Vehicle Description
Cherishing a classic car is about understanding and appreciating
its history. That's why we love this 1940 Buick Limited Series 90
Sedan. It wears its decades with pride in a fantastically
correct-style presentation. So you get a true pre-WWII treasure
with a straight-eight motor and a premium attitude that was
instilled from day one.
Buick people instantly recognize this as something special. The
90-series Limited sedans were true Cadillac rivals, and so they
were a rare sight when new. And it only gets more exceptional over
80 years later. The black paint is what you want on a formal body
like this. It's part of an older application that has plenty of
aged-in style. So it sets the vintage tone from every angle. You
can always opt for a high-gloss respray, but this kind of
appearance today is decades in the making. And you really do want
something looking quite vintage from 1940 because it was a landmark
year. Buick redesigned the line so that it had a wider chrome
grille, long parking lights, and headlights integrated into the
fenders. This new styling was combined with classic formal elements
like the full-length trim, whitewall tires, and dual spare wheels
integrated into the front fenders. And of course, the Buick Eight
badge in the back meant you needed a long hood up front leading the
way. It's a distinct and beautiful style that didn't return after
WWII, and so this one to cherish.
When you get to the car show, we know you're going to love opening
the suicide doors for everyone to have a peek inside. Just like the
exterior, the inside keeps a very classic/stock style that likes to
be both complete and show off its age. These could have been put
into limousine service. So the rear seat has ample space, a
fold-down center armrest, individual ashtrays, and a foot rest. But
vintage motoring today is all about the classic driving experience.
Up front you get a big three-spoke wheel with Buick horn ring.
There are replacement units available, but there's just something
electric about feeling the generations who came before you every
time you grip the wheel. And the smooth action of the
column-shifted three-speed transmission is pure classic fun. Plus,
the art deco dash looks nice and everything you want is in place,
right down to the AM radio that's there for display.
Not only do you get to open the suicide doors at the shows, but the
butterfly hood is always an attention-grabber, too. They'll marvel
at the motor's presentation and its original-style condition - and
we even believe this is original to the car. The 320 cubic-inch
"Dyna-Flash" straight-eight looks amazing, especially with the
self-promoting head cover that has the right touch of age. The
motor has been given the right care in the fundamentals, like newer
hoses, wires, belt, coil, and a rebuilt carburetor. The nature of
the straight-eight means a smoother running car. Out on the road,
this car also feels much more modern thanks to Buick's independent
front end and coil spring rear. It's all part of a package that not
only impresses you with how it looks, but also how comfortable
authentic pre-WWII motoring can be...if you're in the right
car.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual, a service manual,
and spare components. Don't miss your chance at this true classic
Buick, call today!