1939 Buick Series 90 Limited Touring Sedan

The Buick Series 90 sat atop a 140-inch wheelbase and was powered by an eight-cylinder engine that produced 141 horsepower. The Series 60 and 80 shared the same engine as the Series 90. The 4-door touring sedan had seating for six and would set the buyer back $2074. There were two other bodystyles offered on the series 90, one was a limousine which had seating for 8 and a touring sedan which also had seating for 8. The limousine was the highest price Buick for 1939, costing $2,453. It featured a movable glass partition in back of the chauffeur's compartment. A speaker system allowed the passenger and driver to communicate. A vanity case and rear compartment cigarette lighter could be found in the rear.

This 1939 Series 90 Limited was offered for auction at the 2006 Worldwide Auction held on Hilton Head Island. At the conclusion of the auction, it found a new owner for the price of $37,400.

By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2006