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1939 Buick Series 40 Special Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1939 Buick Series 40 Special, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1936 - 1949
Price : $849-$1,406
Weight : 3517 lbs | 1595.284 kg
Inline 8 | Carter 4195 Carburetor
Displacement : 4064 cc | 248.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.
Power : 107 BHP (78.752 KW) @ 3400 RPM
Torque :126 Ft-Lbs (171 NM) @ 1000 RPM
Bore : 3.1 in | 78 mm.
Stroke : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
Compression : 6.15:1
Main Bearings : 5
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Straight 8
Displacement : 3824 cc | 233.4 cu in. | 3.8 L.
Power : 95 BHP (69.92 KW) @ 3400 RPM
Bore : 3.0 in | 76 mm.
Stroke : 3.9 in | 99 mm.
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Transmission:
3 Manual

Total Buick Production for 1939 : 208,259
Total 1939 Series 40 Special production : 166,349
1939 Buick Series 40 Special
Business Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : 14,582
Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : 4,569
Convertible Sport Phaeton 2 dr. 5 P : 724
Sport Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : 10,043
Touring Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : 109,213
Touring Sedan 2 dr. 5 P : 27,218

Convertible Coupe

Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 204.0 in | 5182 mm.
Width : 72.0 in | 1829 mm.
Wheelbase : 121.0 in | 3073 mm.
Front Track : 58.4 in | 1484 mm.
Rear Track : 59.2 in | 1503 mm.
Ground Clearance : 7.5 in | 191 mm.

Touring Sedan

Price : $996
Weight : 3547 lbs | 1608.892 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 4
Exterior
Length : 204.0 in | 5182 mm.
Width : 72.0 in | 1829 mm.
Wheelbase : 121.0 in | 3073 mm.
Front Track : 58.4 in | 1484 mm.
Rear Track : 59.2 in | 1503 mm.
Ground Clearance : 7.5 in | 191 mm.

Convertible Sport Phaeton

Convertible Sport Phaeton
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Convertible Sport Phaeton
Chassis # 13418437
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Auction entries : 1
Price : $1,406
Weight : 3707 lbs | 1681.467 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 204.0 in | 5182 mm.
Width : 72.0 in | 1829 mm.
Wheelbase : 121.0 in | 3073 mm.
Front Track : 58.4 in | 1484 mm.
Rear Track : 59.2 in | 1503 mm.
Ground Clearance : 7.5 in | 191 mm.

Business Coupe

Price : $849
Weight : 3387 lbs | 1536.317 kg
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 204.0 in | 5182 mm.
Width : 72.0 in | 1829 mm.
Wheelbase : 121.0 in | 3073 mm.
Front Track : 58.4 in | 1484 mm.
Rear Track : 59.2 in | 1503 mm.
Ground Clearance : 7.5 in | 191 mm.

Sport Coupe

Sport Coupe
Chassis # 23491052
Engine # 43699020
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Auction entries : 2
Price : $950
Weight : 3437 lbs | 1558.997 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 204.0 in | 5182 mm.
Width : 72.0 in | 1829 mm.
Wheelbase : 121.0 in | 3073 mm.
Front Track : 58.4 in | 1484 mm.
Rear Track : 59.2 in | 1503 mm.
Ground Clearance : 7.5 in | 191 mm.

Touring Sedan

Price : $955
Weight : 3482 lbs | 1579.409 kg
Seating Capacity : 5
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 204.0 in | 5182 mm.
Width : 72.0 in | 1829 mm.
Wheelbase : 121.0 in | 3073 mm.
Front Track : 58.4 in | 1484 mm.
Rear Track : 59.2 in | 1503 mm.
Ground Clearance : 7.5 in | 191 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : 16x6.50

1939 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $700
Avg. Household Income : $1,730
Avg. Home : $3,800
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.10

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1939 Buick Series 40 Special? A: The 1939 Buick Series 40 Special has a wheelbase size of 121.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1939 Buick Series 40 Special? A: The 1939 Buick Series 40 Special has a length of 204.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1939 Buick Series 40 Special? A: The 1939 Buick Series 40 Special has a width of 72.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1939 Buick Series 40 Special cost when new?A: The 1939 Buick Series 40 Special cost approximately $849 to $1,406 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1939 Buick Series 40 Special? A: The 1939 Buick Series 40 Special was offered as a Business Coupe, Convertible Coupe, Convertible Sport Phaeton, Sport Coupe, Touring Sedan.

Q: What tires did the 1939 Buick Series 40 Special have? A: The 1939 Buick Series 40 Special had 16x6.50 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Buick produce in 1939? A: Buick produced 208,259 automobiles in 1939.

Q: How many 1939 Series 40 Specials were produced? A: Buick produced 166,349 examples of the Series 40 Special in 1939.

Q: What engines did the 1939 Buick Series 40 Special have? A: The 1939 Buick Series 40 Special had the following engine options: Inline 8 (4064 cc | 248.0 cu in. | 4.1 L.) with 107 BHP (78.752 KW) @ 3400 RPM and 126 Ft-Lbs (171 NM) @ 1000 RPM
  • Straight 8 (3824 cc | 233.4 cu in. | 3.8 L.) with 95 BHP (69.92 KW) @ 3400 RPM

    • Q: What transmission did the 1939 Buick Series 40 Special have? A: The 1939 Buick Series 40 Special had a 3 speed Manual gearbox.

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