rate is $15.00 for every half hour of research plus 20¢ per photocopy.
VIN Request Form
Automotive Research Request
Information can be submitted by printing this page and mailing it to the address below or by calling (810) 237-3440.
Sloan Museum - BGRC
303 Walnut St.
Flint, MI 48503