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£7,563

1938 Buick Series 40 Special Sport Sedan

United States • 2 May 2026

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AI Listing Summary

This 1938 Buick Series 40 Special is a refurbished four-door sport sedan with a 248ci straight-eight engine and a three-speed manual transmission. It features aftermarket wheels, a black exterior, and a gray cloth interior, but has some cosmetic wear and delamination on the glass.

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Condition 

6

The car has been refurbished, but there is delamination on the windshield, vent windows, and rear quarter glass. The dashboard paint is worn, and there is pitting on the steering wheel and horn ring. This indicates moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

13258802

Odometer:

61,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

TMU 248ci Straight-Eight Three-Speed Manual Transmission Black Paint Gray Cloth Upholstery 15" Chrome Wire Wheels Under-Dash Heater Independent Front Suspension Hydraulic Drum Brakes
This 1938 Buick Series 40 Special is a four-door sport sedan that was refurbished under prior ownership and acquired by the selling dealer in 2022.

The car is finished in black over gray cloth and rides on aftermarket 15″ wire wheels.

Power is provided by a 248ci straight eight linked with a three-speed manual transmission, and equipment includes a split windshield, chrome bumpers, running boards, dual side mirrors, hydraulic drum brakes, and an under-dash heater.

This Series 40 Special is now offered in Rockville, Maryland, by the selling dealer at no reserve with a Pennsylvania title.

The car was refinished in black under prior ownership, and exterior details include a split windshield and rear window, chrome bumpers, dual side mirrors, an antenna mounted to the side of the cowl, and running boards.
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£3,252

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£15,230

Median Price (Since 2020)

£104,212

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