Vehicle Description
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Auburn Spring event, 11 -
12 May 2018.
Estimates:
$75,000 - $85,000
Originally delivered to U.S. Navy; cowl tag notes "US NAVY 24 JAN
1941"Meticulously restored by Buick expert Doug Seybold; driven
just 300 miles sinceAntique Automobile Club of America (AACA) First
Senior Award Winner in 2007
The 1941 Super 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.
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 Super'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 Super 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.
Few Buick Super convertible coupes survive today�particularly in
such fine condition as this fashionable example. Simply put, this
may be the finest 1941 Buick Super available.
Please note that this Buick is in fact a Super not a Special, as
noted in the printed catalogue.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/AS18.
