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This Buick Limited Phaeton is a special vehicle as it was mildly modified when new by the Los Angeles coachbuilding firm Bohman & Schwartz. The original side windows were removed, and the gaps were filled, plus wind wings were added. It is believed that the original owner was Hollywood actress Shirley Temple. Subsequent owners include Lorin Tyron, co-founder of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, and Tom Barrett. It is believed that the car was restored during the 1970s and subsequently repainted. In 2001, it was honored with Most Distinguished Open Car at the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance in Connecticut.
In 2011, this vehicle was offered for sale at the Hershey Auction presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $60,000 - $80,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the vehicle had been sold for $55,000, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2011
In 2011, this vehicle was offered for sale at the Hershey Auction presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $60,000 - $80,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the vehicle had been sold for $55,000, including the buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2011
2011 RM Auctions - Hershey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $60,000-USD $80,000
Sale Price :
USD $55,000
1940 Buick Series 80 Limited Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Buick Series 80 Limited
(Data based on Model Year 1940 sales)
| 1940 Buick Model 81-C Limited Convertible Phaeton Sold for USD$64,900 2020 Mecum : Indy Fall Special | |
| 1940 Buick Limited Touring Sedan Sold for USD$40,150 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | |
| 1940 Buick Limited Trunkback Convertible Phaeton Sold for USD$29,700 2015 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
| 1940 Buick Ltd Series 80 Sold for USD$14,000 2014 Fall Carlisle Auction | |
| 1940 Buick Limited Series 81C Convertible Phaeton Sold for USD$70,400 2013 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
| 1940 Buick Limited Phaeton Chassis#: 13597850 Sold for USD$55,000 2011 RM Auctions - Hershey |   |
| 1940 Buick Series 80 Sold for USD$77,000 2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Hershey by RM Auctions |   |
| 1940 Buick Series 80 Sold for USD$187,000 2007 Vintage Motor Car Auction at Meadow Brook Hall |   |
| 1940 BUICK SERIES 80 SEDAN Sold for USD$8,800 2001 Barrett-Jackson - Scottsdale 2001 |
Buick Series 80 Limiteds That Failed To Sell At Auction
1940 Buick Series 80 Limited's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
| Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 Buick 81C Limited Phaeton | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $50,000 | $80,000 | $100,000 | |
| 1940 Buick Limited Sport Phaeton | 83929610 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $115,000 | $140,000 | $180,000 |
| 1940 Buick Limited Convertible | CA741363 | 2018 Mecum : Monterey | $55,000 | ||
| 1940 Buick Century Convertible | 2003 The Florida Collector Car Auction | $33,000 |
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