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£22,791

55-Years-Owned 1939 Buick Series 40 Special Business Coupe

United States • 2 Jul 2026

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AI Listing Summary

This 1939 Buick Series 40 Special Business Coupe boasts a 55-year ownership history and a 2006 AACA National First Prize award, indicating its excellent condition post-refurbishment. It features a recently serviced 248ci straight-eight engine paired with a manual transmission and comes with extensive documentation and spare parts.

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Condition 

8

The car received an AACA National First Prize in 2006 after a refurbishment that included repainting and replating chrome. It has been in dry storage for the last six years and recently gone over, indicating excellent overall condition with minimal wear expected for its age and award history.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

13518332

Odometer:

55,000 miles

Reg Number:

263 924

RHD/LHD:

LHD

248ci Straight-Eight Three-Speed Manual Transmission Repainted in Glacier Blue Metallic Tan Cloth Upholstery Body-Color 16" Steel Wheels w/Hubcaps Rear Trunk Lap Belts Sonomatic AM Radio Under-Dash Heater Spare Parts Car Cover
This 1939 Buick Series 40 Special business coupe was purchased by the current owner in 1971 and was refurbished in 2006.

An AACA National First Prize award was earned later that year.

It spent the last six years in dry storage and was recently gone over in preparation for the sale.

The car is finished in Glacier Blue Metallic over tan cloth and is powered by a 248ci straight-eight linked with a three-speed manual transmission.

Equipment includes body-color 16″ steel wheels with hubcaps, a two-way-opening hood, a push-button AM radio, and an Air Control under-dash heater.

This Series 40 Special is now offered on dealer consignment with records, literature, spare parts, a car cover, and an Illinois title.

The Fisher-built body was refinished in its original ...

Points of note

£3,252

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£13,652

Median Price (Since 2020)

£104,212

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