Guest afordman Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 (edited) I am considering buying a 1940 Buick Special four door. It is in pretty good shape and runs and drives good. I've always had Fords, and was wondering if I don't like it, is it an easy car to sell. Any insight on the popularity of this model would be appreciated. Edited March 27, 2010 by afordman ad a picture (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Very popular. If you don't like it?? What is not to like? Seriously, you should be very happy with it. But then all of us on this site are biased. Easy to sell? epends on condition and price. Do you have any pics you would care to share? Good luck Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Look at it this way, in 1940 going from a Ford to a Buick would have been huge move upscale, even though the Buick Special was the base Buick model. They would have thought you hit the lottery, or the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest afordman Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 I haven't seen it in person yet. Probably this weekend. When I get pictures i will post them. Thanks much. P.S. I do have a 70 Buick convertible that I love....took it on vacation last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest afordman Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Thanks for the input. I went and looked at it and have added a picture. Paint is good, interior is non-original and in fair condition. Under side is all surface rust. Horn ring, front kick panels and some interior garnish are missing. I should have asked how to start it before it went. It took about 15 minutes to find the starter under the fuel pedal. After sitting for a year, it would not start. It turned over but didn't fire. I was told that it was running when parked. I'm sure that it could be bought for $5500. Any comments are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 The 2 tone color & red strip on the belt molding is very un original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 I have always liked the 40 headlights coming out of the fender... These are more comfortable cars than Fords or Chevys and with the STR8 8 you will have smooth power. With dual carbs they really go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 afordman, from here it looks pretty good. Price seems in the ballfield. Missing parts should not be too difficult to locate. As 1939Buick said, the color is not correct . May be a dickering item with owner. As far as not starting, I would try a little gas in the top of the carb. Every thing is probably dry. By the way if the 40 is like the later ones, and if memory serves me, it is, the starter "switch" is on the carb. It actuates when the accelerator pedal is depressed. If the price suits you, go for it. You should not be sorry. Only one problem. It will spoil you after your Fords. Luck Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Looks like a really decent car for the money. As stated above the color combination is not correct, but it appears to be a great car to make sure it's roadworth, drive and enjoy, as you are upgrading it. A set of wheelcover that are not painted will make it look better very quickly. Nice find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldwood Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 I don't think you could build one that cheap. Since it doesn't run there is room for nego. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUKE Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 By the car you would not be disappointed as the price is nice. Getting the right color paint would be no problem. If you don't buy it let us know where it's at and maybe someone on a form would love to buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest afordman Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Thanks for all of your advice. I chickened out on it. I'm going to stick with what I know a little about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 afordman, perhaps some contact info for the Buick. Some one may be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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