1940 BUICK SPECIAL CONVERTIBLE
1940 BUICK SPECIAL CONVERTIBLE
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1940 BUICK SPECIAL CONVERTIBLE
High Bidder: VNvet
No Reserve
Winning Bid: $40,000 (USD)
End Date:
Location:
Cumming, Georgia 30028
Seller:
Engine:
248ci V8
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
215 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
13742292
AutoCheck Report
Not Available
Lot Number:
91089644
Location:
Cumming, Georgia 30028
Seller:
Engine:
248ci V8
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
215 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
13742292
AutoCheck Report
Not Available
Lot Number:
91089644
If a bid is placed within the last minute of an auction, an additional minute is added to ensure all bidders have a fair chance to bid. Bid carefully. Please complete your vehicle due-diligence prior to bidding. Bids are binding and by placing your bid you agree to our User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
If a bid is placed within the last minute of an auction, an additional minute is added to ensure all bidders have a fair chance to bid. Bid carefully. Please complete your vehicle due-diligence prior to bidding. Bids are binding and by placing your bid you agree to our User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
OVERVIEW
This 1940 Buick Special convertible is powered by a 248ci Dynaflash straight-eight mated to a three-speed manual transmission. Finished in maroon with a manual tan convertible top over a red leather interior, this restored classic is now offered by the selling dealer with a car cover and transferrable Georgia registration.
Highlights
- Underwent "no-expense-spared" restoration
- Engine and transmission have been professionally rebuilt
- Butterfly-style hood
Ownership History
- Offered by a dealer
- Current location: Georgia
EXTERIOR
- Maroon paint
- Tan manual convertible top
- Butterfly-style hood
- Dual color-matched spare tire carriers
- Split windshield
- Dual chrome side mirrors
- Chrome brightwork
Updates
- Exterior color has been changed from the original Carlsbad Black
WHEELS AND TIRES
- 16-inch color-matched steel wheels
- Buick hubcaps
- 6.50-16 whitewall tires
INTERIOR
- Red leather upholstery
- Split bench seat
- Period-correct AM radio (inop)
- Column-mounted manual shifter
- Manual windows
INSTRUMENTS
- Gauges
- 110-mph speedometer
- Oil pressure
- Temperature
- Battery
- Fuel
- Odometer shows 215 miles
- Registration reads mileage-exempt
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Engine
- 248ci Dynaflash straight-eight
- Aerobat carburetor
- Automatic choke
Transmission
- Three-speed manual
Service History Highlights
- Engine and transmission were professionally rebuilt as part of the restoration
UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST
- Manual drum brakes
- Single-exit exhaust system
TRIM TAG DECODER
- MODEL, 46C - Special convertible coup with full rear seat
- TRIM, 855 - Red leather
- PAINT, 541 - Carlsbad Black
KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS
- Paint crack is visible on the driver-side door
ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE
- Car cover
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I have seen this beautiful car once personally. I know the crack mentioned is negligible, Almost looks like a reflection from the chrome on the side mount tire cover. Whomever is the winning bid, Won't be disappointed!
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