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1940 Buick Series 50 Super Convertible Phaeton
United States • 10 Oct 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1940 Buick Series 50 Super Convertible Phaeton, one of 1,351 examples produced, features a metallic red repaint over tan leather. It is powered by a 248ci straight-eight engine and has undergone a refurbishment, earning an AACA National First Prize in 2004.
Condition
7
The car earned an AACA National First Prize in 2004 after a refurbishment, suggesting a high level of restoration. However, the odometer was reset during the refurbishment, and the total mileage is unknown. There is slight wear visible, and minor reconditioning may be required.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
13796418
Odometer:
1,800 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
TMU 248ci Straight-Eight Three-Speed Manual Transmission AACA National First-Prize Winner, 2004 Metallic Red Paint Tan Leather Upholstery Body-Color 16" Steel Wheels Tan Soft Top Detachable B-Pillars Turn Signals Heater Sonomatic AM Radio
This 1940 Buick Series 50 Super is one of 1,351 convertible phaeton examples produced for the model year.
It is said to have been purchased by the late owner in 2004 before undergoing a refurbishment by Doug Seybold of Elyria, Ohio.
It earned an AACA National First Prize award later that year.
The car is finished in metallic red over tan leather upholstery, and power comes from a 248ci straight-eight paired with a column-shifted three-speed manual transmission.
Features include a tan convertible top, detachable B-pillars, turn signals, dual side-view mirrors, a heater, and a Sonomatic AM radio.
This Series 50 convertible phaeton is now offered on dealer consignment with a New Jersey title.
The Series 50 was reintroduced for 1940 after a four-yea...
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£6,588
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,536
Median Price (Since 2020)
£62,328
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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