Buick Special, 1939
Buick Special I
Buick Special I•
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Location: Santa Monica, California
$60,000 - $65,000 USD | Not Sold
- 248-cid straight eight-cylinder engine
- Three-speed manual transmission
- 10 year ground-up restoration completed in 1994
- Original Sonomatic push button radio
- Deluxe heater and clock
The Buick Special in 1939 was synonymous with the Series 40. The all-new front fascia of the 1939 Buick lineup was the final stepping-stone, and a big one, uniting the automotive fashions of the 1930s and the 1940s. It was the last year for externally mounted headlights, and even these started to look like they were beginning to melt into the fenders. The grille was also no longer reserved for the radiator as it too was stretching horizontally out over the fenders in what is probably the most organic and seamless looking grille in Buick history. The 1939 Buick is unmistakable and has proven timelessly attractive.
The Buick Special Convertible Coupe offered here is one of a reported 4,569 originally produced. The dual sidemounts were an option for this model when new, as were the Sonomatic pushbutton radio and whitewall tires. The Art Deco-influenced dash design and period-style simplistic sophistication of the interior will give you the driving experience of a well-remembered era.
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