1940 Buick Series 40 Special Touring Sedan

All Buicks in 1940 were given oil filters and sealed beam headlamps, which were now mounted in the fenders. The company enjoyed its best production year ever in 1940. There was the usual restyle and the wheelbase was increased by one inch to 122-inches. This was also the only model year that a four-door convertible, called the 'Sport Phaeton' was offered, with just 552 built. The Special was the most affordable model, and it was offered in both two and four door models. These entry level Buicks trace their heritage to the Buick Modell 10, a companion to Buick's first car, the Buick Model B.

This Buick Special Series 40 was purchased by the current owner's father in 1962 as a drive-to-work car for the princely sum of $50. On his way home, he stopped for gas and was offered $75. He declined the offer and would keep the car for the next forty years. After driving the car for several years, he offered to keep it for his son while he went off to college. He would drive the car occasionally and would often be asked to sell the car, but he always declined.

Finally in 2002, the son would take possession and it would undergo a full restoration over the next nine years. In 2011, it emerged and father and son would once again enjoy riding in it. When his father gave him the car, he said 'I hope you have as much fun with it as I have had'.

The car now features several available factory options, including a heater, defroster, radio, special trim, special order Lancaster Gray paint and a leather interior. Power is from Buick's valve-in-head Straight Eight.