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The Buick Century models built between 1936 and 1942 were true high-performance cars, capable of delivering speeds near the 'century mark.' They combined the largest and most powerful Buick engine of the time, a 320-cid straight-eight, with the smallest and lightest Buick bodies then produced.
All 1939 Buicks featured new styling, with a low, wide 'waterfall' grille that was inspired by European Grand Prix racing cars of the era. Century models for 1939 had a 126-inch wheelbase, five inches longer than the Special of the same year. The extra length was added ahead of the cowl, to accommodate the larger engine used in the Century.
The Century Convertible Coupe, Model 66C, had a factory list price of $1,343, making it the most expensive Buick of its type in 1939. Only 850 were built, including 60 that were exported to other countries. The exhibited example is equipped with optional dual side-mounted spare tires, 'Streamboards' (lower body skirts which replaced the standard running boards) and a pair of GM Guide Super-Ray accessory driving and fog lamps - original cost, $10.45!
The current owner purchased this example in 1961, for $200. The prior owner had started to make it into a hot-rod, but had lost interest in the project. The rare Buick was restored to its original 1939 configuration in 2000.
All 1939 Buicks featured new styling, with a low, wide 'waterfall' grille that was inspired by European Grand Prix racing cars of the era. Century models for 1939 had a 126-inch wheelbase, five inches longer than the Special of the same year. The extra length was added ahead of the cowl, to accommodate the larger engine used in the Century.
The Century Convertible Coupe, Model 66C, had a factory list price of $1,343, making it the most expensive Buick of its type in 1939. Only 850 were built, including 60 that were exported to other countries. The exhibited example is equipped with optional dual side-mounted spare tires, 'Streamboards' (lower body skirts which replaced the standard running boards) and a pair of GM Guide Super-Ray accessory driving and fog lamps - original cost, $10.45!
The current owner purchased this example in 1961, for $200. The prior owner had started to make it into a hot-rod, but had lost interest in the project. The rare Buick was restored to its original 1939 configuration in 2000.
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1939 Buick Series 60 Century Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Buick Series 60 Century
(Data based on Model Year 1939 sales)
1939 Buick Century Sold for USD$11,550 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1939 BUICK BUSINESS COUPE Sold for USD$19,000 2016 Leake - Dallas Market Hall | |
1939 Buick Century Sport Phaeton Sold for USD$18,000 2016 Mecum : Dallas | |
1939 Buick Series 60 Phaeton Convertible Sold for USD$38,000 2015 Leake Auctions - Dallas, Tx | |
1939 Buick Century Saloon Sold for USD$13,650 2015 Anglia Auction | |
1939 Buick Century Series 60 Sedan Sold for USD$11,275 2014 Auctions America - Auburn Fall | |
1939 Buick Century Four Door Sedan Sold for USD$18,150 2012 Auctions America - Spring Carlisle | |
1939 Buick Century Chassis#: 13481114 Sold for USD$49,500 2009 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook | ![]() |
1939 Buick Century Convertible Coupe Chassis#: 13477015 Sold for USD$170,500 2006 RM Auctions at Meadow Brook | ![]() ![]() |
1939 Buick Century Convertible Chassis#: 63603572 Sold for USD$46,000 2006 The J.C. Stevens Estate Auction | |
1939 BUICK CENTURY OPERA COUPE Sold for USD$19,100 2001 Kruse Auction - Tulsa, OK | |
1939 BUICK CENTURY OPERA COUPE Sold for USD$22,000 2001 Kruse Auction - Hot Springs, AR |
Buick Series 60 Centurys That Failed To Sell At Auction
1939 Buick Series 60 Century's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1939 Buick Century | 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | ||||
1939 Buick Century | 13558622 | 2019 Auburn Spring : RM Auctions | |||
1939 Buick Century | 2016 Mecum : Kissimmee | $11,000 | |||
1939 Buick Century Series 60 Roadster | 2015 Mecum : Denver | $47,500 | |||
1939 Buick Century Sport Phaeton | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Fall | $55,000 |
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