Guest roberthinshaw Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Hey all. I was told to come here and ask to see just exactly what I have. Doing some research, it seemed that it may be a rare style.It is a Model # 81-fStyle 38-4819FTrim 718Body 176I think it is a formal touring sedan, but I don't really know. I do know they made 5 different models during this year.Thank you in advance if anyone knows if this is a rare find or a common model for this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 (edited) Welcome to the forumdecode of 38-4819F38 = 19384 = Buck81 - Roadmaster19 - body styleF = Formal (does it have a wind up window divider ?)All Roamaster's & Limited (series 90) are rareish as they were made in mush smaller numbers than the common special (series 40) & century (series 60)We like photo'sLook here: [what is yours like ?]http://www.prewarbuick.com/gallery/1935-1938-PreWar-Buick-Galleryhttp://www.prewarbuick.com/gallery/1939-1940-PreWar-Buick-Gallery Edited December 10, 2012 by 1939_buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberthinshaw Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Yep. It has the roll up window between the passengers and the driver. I am having the title checked to see what they have on it, i.e. '38 or '39. I was told it was a '39 LOL. I will try and post some pictures. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberthinshaw Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberthinshaw Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 It is a 39. I read the plate wrong. But, still, it's a great find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Robert,Welcome to the forum........It looks like a great find, and Danny and Grant will certainly welcome in another '39 Buick team member.Be nice to them, as they have a lot of info that, at some point, you will need.Now you need to join AACA and BCA. Buy a reprinted parts book AND a mechanic's hand book..........Then fill out your profile page, so we know your level of expertise, and post lots of pictures, and pick one for your avatar.Mike in Colorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grant Magrath Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 The more the merrier! Welcome to the team!CheersGrant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Every time I enlarge my avatar, Grant posts a bigger picture....................Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glassesguy Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Per the Buick Motor Division figures as listed in the BCA Roster: 1939 Model 81F, Domestic production was 303 plus 37 units for export. Rule of thumb for survival rates of prewar cars would be 1-2% of production. Only one listed in 2011 BCA Roster.Nice looking car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhar1960 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Welcome aboard Robert. Your beast looks a real beaut. Roadmaster, it's not just a name, it's a statement !!!Every time I enlarge my avatar, Grant posts a bigger picture....................MikeMike, haven't you been told that size doesn't matter !! (Well, that's what we 40 series owners have to keep telling ourselves, hey Grant )Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 (edited) Are you selling this fine car ?I note it has a CANNON plateFrom your profile: MS car dealerships - Cannon Motor Company - Mississippi new used carsEditFrom my collection of '39 images see you had the car on ebay in March 2011 & Sept 2012 with a buy now of $20K Edited October 23, 2012 by 1939_buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest honeyB Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Hey there folks!! Im about to purchase a 1939 Roadmaster 38 series. Im having a hard time finding information on this particular model (38 series) I would like to know the value and any other information that may make this model unique. thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 honeyB, you should have started another post, otherwise you get lost in the comments about this other 39 Roadmaster. The 39 documentation only list 3 Roadmaster sedans in '39 and there is no "38" series listed. model 81 is a 4 dr touring sedan, this is the "hump" back sedan and the high volume Roadmaster with 5,460 madeModel 81F is the formal 4 dr with the roll down window behind the drivers seat, looks the same as the 81 from the outside. Model 87 is the sport sedan (no trunk hump) and not that popular as it is the "old" rear design, only 20 made.Probably the most desireable option would be the side mount tires, which were an option on all Roadmasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Back to the 39 81F at Cannon........ the side mounts look strange. They are setting several inches low. Would this be because there are no tires inside the covers? Why no tires, is the hardware missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigDogDaddy Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 The tires that are on the car look too small. So maybe the same size tires are in the side mounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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