Guest GregGerard Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) 1941 Buick Super Convertible model 56C. Serial 14I5206I. Style Number 41-4567. Body number 7377. The trim is #919 Red Leather and the Paint is #560 Carlsbad Black. The engine is stamped 5434568I and has compound carburetion. It is a 3-speed manual with the 248 CI 125 HP straight 8. AM radio and fog lights. This car is a perfect candidate for a full restoration. Is mostly complete and a new top for installation is included. Has the original wheels, hub caps and reproduction large white wall tires. It starts, runs and is driveable. This beautiful convertible was originally owned by WWII Navy Commander Harry K. Stubbs. The car was generously donated to the DeLand Naval Air Station Museum by his family. Proceeds from the sale will be used for vintage aircraft restoration and public historic military displays to honor all Veterans. The Museum is asking $24,900 for this vintage vehicle and a portion of your donation is tax deductible. Contact Greg Gerard at 386-748-6187 or e-mail captgreggerard@aol.com with any questions. Pictures available on request. Edited January 30, 2012 by GregGerard (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICK YOUNG Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 (edited) BCA guys..... is this one of those "Blackout Cars"? Am I saying that correctly?It appears the grille, bumper and trim are not stainless.Captain Greg, My Dad was U.S.N. WWIIPost this over on the Buick Forum as well. Edited January 17, 2012 by RICK YOUNG (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 The '41s were not blackout cars, but the late '42s were. The trim on this car is merely deteriorated. The grille and things like the parking lights, headlamps, fender trim ornaments, and taillight housings were pot metal that was chromed. The trim strips along the sides of the body are stainless. The pot metal is always deteriorated on these cars, and the bumpers, while steel, were plated with production chrome that rarely looks as good as what we now expect from our platers, even in perfectly preserved condition.This is a highly desirable car that appears to be complete and in good condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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