248ci OHV Inline Eight-Cylinder Engine 107bhp at 3,400rpm 3-Speed Manual Transmission Independent Front Suspension with Coil Springs Semi-Floating Rear Axle 4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes *Rare first year 1940 Buick Woodie Wagon *1 of only 501 1940 examples produced, very few survivors *Complete and well-preserved older restoration *Recently returned to correct size wheels and tires THE BUICK ESTATE WAGON Throughout the 1930s, the Buick model range expanded, culminating in the revised 1940 lineup, which included no less than 10 open models.

Ranging from the entry-level Series 40 Special to the Series 50 Super line, the larger Series 60 Century and Series 70 Roadmaster, the Buick line peaked with the Series 80 and 90 Limited models.

The broadened Buick model line was very well received by the public with total calendar-year production reaching 310,995 units, including the four millionth Buick automobile built.

In fact, 1940 marked the GM Division's best production year in its history ...