1940 Limited Model 81

[TG57Roadmaster]

This 20K-mile original beauty is owned by Randy Mason of Dearborn, MI,

a good friend and a retired curator of the Henry Ford Museum.

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The car is unusual in that it doesn't sport dual sidemounts, and that lack of the six wheel

treatment makes it appear quite lithe, belying the car's large proportions. A delightful

two-hour ride in the Michigan countryside yesterday amply demonstrated the Limited's

vault-like solidity and silky smooth ride.

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I really love low-mileage survivors (who doesn't), and the big Buick could be a poster car

for the mantra, "they're only original once."

TG

Edited May 17, 2010 by TG57Roadmaster (see edit history)

[Mark Shaw]

Beautiful car, too bad it has not been enjoyed much...., but all the better for the present owner. I too have a relatively low mileage unrestored (except for paint) 38 Buick Special currently with 40,842 original miles.

I do like original low mileage cars, but refuse to make them museum pieces.