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1937 Buick Series 40 Special Convertible Phaeton

United States • 22 Sept 2025

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AI Listing Summary

This 1937 Buick Series 40 Special Convertible Phaeton, one of 1,689 produced, features a dark green refinish over brown upholstery and a 248ci straight-eight engine. While it boasts hydraulic drum brakes, updated tires, and some recent maintenance, it lacks door windows and a convertible top, and exhibits wear consistent with its age.

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Condition 

6

The car shows moderate wear on the exterior, interior, and wheels. There is mention of corrosion on the underside and wear on the upholstery and wood door caps. Some reconditioning is likely required to bring it to a higher standard.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

2905731

Odometer:

96,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

TMU 248ci Straight-Eight Three-Speed Manual Transmission Dark Green Paint Brown Upholstery Hydraulic Drum Brakes 16" Body-Color Steel Wheels Dual Side-Mount Spares Turn Signals Rear-Hinged Rear Doors Woodgrain Interior Trim AM Radio
This 1937 Buick Series 40 Special is one of 1,689 Model 40C convertible phaetons produced for the model year, and it was purchased by the current owner out of Maine in February 2025.

The car is finished in dark green over brown upholstery, and power comes from a 248ci straight-eight paired with a three-speed manual transmission.

Features include four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes, 16″ body-color steel wheels, dual side-mount spares, turn signals, rear-hinged rear doors, woodgrain interior trim, and an AM radio.

The car is not equipped with door windows or a convertible top.

Maintenance performed in preparation for the sale included the installation of replacement tires, an oil pan gasket, and aftermarket under-dash oil pressure and fuel gauges, as well as...

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£3,252

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£15,230

Median Price (Since 2020)

£104,212

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