Vehicle Description
1937 Buick Series 40 Convertible Sedan
Back in the year when Howard Hughes set the world record for flying
from Los Angeles to New York City, when Walt Disney dazzled the
world with the December premier of Snow White, when Glenn Miller
music was coming into full swing, and Bingo was becoming the latest
rage, the 1937 Buick Special was just about the most exciting thing
this side of Lana Turner's sweater closet!
This 1937 marque mid-size Buick drop top sedan is a drivable
vehicle and a beautiful example with the only major flaws being
dulling and overall wear to the paint. Nonetheless, a beautiful and
honest version of what Buick had to offer in 1937.
Exterior
Medium blue covers this 4-door convertible sedan with some spotting
in of the paint, touch ups, peppering and a few dings, but after
all it is an older paint job that is still showing well. The chrome
bumpers and brightwork have aged beautifully and show well also.
Deep set blue bullet style headlights and fender mounted turn
signals adorn the front of the car along with a large chrome bumper
with guards. All of this lighting is mounted around the split
horizontal bar grille which also looks lovely. Black rubber covered
running boards integrate to the fenders and bridge the gap between
the bulbous sweeping fenders. Wonderful covered spare tires grace
the front fenders and on the rears are large and in charge fender
skirts complete with Buick badging. Art Deco style brightwork and
handles are all in wonderful condition and like new Lester wide
white sidewall tires wrap dark blue painted steel wheels and are
capped by Buick nameplate large moon style hubcaps. All of the
glass is showing nicely with no signs of delamination, and I can't
get enough of the long and wide tan canvas convertible top with its
glass rear window.
Interior
A perfectly aged interior is installed in saddle leather, and there
is plenty of it on both front and rear bench seats, door panels,
and even door jambs have a hint of it next to the wind lace and
beading. All material remains intact and shows the perfect amount
of age wear and light cracking, particularly on the seats. The dash
presents well in brown painted steel with a light peppering of wear
and the Art Deco style instrumentation, and the original banjo
steering wheel are working together to create the "look". A
glovebox clock, as well as creme Bakelite knob covers, AM radio,
and even windshield defoggers coordinate with lush saddle carpeting
in the rear and brown rubber mat up front all in very good
condition complete the interior.
Drivetrain
The Buick Dynaflash Straight Eight, aka the Fireball 8 which is a
248ci engine, stretches the length of the engine bay and looks
clean as a whistle. A single 2-barrel carburetor, topped by an oil
bath air filter, and a 3-speed manual transmission, puts plenty of
smooth power to the 4.40 geared rear axle. Not a high-speed
cruiser, but a solid combination that allows you to go forever and
at a reasonable pace.
Undercarriage
The undercarriage was not overlooked during the restoration,
although long ago as it presents with strong solid steel for the
framing and floors with just a touch of surface rust here and
there. Side rockers and body hangers are in good condition and
structurally sound. No invasive rust damage anywhere to be seen.
Independent coil springs for the upfront suspension and leaf
springs for the back. Drum brakes are all around and a stock
replacement lightly rusted single exhaust is on for the exhale.
Drive-Ability
With the battery charged, this big car fired right up and off to
the test track where it produced a very smooth enjoyable ride. Good
acceleration, strong shifting and good braking are just a few of
the highlights of my experience. All functions were operational at
the time of our drive with the exception of the radio and clock;
however, the lush valley of our test track tends to block out the
AM band.
This beautiful big Buick graces our Hallowed Halls here at the Mall
and is a real standout. In beautiful medium blue, wonderful
trimmings, art deco inspired living room-esque interior, and
mechanically sound. Fly under the Cadillac radar without
sacrificing luxury in this preserved convertible sedan.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 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 located 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.