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For 1930, the Buick Series 40 received a new vertically mounted, thermostatically controlled shutter system. Also, the car was lowered by two inches and given a new body belt line. They had a wheelbase that measured 118 inches and powered by an overhead valve six-cylinder engine producing 80 horsepower. There was a three-speed sliding gear transmission with floor shift controls and a multiple disc clutch.
Buick offered three series for 1930, the 40, 50, and the top-of-the-line and most powerful 60 models.
The Sports Roadster was a limited production body style that was restored in the late 1980s and remains in very nice overall condition in modern time. The car was once part of the Sterling McCall Museum and is currently painted in cream yellow accented by dark brown fenders. The car has antique walnut brown upholstery and a tan Haartz fabric top with side curtains, boot and rear spare tire cover. Other features include a rumble seat, golf club side door, factory correct oak spoke wheels, whitewall tires, auxiliary headlights and side lamps, and a wood steering wheel.
In 2010, this Sports Roadster was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook event presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $35,000 - $45,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $35,750, including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2010
Buick offered three series for 1930, the 40, 50, and the top-of-the-line and most powerful 60 models.
The Sports Roadster was a limited production body style that was restored in the late 1980s and remains in very nice overall condition in modern time. The car was once part of the Sterling McCall Museum and is currently painted in cream yellow accented by dark brown fenders. The car has antique walnut brown upholstery and a tan Haartz fabric top with side curtains, boot and rear spare tire cover. Other features include a rumble seat, golf club side door, factory correct oak spoke wheels, whitewall tires, auxiliary headlights and side lamps, and a wood steering wheel.
In 2010, this Sports Roadster was offered for sale at the Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook event presented by RM Auctions. The car was estimated to sell for $35,000 - $45,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $35,750, including buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Aug 2010
2010 RM Auctions - Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $35,000-USD $45,000
Sale Price :
USD $35,750
1930 Buick Series 40 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Buick Series 40
(Data based on Model Year 1930 sales)
1930 Buick Series 40 Model 44 Sport Roadster Chassis#: 2350515 Sold for USD$17,920 2023 Bonhams : Two Generations Collection | |
1930 Buick Series 40 Coupe Sold for USD$16,000 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1930 Buick Sports Roadster Chassis#: 2554011 Sold for USD$35,750 2010 RM Auctions - Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | |
1930 BUICK 40 CUSTOM 4 DOOR SEDAN Sold for USD$63,800 2007 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2007 |
Buick Series 40s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1930 Buick Series 40's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1930 Buick Model 40 Sports Roadster | 2009 Leake Auctions Houston Annual Leake Auto Auction Reliant Center | $29,000 |
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