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1940 Buick Series 50 Super Convertible Phaeton

United States • 29 Apr 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This is a 1940 Buick Series 50 Super Convertible Phaeton, one of 1,351 produced. It features a 248ci inline-eight engine, three-speed manual transmission, and a black exterior with a red leather interior. Refurbished in the late 70s/early 80s, it includes a tan convertible top, red wheels, and a Sonomatic AM radio.

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Condition 

6

The car has been refurbished, but there are mentions of torn window welting. There are also modifications like adjustable air bags. The paint job is from the 1980s, and mileage is unknown, suggesting wear and tear over the years.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

13824669

Odometer:

4,000 miles

Reg Number:

2RM1658

RHD/LHD:

LHD

TMU 248ci Inline-Eight Carter Carbuetor Three-Speed Manual Transmission Black Paint Tan Convertible Top Red Leather Upholstery Red-Painted 16" Steel Wheels Folding Rear Passenger Windscreen Front & Rear Lap Belts Sonomatic AM Radio Rope Rope
This 1940 Buick Series 50 Super is one of 1,351 Model 51C Convertible Phaetons produced for the model year and was refurbished in the late 1970s to early 1980s.

Finished in black over red leather, the car was purchased by the current owner in 2006 and is powered by a 248ci inline-eight linked with a three-speed manual transmission.

Equipment includes a tan convertible top with red piping, red-painted 16″ steel wheels with hubcaps, driving lights, a secondary windshield for rear-seat passengers, and a Sonomatic push-button AM radio.

This Series 50 Super is now offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner with a clean California title in the name of the current owner’s trust.

Delivered from the factory in black (541), the four-door conver...

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£6,588

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£18,536

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£62,328

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