Vehicle Description
National 1st place champion - Judged the best. Buicks new styling
in 1939 featured a new 2 piece "Waterfall" grill with ultra thin
vertical bars. Much larger view windshield, doors larger for easy
access. Narrower hood and a new dash arrangement with professional
burled walnut wood grain with "Hand Shift" column mounted shift
lever was new to 1939. In 2012, this car experienced a complete
body off professional restoration with no expense spared - the
final parts needed for reassembly were purchased (from a Buick
collector in Australia, no less), along with a more stateside set
of fender skirts. Body fits excellent and clad in Lassen Green with
a touch of metallic base coat - clear coat, real pearls were ground
up and added to the spray. Chassis completely disassembled and
restored to new with many N.O.S. parts. All new interior including
door panels accented with tan harts cloth top and boot. The
interior was analyzed by Don Summerlin of Hoyt's Auto Upholstery in
Sarasota and it was determined that new red leather would be
essential in returning the car to its original configuration.
Former president of A.A.C.A Mr. Beauchamp showed this beautiful
Buick at the A.A.C.A forums where the car was judged the best
Junior and Senior A.A.C.A - Preservation award and first national
alliance award. Truly with all the show acclimates, one of the
finest Buick special convertibles to exist and to be available.
Upon final assembly, the car was taken to the 2013 A.A.C.A Winter
Meet in Lakeland, Florida and it won an AACA Junior award. Finally
realizing the car's potential as a show-goer come to fruition, the
car was again gone over with a fine tooth comb and it was decided
to send off the interior chrome pieces (window cranks, door
handles, and ignition switch) to get replated. The following April,
the car won a Senior in Charlotte followed by a First Preservation
in Auburn, Indiana and then a Second Preservation in Carlisle,
Pennsylvania. In November, Mr. Beauchamp finally received the
letter that had never been sent on his other show ready '39s, a
letter from the A.A.C.A stating that the 46C has been nominated for
a national award. In December, the letter was sent confirming that
this car was among the elite. After 50+ years in the BCA, Mr.
Beauchamp's car was awarded the First national award and he himself
received the inaugural Buick Alliance Award, in memory of Terry B.
Dunham, a friend and famed Buick historian. Showing 3400 miles,
this car proudly wears its badging and still comes with a clear
cover for the soft top. We purchased this car fully aware that it
was an exquisite example and one of the last '39s built
(#4502/4569). From every angle, the car will tell stories of the
love and dedicated owner ship over the past 30 years. Youtube video
available upon request. Call our classic car division at
815-385-8408 for video and/or vehicle information.
Wide Whitewalls
Chrome Caps and Trim Rings
Red Banjo Steering Wheel
Burled Walnut Wood Grain Dash
Directionals
Glove Box Clock
Radio
Buick Heater
Bumper Guards
Mounted Award Badges
Unity Dual Fog Lamps
