Barney Eaton Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 The April issue of Hemmings Classic Cars has an interesting article on a Carlton bodied Buick with a three way top. The article was written by Richard Lentinello, the Editor in Chief of HCC and a BCA member.There is also a small but sweet picture of a 1939 Buick Carlton with the three way top in the article....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) Several more pics here of a '39 Special convertible by Carlton...TG Edited February 24, 2010 by TG57Roadmaster (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Here are some pictures of one that was on eBay in 2005. The car was in the U.K. at that time. The same car?Grandpa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 I believe it's the same car. Look at the driver's seat in both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpa Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 FYI - The price of 59,995 GBP (the asking price) = $92,345 USD.Grandpa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 The ad says the the car is "unrestored condition unmolested". It's nice paint if it's the original paint job and what are those keys doing hanging out of the dash ??Don't think much of the hubcap..........Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) Here are some pictures of one that was on eBay in 2005. The car was in the U.K. at that time. The same car?GrandpaI believe it's the same car. Look at the driver's seat in both.FYI - The price of 59,995 GBP (the asking price) = $92,345 USD.GrandpaThe ad says the the car is "unrestored condition unmolested". It's nice paint if it's the original paint job and what are those keys doing hanging out of the dash ??Don't think much of the hubcap..........DannyBelieve these are 2 different 39's and different owners. I have had emails with both owners 2005 - 2006 and have the engine number for both & chassis numbers for 1. Engine numbers are 699 apart Are Canadian McLaughlins right hand drive with UK built body (hence different hubcaps). Body is metal over wood frame in typical UK coachbuilt styleThe 59,995 GBP car was advertised for about 20,000 GBP before appearing at the dealer. A good mark up :eek: I corresponded with the previous owner (not the dealer)The ebay car was still avalilable a few years ago from the owner (an Australian living in UK) Edited February 19, 2010 by 1939_buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 I think it is great to see the post and pictures of these unusual cars.The unrestored black car has round "turn" lights mounted in the front of the fenders. Both cars has a steering wheel that is much simpler than the one on my Century. I checked the 1939 sales book and it appears that the Special had the same steering wheel with the horn ring and wire spokes from the center hub out to the outer rim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Both cars has a steering wheel that is much simpler than the one on my Century. I checked the 1939 sales book and it appears that the Special had the same steering wheel with the horn ring and wire spokes from the center hub out to the outer rim.I think the steering wheel is the basic 1939 Buick. Have seen the same on photos of other UK 1939's and at least 1 1939 Hearse photo in the USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassesguy Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Barney: The steering wheels shown are the standard wheel on the Specials as 39 Buick correctly stated. The steering wheels with the maroon plastic rim and horn ring were called "Flexible Wheels". Optional on Specials but standard on all other Series. Interesting, though, that these wheels seem to be more common than the standard ones. Maybe a nice little profit item for the dealer. I enjoyed meeting you and Nancy at the Great Lakes Regional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 (edited) Here's a period photo of a '37 Carlton-bodied Buick Drophead Coupe.It's from Special Interest Autos #12, Aug-Sept 1972.Larger, click once after opening to enlarge.You can find many other Coachbuilt Buicks here...TG Edited March 4, 2010 by TG57Roadmaster (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 The owner of a 1937 Redfern Maltby bodied Buick in the UK has posted in this thread : http://forums.aaca.org/f169/looking-1937-oldsmobile-l37-convertible-sedan-274194.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simhin Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Barney,I just found this post....I have a 1932 Carlton bodied series 50 with a three stage hood. I would really love to see a copy of that article, even though its a later car..Can you help?Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Simon,I will see what I can get for you. May have to settle for a photocopy, but I will try and write you off the forum. I think I still have your e-mail address from before.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simhin Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Thanks very much John....I cant believe how close those reg numbers are...and the same prefix, probably means they were done in the same office.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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