1940 BUICK SPECIAL CONVERTIBLE
1940 BUICK SPECIAL CONVERTIBLE
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1940 BUICK SPECIAL CONVERTIBLE
High Bidder: Timeless
Highest Bid: $34,500 (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:
88585759
Location:
Cumming, Georgia 30028
Seller:
Engine:
248ci V8
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
215 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
13742292
AutoCheck Report
Not Available
Lot Number:
88585759
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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 a 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
- Aerobat carburetor
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
AUTOHUNTER ADMIN NOTE 6/9/2026 @ 8:59 AM PST: Title has been updated to "Buick Special" instead of "Buick Special 8". Listing has been updated to mention this vehicle has a manually operated convertible top.
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