Vehicle Description
BEAUTIFULLY PRESERVED CONCOURS-LEVEL RESTORATIONSTRIKING SEQUOIA
CREAM PAINT OVER RED LEATHERFRESHLY SORTED AND DETAILED BY THE LAST
DETAILWET-SANDED AND BUFFED PAINT & NEW CANVAS TOP GREAT TO DRIVE
OFFERED IN EXCELLENT DRIVING ORDERPOWERED BY BUICKS FAMED OHV
8-CYLINDER ENGINEVERY RARE AND ATTRACTIVE PREWAR BUICK
MODELLONG-TERM PRIOR OWNERSHIP AND CARE A key part of Buicks
success story for 1940, which saw record sales and the GM Divisions
strong fourth-place ranking in American car sales, the upscale
Series 50 Super models featured the modern Valve in Head OHV inline
eight-cylinder engine and offered a broad range of five body styles
on the 121-inch wheelbase chassis shared with the Series 40
Special. Featuring beautifully streamlined body styling, the 1940
Buicks also did away with old-fashioned running boards for a fresh,
modern look. This splendid classic Buick was under the long-term
care of the prior owner until August 2019. He purchased it in
September 1983 from a gentleman in Muncie, Indiana and then drove
it all the way home cross-country to Salt Lake City, Utah without
issue. Following some enjoyable touring, the vehicle received a
total body-off restoration, with the work completed to concours
level. Finished in Sequoia Cream, an original Buick color choice,
the Super's interior was also fully restored and trimmed in red
leather upholstery and complemented by correct engine-turned accent
panels for the glove box door and instrument surround, plus
handsomely restored wood grain interior trim. Following
restoration, this wonderful Buick earned the Golden Award of
Excellence from the Veteran Motor Car Club of America (VMCCA) at
its first and only post-restoration show appearance. While only
sparingly toured to preserve its excellence, the Buick was
nonetheless enjoyed by the prior owner on a long-range tour from
Salt Lake City to Los Angeles and back, via Las Vegas, Reno, Lake
Tahoe, San Simeon, Los Angeles and Long Beach. Carefully preserved
and remaining highly attractive throughout, the Buick features a
new canvas convertible top and benefits from wet sanding of the
striking Sequoia Cream paint finish, professional detailing, and
further sorting performed at The Last Detail. A file containing
restoration invoices and receipts is included with the sale of rare
and handsome 1940 Buick Model 51C Convertible Phaeton. A recent
weekend driving experience confirms it is a strong-running and very
enjoyable vehicle, in proper running order, well-suited to any
collector looking for a beautiful, immediate prewar American
classic vehicle to show, tour and enjoy. Contact us now see this
beautiful and capable car in person, get full details, and make
purchase arrangements before someone else does!