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David Dunbar Buick used the proceeds of an invention to finance his dream of building a motor car. He had devised a way to coat cast iron with enamel to create a late 1800's status symbol; the white bathtub. He began producing cars, but ran into financial problems and eventually sold out to William Durant who created General Motors. Buick became one of the corporation's cornerstones. Mr. Buick, however, died almost penniless in Detroit in 1929.
1935 was the last year that Buick used a total wood frame body and mechanical brakes. This vehicle features Buick's straight eight overhead valve engine which, according to the sales brochure, guaranteed a top speed of 85 mph although the speedometer went up to 100 mph. The total production of the 46C model was 933 units. The base price was $925.
The current owner purchased this car in 1970. A restoration was completed in 1980 and was followed by a second, comprehensive restoration in the early 2000's. The car retains its original radio, clock and trunk. It features the original factory color, Runnymeade Green.
1935 was the last year that Buick used a total wood frame body and mechanical brakes. This vehicle features Buick's straight eight overhead valve engine which, according to the sales brochure, guaranteed a top speed of 85 mph although the speedometer went up to 100 mph. The total production of the 46C model was 933 units. The base price was $925.
The current owner purchased this car in 1970. A restoration was completed in 1980 and was followed by a second, comprehensive restoration in the early 2000's. The car retains its original radio, clock and trunk. It features the original factory color, Runnymeade Green.
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1935 Buick Series 40 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Buick Series 40
(Data based on Model Year 1935 sales)
1935 Buick Series 40 Convertible Chassis#: 2814197 Sold for USD$77,000 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1935 Buick Series 40 Three-position Drophead Coupé Chassis#: 2.794.786 Sold for USD$40,175 2023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
1935 Buick Model 40 Street Rod Sold for USD$60,000 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1935 Buick Series 40 Sedan Chassis#: 2816870 Sold for USD$22,130 2014 Russo & Steele - Scottsdale |
Buick Series 40s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1935 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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1935 BUICK MODEL 40 4-DOOR | 2019 McCormick's # 66 | $44,000 | |||
1935 Buick 40 Series | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $16,000 |
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