adoldfield Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I am looking for information on 1940 Model 61-A, with sunroof. This model is not listed in any of the reference books I have consulted, and I would like to find out more about this model.Does anyone have more information on this model?Thanks!Alan Oldfield#15140 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Alan,The model 61-A would be a four-door sedan Century with the factory sunroof, which is a very rare option in 1939 and 1940 only. I have seen a couple of the '39s with sunroof but never a 1940. IF you have the Feb. 2009 Buick Bugle, we ran an article about them in that issue. Have you found a 1940 model 61-A??????? The "A" suffix to the model number indicates the "sunshine turret top" which is what they called it then. I have seen a photo or two of the same option on a 1940 LaSalle, so more than just Buick offered it.Pete Phillips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 (edited) There's an older thread on Sunshine Turret Top cars, and a few pics that survived the last Forum update. Very cool cars; a '40 Cadillac 60 Special is currently on ebay with the elusive STT.TG Edited March 3, 2013 by TG57Roadmaster (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adoldfield Posted March 3, 2013 Author Share Posted March 3, 2013 Thanks Pete and TG! One of our members says he has a 61-A and wants it so designated in club records and roster. I was unable to find info on it, but I will go check the 2009 issue. Thank you!Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 I would say he needs to do an article for the Bugle on this car, with lots of photos!Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG57Roadmaster Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 It hadn't occurred to me to look up the STT in the '40 Facts Book, so here it is...LargerThe notes are from the book's previous owner, made long ago.TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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