1940 Buick Other

Convertible

Inline 8-cylinder Dynaflash

Manual

Clear

Gasoline

For sale here we have a beautiful example of pre-WWII American automotive luxury. This Buick Convertible is the top of the line for the 1940 model year. The convertible top, engine-turned dash, push-button radio, dual covered spare tires and amber fog lights all add to the charm and class of this vehicle. Humphrey Bogart owned one similar to this, which was featured in the movie "Casablanca." I included a picture of an article about this in the photos. This particular example has been in my family for nearly half a century. It was restored in the early 1970's by Clarence "Click" Green, a lifelong Buick mechanic and enthusiast, from Westlake, Ohio. It was sold to another family member about 8 years ago. Neither of these gentlemen drive anymore so I have been asked to sell the car. I have driven this car myself and can personally attest to the condition. It is a very comfortable and powerful car even by modern standards. I would not hesitate to drive it anywhere. It starts easily, runs smoothly, and the transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears. Mechanically everything appears sound. Unfortunately I do not know how many miles are on it since the rebuild, nor do I know if the odometer has been flipped. The pictures tell the story on this. If you have any questions, please ask before bidding and I will do my best to answer them in a timely fashion. This car is being sold for absolute auction price: A one hundred dollar opening bid and no reserve. Bid early, bid often, and to win it; bid last! A non-deposit $200 deposit is due via PayPal within 24 hours of auction end. The remainder will be paid via cash or cashier's check upon pickup. The vehicle is located in North central Ohio and can be driven away, or trailered. On Jan-29-16 at 14:20:30 PST, seller added the following information: The data plate states: "Buick Motor Division General Motors Corporation Flint, MICH 1940 MOD. 61C Style No 40-4629 Body No 51 Trim No 862 9 Paint No 545 -6W Mo Day Year Body By Fisher"On Jan-29-16 at 17:29:59 PST, seller added the following information: There have been some questions already, so in response: The wheelbase measures 126 inches. An electric fuel pump has been added to make the car start more easily. The hood latch handles have the word "Century" on them, visible in one of the photos. This car has two carburetors and has had them for as long as I have been aware of it, but I don't know if it came from the factory like that. There are some stains and discoloration of the convertible top, which I have also tried to show in the pictures.