 1936 Series 40 Special | 1938 Series 40 Special  |
These are standard specifications - not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
1937 Buick Series 40 Specifications |
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| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel |
| Shaft drive. Hypoid rear axle gears | |
| Production Years for Series | 1934 - 1958 |
| Price | $913-$1,302 |
| Weight | 3380 lbs | 1533.142 kg |
Engine Type : I8 4064 cc | 248.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.
100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3200 RPM
196 Ft-Lbs (266 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore : 3.1 in | 78 mm.
Stroke : 11.1 in | 282 mm.
100 HP (73.6 KW) @ 3200 RPM
196 Ft-Lbs (266 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore : 3.1 in | 78 mm.
Stroke : 11.1 in | 282 mm.
Transmission:
3 Manual Sliding gear. Floor shift
3 Manual Sliding gear. Floor shift
| Production Figures | |
| Total Buick Production for 1937 | 220,346 |
| Total production of Series 40 for 1937 | 152,773 |
| 40C Convertible Phaetons | 1,689 |
| Business Coupes | 13,742 |
| Convertible Coupes | 2,265 |
| Sport Coupes | 5,059 |
| Touring Sedans | 22,312 |
| Touring Sedans | 9,330 |
 1937
Buick
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Average Auction Sale: $38,504 |
| Buick: 1931-1940 |
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