Vehicle Description
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Auburn Spring event, 11 -
12 May 2018.
Estimates:
$75,000 - $85,000
One of just 4,285 Buick Special convertible coupes for 1941Cowl tag
notes "US NAVY 24 JAN 1941"Meticulously restored; driven just 300
miles sinceAntique Automobile Club of America (AACA) First Senior
Award Winner in 2007
The 1941 Special convertible coupe offered here is an extremely
fine presentation of a highly desirable and rare production Buick.
For 1941, Buick introduced twin carburetion, new bodies, and a
two-way hood that could be opened from either side. Buick's 248-cu.
in. "Fireball" straight eight-cylinder engine was fitted with
dome-shaped pistons and combustion chambers the same year. The
Buick Special models all received the new bodywork with front
fenders that extended almost to the front doors, headlamps fully
integrated into the fender lines, and a wider grille, giving them
the highly desirable, long, low, and wide appearance that thrills
even today.
This exceptional example of the rare convertible coupe, model 56C,
was beautifully and meticulously restored in 2007 by noted Buick
expert Doug Seybold with additional interior work completed by
Jenkins Restorations. Special care was taken to maintain as many
original parts where possible. It is presented in its original
shade of Chenanga Gray Poly. The Buick Special's paintwork provides
a superb contrast to its lavish and spotless red interior and black
power convertible top. With exceptional amounts of chrome, wide
whitewall tires, and highly detailed throughout, the car makes an
elegant presentation for anyone lucky enough to admire this car in
person.
The Buick Special won the coveted AACA First Senior award in 2007.
More recently it was chosen, from a field of more than 2,500
entries, to be one of 30 finalists in the 2009 New York Times
Classic Car Contest. Driven sparingly, with just 300 miles added to
the odometer since the restoration, the car remains in exceptional
condition throughout.
A mere 4,285 Buick Special convertible coupes were built in 1941
and few survive today�particularly in such fine condition as this
fashionable example. Simply put, this may be the finest 1941 Buick
Special available.To view this car and others currently consigned
to this auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/AS18.
