Guest wb1960 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Hi, I am involved in helping an old timer buddy of mine looking to sell his 1937 Buick. Has been garaged and under a cover for the last 50 years.There is some minor cover damage. Might be some chrome pitted and a new paint job. Everything is original. The interior is in mint condtition. Is there a way with this vin number I can find out a more detailed description of this car. I believe it is called 1937 Buick Special Has a straight 8 in it. Any information will be greatly appreciated. I will be getting an emailed pic of it very soonThanks in Advance Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 There will be a- a data plate on the cowl/firewall- frame number somewhere- engine serial numberThese can decoded by sean1997 hereVIN's as we know them today did come in effect until the mid 1950's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelsBuicks Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Bill, I don't believe that the VIN number holds much detailed information about the old timer's car. You need to look at the data plate that is on the firewall on the passenger's side. If you reply back with that information, many folks here will be able to help. Also, make sure you take a pic of the data plate and include it along with the many other pics you'll be posting in your sales ad. Another suggestion that I have is to try to avoid possible conflicting statements. For example, an interior that is "original" and therefore 78 years old doesn't seem possible to be in "mint" condition. Or, a car with a new paint job with car cover damage needs more explanation because it just doesn't add up unless the owner recently put a cover on the new paint that maybe wasn't fully cured? Or, maybe the car had a new paint job 50 years ago and 50 years of being covered damaged the paint. You want to be absolutely clear with your description.Good luck with your efforts to help your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wb1960 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Bill, I don't believe that the VIN number holds much detailed information about the old timer's car. You need to look at the data plate that is on the firewall on the passenger's side. If you reply back with that information, many folks here will be able to help. Also, make sure you take a pic of the data plate and include it along with the many other pics you'll be posting in your sales ad. Another suggestion that I have is to try to avoid possible conflicting statements. For example, an interior that is "original" and therefore 78 years old doesn't seem possible to be in "mint" condition. Or, a car with a new paint job with car cover damage needs more explanation because it just doesn't add up unless the owner recently put a cover on the new paint that maybe wasn't fully cured? Or, maybe the car had a new paint job 50 years ago and 50 years of being covered damaged the paint. You want to be absolutely clear with your description.Good luck with your efforts to help your friend.Joe, greatly appreciate your response. I just relayed that info to my buddy. Hope to get back here soon to post. Thanks again Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Sent you an emailJoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wb1960 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Joe,never received an email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I wanted to know where the car is and if I can get some pics.Also, is there an asking price?You can respond to my email: coozie44@yahoo.comThanks, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wb1960 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 new1937 Buick - Created Jan 11, 2015.pdf when new Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wb1960 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 new1937 Buick - Created Jan 11, 2015.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wb1960 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 this is what this car looks like right now above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean1997 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Body tag is hard to read but I think it says:BUICK MOTOR CO.FLINT, MICH.1937 MOD. 41STYLE No 37-4419BODY No 63689TRIM No 301PAINT No 500MO. DAY YEARBODY BY FISHER1937 = 1937 model year41 = Buick model 41 = Special 4-door sedan - trunk back, 5-passengerStyle No. 37-441937 = 1937 model year4419 = Fisher body style number4 = Buick4 = Series 40/Special19 = 4-door sedan - trunk back, 5-passengerBODY No 6368963689th 4419 built at Flint, MITRIM No 301 = Trim 301 = Taupe Mohair Fabric, available on models 41, 44, 46, 46S, 47, 48PAINT No 500 = solid Imperial Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wb1960 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 clearer pic of tag mounted on firewall. Is that a 41 or 45 for model. Sean says he believes it is a 41. Anyways, is there a price range this car should be listed for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean1997 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Fisher body style number 4419 is the same as Buick model number 41, there was no model 45 in 1937. Total model 41 production was 85,195 (82,440 for the domestic market and 2,755 for export), the highest for any model in 1937. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wb1960 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Sean, thank you kindly for clarifying that. Greatly appreciate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelsBuicks Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Bill, you asked a question about price range for this car and I'll give you my opinion, others may see it differently and that's ok. First, the car looks to be straight and complete. I am assuming that rust is minimal and that it will run and drive with only minor attention. Interested parties will value the car for these strengths but will also see a need to invest a lot more for restoration work. The costs to do this work will easily approach and very likely exceed it's finished worth. So, market value, which is demand driven, is going to be soft.I think that a price range between $3500 and $4800 will be a place to start. To expect more, you can get her to a point where someone can hop in, start it up, and take it for a spin around the block.No doubt it can be a beautiful car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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