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1938 Buick Series 40 Special Convertible Coupe

  • Coachwork by Fisher
  • Chassis Number: 13272028
  • Engine Number: 2878284
The current owner purchased this 46C Special in late 1997 and gave it a comprehensive and professional restoration in September of 1999. The work took ten months and cost approximately $65,000. After the work, the car was sparingly driven and serviced as needed.

The engine is a 248 cubic-inch eight-cylinder engine with dual downdraft carburetors and offering 107 horsepower. There is a three-speed semi-automatic gearbox and four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. In the front is an independent suspension with a semi-floating rear axle and coil springs.

In 2010, it was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company Auction held in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was estimated to sell for $60,000 - $80,000 and offered without reserve. As bidding came to a close, the lot was sold for the sum of $66,000, inclusive of buyer's premium.

It returned to auction in 2010, at Gooding & Company's sale held in Amelia Island, Florida. The car was estimated to sell for $60,000 - $80,000 and offered without reserve. The high bid of $54,000 (prior to buyer's premium), was enough to secure new ownership.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2010

2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $60,000-USD $80,000 
Sale Price :
USD $57,750

2010 Gooding and Company : The Amelia Island Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $60,000-USD $80,000 
Sale Price :
USD $59,400

2010 Gooding and Company - Scottsdale Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $60,000-USD $80,000 
Sale Price :
USD $66,000

1938 Buick Series 40 Special Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Buick Series 40 Special

(Data based on Model Year 1938 sales)
1938 Buick Series 40 Special Touring Sedan
Sold for USD$34,100
  2023 Mecum : Glendale
 
1938 Buick Special Sedan
Sold for USD$9,900
  2022 Mecum : Houston
 
1938 Buick Special Sport Coupe
Sold for USD$79,200
  2021 Mecum : Glendale
 
1938 Buick Model 41
Sold for USD$15,950
  2021 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1938 Buick Special
Sold for USD$17,500
  2020 GAA : July 2020
 
1938 Buick Series 40 Phaeton Convertible
Sold for USD$46,200
  2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee
 
1938 BUICK SPECIAL SERIES 40 ALBEMARLE DROPHEAD COUPÉ BY CARLTON CARRIAGE COMPANY LTD.
Chassis#: 844160001
Sold for USD$24,659
  2019 Coy's - London Classic
 
1938 Buick Business Coupe Custom
Chassis#: 13282604
Sold for USD$24,640
  2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona
 
1938 BUICK SPECIAL SERIES 40 ALBEMARLE DROPHEAD COUPÉ BY CARLTON CARRIAGE COMPANY LTD.
Chassis#: 844160001
Sold for USD$24,112
  2018 Coys - True Greats 2018
 
1938 Buick Special
Sold for USD$39,000
  2018 Carlisle Auction : Fall Carlisle
 
1938 BUICK SPECIAL CUSTOM COUPE
Chassis#: 23370153
Sold for USD$33,000
  2018 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas
 
1938 Buick Special
Sold for USD$19,000
  2017 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1938 Buick Special
Sold for USD$8,500
  2016 Mecum : Harrisburg
 
1938 Buick Special Phaeton
Chassis#: 13290457
Sold for USD$60,500
  2014 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
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1938 Buick Business Coupe 248/107 HP, 3-Speed
Sold for USD$36,000
  2013 Mecum - Houston, Tx
 
1938 Buick 46S Sport Coupe AACA National 1st Prize, Frame-off Restored
Sold for USD$39,000
  2012 Mecum - Dallas, TX
 
1938 Buick Series 40 Special Coupe
Chassis#: 23241401
Sold for USD$26,304
  2012 H & H Donnington Priory
 
1938 Buick Special Series 46C Convertible Coupe
Chassis#: 13272028
Sold for USD$57,750
  2012 Gooding and Company - The Scottsdale Auction
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1938 Buick Special Series 46C Convertible Coupe
Sold for USD$59,400
  2010 Gooding and Company : The Amelia Island Auction
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1938 BUICK SPECIAL
Sold for USD$29,000
  2010 Silver Auction - Arizona in January
 

Buick Series 40 Specials That Failed To Sell At Auction

1938 Buick Series 40 Special's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1938 BUICK SPECIAL 2021 Carlisle Auctions : Spring   
1938 Buick Business Coupe 2020 Mecum : Indy$31,000  
1938 Buick 8 Special trunk-back Coupe133772042020 Bonhams MPH March Auction   
1938 Buick Coupe 2019 Collector Car Productions The Manitoba No Reserve Collection$45,000  
1938 BUICK SPECIAL COUPE232456382018 Premier Auction Group$31,000  
1938 Buick Special Sport Coupe233261992015 Mecum : Monterey$55,000  
1938 Buick Coupe233065332013 Mecum Auctions Monterey$32,500  
1938 Buick Special 2012 Branson Auction Spring 2012$50,000  
1938 Buick Business Coupe86266930032011 Silver Portland$12,000  
1938 BUICK 38 SPECIALAZ2982142011 Russo & Steele Scottsdale, Arizona   
1938 Buick Special Convertible133523422009 Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia $55,000$65,000
1938 Buick Series 40 Business Coupe132826042008 MidAmerica Auctions National Sports Center$12,500  
1938 BUICK 48 TWO DOOR SEDAN 2003 Kruse Auctions Las Vegas, NV   
1938 BUICK SPECIAL CONVERTIBLE 2003 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN$39,000  
1938 BUICK SERIES 40 SPORT COUPE 2001 Kruse Auction Auburn, IN$25,000  
1938 BUICK SPECIAL CONVERTIBLE 2001 Kruse Auction Flint, MI$22,000  

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