Vehicle Description
BUICK'S RENOWNED PERFORMANCE MODEL FORMER CHUCK SCHNEIDER
COLLECTION CARSLEEK HARLEY EARL-ERA GM BODY DESIGNDISTINCTIVE COROT
BEIGE PAINT FINISHEXCELLENT BEIGE BROADCLOTH UPHOLSTERY141 HP 320
CI 'VALVE-IN-HEAD' 8-CYLINDER ENGINEFLOOR-SHIFT 3-SPEED MANUAL
TRANSMISSIONOUTSTANDING EXAMPLE OF BUICK PRESTIGE & PERFORMANCE
Renowned for quality and value, Buick adopted an upscale,
performance-minded approach for 1931 as an entirely
eight-cylinder-powered model range. Interestingly, Buick's new
eight-cylinder engines were unique to each series and shared no
common parts, with the exception of the upper-level Series 80 and
90. Performance was robust by early-1930s standards, establishing a
Buick hallmark that would continue until the 1970s, when General
Motors began adopting "corporate" engines across its various
divisions. The Century nameplate first graced a Buick model in
1936, a year that marked a true renaissance for Buick and its
General Motors companions with all-steel "Turret Top" bodies,
hydraulic brakes, and sleek styling that remains a design
masterpiece today. "Knee-Action" independent front suspension
introduced for 1934 delivered a comfortable and confident driving
experience. In contrast to competing makes. Combining the
lighter-weight body and chassis of the Series 40 Special with the
top 320 cubic-inch inline 8-cylinder powerplant from the Series 80
Roadmaster and Series 90 Limited, the Century was legendarily fast
and true to its name, aimed straight at the growing numbers of
upwardly mobile, speed-minded drivers of the latter 1930s.This
outstanding 1938 Buick Century Sport Coupe is a collector-grade
example of these remarkable performance cars of the immediate
prewar years. Formerly part of the renowned collection of Chuck
Schneider, a prolific collector and enthusiast of classic
automobiles, boats, and tractors from Michigan, the Century's
odometer reads just 1,887 miles, presumably since restoration.
Distinctively refinished in Corot Beige paint a correct Buick Color
choice for 1938, the Century is handsomely complemented by an
outstanding interior compartment trimmed in Beige broadcloth
upholstery and featuring an in-dash clock and versatile folding
rear jump seats. Residing underneath the hood is Buick's famed
"Dynaflash" inline 8-cylinder engine, nicely detailed and finished,
paired with a floor-shifted 3-speed manual transmission driving a
semi-floating rear axle. Front and rear bumper guards and dual
fender-mounted spares with steel cases finish off this late-1930s
automotive icon, which rides on period style Whitewall tires
surrounding correct wheels adorned with chrome rims and Art
Deco-influenced, Buick-scripted chrome hubcaps. Contact us today to
see this wonderful classic Buick performer in person, get full
details and add it to your collection!
