Vehicle Description
1937 Buick Special
The Buick Special was an automobile produced by Buick. It was
usually Buick's lowest-priced model, starting out as a full-size
car in 1936 and returning in 1938 (after a two-year hiatus) as a
mid-size.
This 1937 Special (Model 41) is a 4-door trunk back sedan. An
interior redux several years ago, original paperwork, and exterior
paint that shows the passage of time in the form of some crackle,
some chips, some overspray, and some patina. An example of an
automobile that was designed during Art Deco's heyday, many style
queues have been taken from that era. Certainly not a perfect car,
or even close to a garage queen, however it runs smoothly, and is
definitely a drivable car.
Exterior
A black respray, performed several years ago, shows cracking,
crazing, some chipping and overall patina. Chrome is somewhat
pitted and has areas of dullness. Doors open and close easily, and
fit is good. Large sweeping fenders connect by a running board, and
have spare tires encased on metal, mounted onto the fenders. The
fronts have the bullet style turn signals, and headlights. Coupled
with a tall horizontal chrome ribbed grille, long hood, and chromed
horizontal vent ribs on the side of the flip up hood with a center
hinge. Black steel wheels hold wide white sidewall tries and show
trim rings and a center "BUICK" script in the middle of a small
dish type hubcap.
Interior
Swing open the "B" pillar hinged 4 doors, and you will be entering
Tan Bedford Cord heaven. A bench in the front, and back can easily
accommodate 5 passengers. Matching windlace is seen surrounding
each doorway and presents itself on the edges of the seating as
well. Door panels, and passenger pillar walls are covered in Art
Deco styled embossed felt. This and the handles are in very good
condition. A felt headliner is seen as well, and in good condition.
Carpeting is on the floors, and in front there is a rubber mat that
stretches across the entire bench seat. Dash is in fair condition
and is shown painted in flat brown. This houses the awesome Art
Deco styled gauges, bakelite knobs and pulls, and large chrome
center area that may be a heating vent, as a heater is seen under
the dash. Above the glove box is a clock, and large locking
bakelite glovebox pull.
Drivetrain
The original inline 8-cylinder engine is in the engine bay and is
the standard 248ci inline 8-cylinder engine. It has not been
restored although consigner states they installed a new radiator
core, and water pump, and hoses and belts. A manual transmission is
installed.
Undercarriage
Surface rust is seen, however no real damaging invasive rust is
noted. Doors seem mostly rust free; some cracking and chipping is
throughout the underside of the doors and rocker.
In my mind I can see this car racing down a dirt road, gangsters
leaning out of the windows firing at the law trying to make their
getaway. I can also picture a well-dressed couple, woman in a long
dress with a fur stole, and long cigarette holder, man in tuxedo,
sitting in the back with their driver taking them out for an
evening on the town. Picture whatever you want to do with this
beautifully styled '37 Buick.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 300 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
