1939 Buick Series 60 Century Convertible Coupe

1939 was a big year for Buick in terms of their styling and fashion. The 1930's were coming to an end and the 1940's were on the horizon. In the world of automotive design, the 1930's had been stellar. Lots of experimentation had resulted in big changes for the automobile.

This would be the final year for the Buick headlights to be located externally. The grill was updated giving a new and unique appearance. This example shown is one of 790 Convertible Coupes produced. There are dual mounted spare tires with full hard covers. The 'Stream Board' running boards were optional equipment at the time, but the original owner chose to purchase them, completing a wonderful ensemble.

During the close of the 1990's this vehicle underwent a restoration. It has since amassed a wide array of awards.

A partial list of awards includes:

2001 Best of Class CCCA Concours d'Elegance, Hickory Corners, Michigan
2001 Best of Class Ault Park Concours d'Elegance, Cincinnati, Ohio
2001 Best of Class Boonshoft Museum of Discovery Concours d'Elegance, Dayton, Ohio
2003 Best of Class Chrysler Indianapolis Concours Grand Prix, Indiana
2003 Best of Show Willistead Classic Concours d'Elegance, Windsor, Ontario
2003 Amelia Award Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, Amelia Island, Florida
2003 Blue Ribbon Awards Concours d'Elegance at Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

AACA:

2001 1st National Junior Hickory Corners, Michigan
2002 National Senior Elizabethtown, Kentucky
2003 Grand National Award New Bern, North Carolina

BOC (Buick Owners Club):

2001 Best of Class Buick Club at Len Immke Classic, Columbus, Ohio
2001 Best of Class Buick National Meet, Kokomo, Indiana
2001 National Senior Buick National Meet, Kokomo, Indiana
2001 The Guy Bennett Award: For Highest Point PreWar Car – Buick National Meet, Kokomo, Indiana

At the 2006 RM Auctions in Meadow Brook, it was estimated to sell between $80,000 - $100,000. It sold for an impressive $170,500.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2006