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Buick, founded in 1903, had come a long way from its original 2-cylinder models by the time this beautiful Estate Wagon was built. In 1941, Buick was a prestigious car prized world-wide for its performance, style and durability.
Buicks were often featured in movies of the era. Warner Bros. Studios owned several that were used both for crew transportation and in their films. One of these, a 1941 Series 40 Special Estate Wagon is the very car you see here. This Warner Bros. Buick was ordered fully optioned, with fender skirts, 'Sonomatic' radio and 'Compound Carburetion' (dual carburetors).
This Buick appeared in many movies made in the 1940s and can be spotted in later films as well. One of its last appearances was in the 1968 movie, 'Cool Hand Luke' - yes, this is the wagon that Luke/Paul Newman 'dies' in at the end of the film. The Estate Wagon was sold at a Warner Bros. property auction in 1969, by which time it had logged only 28,000 miles. It was subsequently 'sympathetically restored' and has been proudly held by the present, fourth, owner since 1995.
The wooden bodies for the 1941 Buick Estate Wagons were produced by Hercules Mfg. Co., of Evansville, Indiana. Only 838 examples of the lovely Estate Wagon were built in 1941 and very few survive today.
Buicks were often featured in movies of the era. Warner Bros. Studios owned several that were used both for crew transportation and in their films. One of these, a 1941 Series 40 Special Estate Wagon is the very car you see here. This Warner Bros. Buick was ordered fully optioned, with fender skirts, 'Sonomatic' radio and 'Compound Carburetion' (dual carburetors).
This Buick appeared in many movies made in the 1940s and can be spotted in later films as well. One of its last appearances was in the 1968 movie, 'Cool Hand Luke' - yes, this is the wagon that Luke/Paul Newman 'dies' in at the end of the film. The Estate Wagon was sold at a Warner Bros. property auction in 1969, by which time it had logged only 28,000 miles. It was subsequently 'sympathetically restored' and has been proudly held by the present, fourth, owner since 1995.
The wooden bodies for the 1941 Buick Estate Wagons were produced by Hercules Mfg. Co., of Evansville, Indiana. Only 838 examples of the lovely Estate Wagon were built in 1941 and very few survive today.
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1941 Buick Series 40 Special Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Buick Series 40 Special
(Data based on Model Year 1941 sales)
1941 Buick Special Sedanette Coupe Chassis#: 14193192 Sold for USD$16,500 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1941 Buick Special Coupe Sold for USD$42,900 2021 Mecum : Glendale | |
1941 Buick Special Sedan Chassis#: 34004356 Sold for USD$19,800 2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1941 Buick Special Sedanet Chassis#: 14048415 Sold for USD$24,750 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1941 Buick Special Sedanette Sold for USD$17,600 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1941 BUICK SPECIAL Sold for USD$9,450 2016 McCormick's - # 61 | |
1941 Buick Special Chassis#: 14170340 Sold for USD$23,500 2016 Mecum : Anaheim | |
1941 Buick Special Sedanet Chassis#: 34187515 Sold for USD$29,700 2016 RM Sotheby's : Hershey | |
1941 Buick Sedanette Sold for USD$17,000 2016 Mecum - Indianapolis | |
1941 BUICK SEDANETTE Sold for USD$16,500 2015 Mecum - Chicago | |
1941 Buick Special Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 14093459 Sold for USD$49,500 2015 RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction | |
1941 Buick Special Series 40A Sedanette Sold for USD$14,300 2015 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1941 Buick Special Convertible Coupe Sold for USD$58,300 2015 Auctions America - Fort Lauderdale | |
1941 Buick Sedanette Chassis#: 44226436 Sold for USD$21,000 2014 Mecum : Anaheim | |
1941 Buick 4 Door Sold for USD$8,027 2014 Carlisle Auctions : Zephyrhills Fall Auction | |
1941 BUICK 40 2 DOOR SEDANETTE Chassis#: 14099326 Sold for USD$25,300 2014 Barrett-Jackson, Las Vegas | |
1941 BUICK SEDANETTE Sold for USD$11,500 2014 Mecum - Dallas | |
941 Buick Special Convertble Coupe Sold for USD$40,425 2013 Auctions America - Auburn Spring | |
1941 Buick Sedanette Business Coupe Sold for USD$17,000 2013 Mecum Auctions - Kissimmee, FL Auction | |
1941 Buick Special Chassis#: 24178889 Sold for USD$36,000 2012 Mecum - Anaheim, CA |
Buick Series 40 Specials That Failed To Sell At Auction
1941 Buick Series 40 Special's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1941 Buick Special Convertible Coupe | 14093459 | 2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction | $60,000 | $70,000 | |
1941 Buick Special Sendanette | 2019 Mecum : Chicago | $30,000 | |||
1941 Buick Special | 2019 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
1941 Buick Special | 2019 Spring Carlisle Auction | ||||
1941 Buick Sedanette Special | 2019 Greensboro Auto Auction : March 2019 | $14,500 | |||
1941 Buick Special | 2019 Carlisle Auction : Lakeland Winter Auction | ||||
1941 Buick Series 40 | 2017 Carlisle Auctions : Lakeland Fall | ||||
1941 Buick Series 40 Sedanette | 2017 Mecum : Kissimmee | $17,500 | |||
1941 BUICK 40 | 2015 Leake Auction Dallas | $22,000 | |||
1941 Buick Sedanette | 44226436 | 2014 Mecum : Anaheim | |||
1941 Buick Special Convertible | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $37,500 | |||
1941 Buick Sedanette Business Coupe | 2012 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee Florida | $15,000 | |||
1941 Buick Special 4-Door Sedan | 2012 Mecum Auctions Kissimmee Florida | $6,500 | |||
1941 BUICK SPECIAL | 2010 Silver Auction Arizona in January | $9,000 | |||
1941 BUICK SPECIAL | 2009 McCormick's Auction # 47 | $12,500 | |||
1941 BUICK SPECIAL | DSP39176 | 2009 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auctions November 22, 2009 | $12,500 | ||
1941 Buick Sedanette Hard Top | 2009 RM Auctions Classic Car Auction of Toronto Fall | $35,000 | |||
1941 BUICK SPECIAL | DSP39176 | 2009 Silver Auction Hot August Nights | $12,000 | ||
1941 Buick Special | 2009 San Diego, CA | $19,000 | |||
1941 BUICK SPECIAL | 2009 Silver Auction Greater Salt Lake | $13,750 | |||
1941 BUICK SPECIAL | 2008 Silver Auction Las Vegas | $15,000 | |||
1941 BUICK SPECIAL | 2008 Silver Auction Las Vegas | $12,500 | |||
1941 BUICK SPECIAL | 44136724 | 2007 Silver Auction Sun Valley | $14,000 | ||
1941 Buick Special Sedan | 2005 Toronto International Fall Classic Car Auction | $22,500 | |||
1941 BUICK SPECIAL BUSINESS COUPE | 2004 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auction February 2004 | $21,000 | |||
1941 BUICK SEDANETTE | 2003 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN | $17,500 | |||
1941 BUICK SPECIAL FOUR DOOR | 2001 Kruse Auction Branson, MO | $5,800 |
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