1937 Buick Special Series 40 Four-Door Sedan Plain Back Hot Rod

Description

As Buick solidified its position at the top end of the General Motors hierarchy just below Cadillac, the 1936 model line was entirely renamed to reflect the advancements made over the outgoing 1935 models. The entry-level Series 40 became the Special and was backed by a refined and robust overhead valve eight-cylinder engine in a 122 inch wheelbase chassis from 1937. The Special also featured a Knee Action independent front suspension and hydraulic brakes for safe, stable handling. In many ways, the Buick Special, with its full-size eight-cylinder engine in a mid-size rigid girder-type body, defined the muscle car formula decades before it was popularized, making it an excellent platform for custom hot rod builds like the example on offer.

Highlights  

• Chevrolet 350 cu-in small-block V8 equipped with a with electronic ignition, a four-barrel carburetor, and long-tube headers 

• Automatic transmission 

• Power assisted steering and brakes 

• Air conditioning 

• Finished in red over gray leather 

• 15 inch polished aluminum wheels mounted with Goodyear Eagle GT II tires 

• This 1937 Buick Special Series 40 Four-Door Sedan Plain Back Hot Rod is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing 9,134 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown 

Features  

• Edelbrock air cleaner and valve covers 

• Split windshield 

• Dual exterior rearview mirrors 

• Antenna 

• Tinted windows 

• Hooded headlights 

• Rear-hinged “suicide” doors 

• Side exit exhaust 

• Front power-adjustable bucket seats 

• AM/FM/Cassette stereo 

• 120 mph VDO speedometer 

• VDO auxiliary gauges 

• Three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel 

• Crank windows 

• Analog clock 

• Locking glove compartment 

• Rear bench seat 

• Rear grab handles 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor wear on the driver’s outer seat bolster  

• Paint chips on the front fenders 

Included  

• Spare wheel and tire 

• Leather bra for the front end 

Ownership History

This 1937 Buick Special Series 40 Four-Door Sedan Plain Back Hot Rod was reportedly acquired by the consigning dealer in 2018.

Additional Notes

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders: Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida.  Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida.  For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.