HIGHLIGHTS: • The Smart Alternative: If you've been searching for a
1940 Ford or Chevy Coupe, stop. This Buick offers upscale pre-war
executive styling that standard GM cars simply couldn't touch. •
Torque Monster: True to its premium lineage, this street rod is
proudly powered by a massive Buick 455ci Big Block V8 with is the
undisputed king of low-end torque. No boring small-block Chevy
engine swaps here. • The ""Everything Works"" Unicorn: Unlike most
custom builds that require a weekend of troubleshooting, every
single gauge, switch, light, and luxury option in this car works!
BODY OVERVIEW: Walk into any local cruise-in and you will see a
dozen 1940 Fords. If you want to stand out, you buy a Buick. In
1940, these were premium luxury machines, and this all-steel
Special Coupe carries that are-deco presence with pride. Completely
free of waves or bubbles and the car features high-end subtle body
modifications that the average viewer won't notice but car guys
will. They include shaved door handles, Frenched lights, flip up
fuel door, and custom widened rear fenders that give it an
aggressive tire stance on classic American Racing wheels. PAINT
CONDITION OVERVIEW: The custom Burgundy Metallic paint is
laser-straight and looks incredibly deep in the sunlight. It
presents today as if it was painted yesterday. There are minor
signs of use consistent with a well-maintained, occasionally
enjoyed class. This is not a trailer queen. This car was meant to
be driven and shown off. INTERIOR CONDITION OVERVIEW: The biggest
headache with buying someone else's street rod project is the
electrical gremlins. This Buick breaks the mold. The custom
burgundy with black and grey leather interior balances modern
comfort with the original art-deco dash design, featuring power
leather bucket seats and a custom-fitted center console with cup
holders. Here is the real kicker: The speedometer, odometer, oil
pressure, temperature gauge, fuel gauge, tachometer, wipers, horn,
and windows ALL work! Toss in a chrome tilt steering column and
ice-cold air conditioning and you have a pre-war cabin built for
effortless 500-mile road trips. MECHANICAL OVERVIEW: Instead of
cutting corners with a generic crate engine, the builder kept this
coupe loyal to its roots with a legendary Buick 455ci Big Block V8.
Built for effortless highway cruising, it's backed by a
bulletproof, heavy-duty TH400 3-speed automatic transmission and a
GM 10-bolt rear end. The mechanical package is fully sorted for
modern traffic: an aluminum intake manifold, HEI ignition, power
steering, and power front disc brakes. Thanks to a heavy-duty
aluminum radiator and an electric cooling fan, it starts instantly,
stays ice-cold in summer gridlock, and emits a deep, authoritative
rumble through a custom duel exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers. WHAT
YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT THIS CAR: • True Exclusivity: You'll be the only
1940 Buick Coupe at 99% of the car shows you attend. • Turn-Key
Reliability: No project-car headaches. It runs, drives, steers
tightly, and stops with absolute confidence. • Road Trip Ready:
Ice-cold A/C and functional gauges mean you can drive it across the
state tomorrow. WHAT YOU MIGHT HATE ABOUT THIS CAR: • It is a
high-quality, exceptionally well-maintained older restoration and
not a zero-mile concours museum piece. It's built to be used and
enjoyed on the street. DOES IT NEED ANYTHING?: This Buick is 100%
turn-key and ready to be driven right out of our showroom. It runs,
drives, and operates beautifully with zero mechanical or electrical
needs. The only thing it requires is standard routine fluid
maintenance going forward, and an emergency brake adjustment
depending on your personal tightness preference (the e-brake works,
but can be adjusted to grab firmer). WHAT BUYER IS LOOKING FOR THIS
CAR?: This car is tailor-made for the mature, seasoned enthusiast
who loves the upscale elegance of pre-war coupes but is completely
over the headaches of vintage mechanicals. It is specifically built
for the buyer who wants to stand out from the sea of standard Fords
and Chevys, appreciates the rare muscle of a genuine Buick 455 Big
Block, and demands modern luxuries like power steering, power disc
brakes, and ice-cold A/C. If you want a highly refined, fully
sorted cruiser where you can turn the key, watch every gauge sweep
to life, and confidently drive across the state line in total
air-conditioned comfort on day one, this 1940 Buick Special is
exactly what you've been waiting for. Contact Rare Rides Company at
980-306-8100 or
[email protected] for more information Rare Rides
Company does not collect tax, tag or title fees. Title Status:
CLEAN DOES IT WORK? Air Conditioning YES Heater YES Speedometer YES
Odometer YES Oil PSI Gauge YES Temperature Gauge YES Fuel Gauge YES
Tachometer YES Wipers YES Windows YES Horn YES Radio N/A Headlights
YES Tail Lights YES Brake Lights YES Reverse Lights YES Turn
Signals YES Emergency Brake YES - needs adjustment 4x4/AWD N/A Tire
Condition: Good tread, age unknown Keys - Ignition YES, Door YES,
Trunk YES Seatbelts Front: YES Rear: NO Runs & Drives YES
