Gene Brink Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Almost without exception I do NOT like the way big rims and tires look on an older car but this one carries it off better than most. Pretty pricey... https://www.youtube.com/embed/uzHk2lunQbc?rel=0. https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/1940-buick-series-40-special/6464849908.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Beautiful car. Too bad it is not as represented. \ Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 What's wrong with it Ben? I'm not seeing anything jumping out that is misrepresented. I don't often like the big wheels, either, but that's a handsome car. However, I have to imagine that those big hoops are hurting its already modest performance. ON the other hand, swap out the springs and rolling stock and you have a very nicely restored '40 coupe to enjoy. Either way, it's a nice car. The wheels don't make it worth 40% more than stock but it's still a nice car. What am I missing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Appears to have 12 volt battery - don't get to see if still on generator or if converted to alternator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 To me, the car is a correct set of wheels/tires and windows from being a really decent ride. The price is another topic altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Wright Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 When I see wheels like that I assume they were changed for a reason.......to fit a small block chevy v-8, automatic transmission, Hotchkiss drive, etc. I don't see anything but the video. Where is the info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 19 minutes ago, Morgan Wright said: When I see wheels like that I assume they were changed for a reason.......to fit a small block chevy v-8, automatic transmission, Hotchkiss drive, etc. I don't see anything but the video. Where is the info? https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/1940-buick-series-40-special/6464849908.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Matt Harwood said: What's wrong with it Ben? I'm not seeing anything jumping out that is misrepresented. I don't often like the big wheels, either, but that's a handsome car. However, I have to imagine that those big hoops are hurting its already modest performance. ON the other hand, swap out the springs and rolling stock and you have a very nicely restored '40 coupe to enjoy. Either way, it's a nice car. The wheels don't make it worth 40% more than stock but it's still a nice car. What am I missing? He states it has the original engine. I see a 1950 or later engine. My cynical self says "what else" is misrepresented. Having said that, I would appreciate if someone want to present me with an early fathers day gift! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiKi5156B Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 It’s not represented as a restored to original day one car. Restored can mean different things to different people. It’s well represented as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Wright Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 4 minutes ago, RiKi5156B said: It’s not represented as a restored to original day one car. Restored can mean different things to different people. It’s well represented as is. You can't restore an old Ford as a new Chevy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 24 minutes ago, RiKi5156B said: It’s not represented as a restored to original day one car. Restored can mean different things to different people. It’s well represented as is. 25 minutes ago, RiKi5156B said: It’s not represented as a restored to original day one car. Restored can mean different things to different people. It’s well represented as is. Riki, I was not even thinking of "restored" . The fact is he states "original" engine. It is not, hence my not as represented. Just a pet peeve, I guess. If it isn't so don't say it is! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiKi5156B Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 You folks are getting too far off track by assuming a car redone such as this is represented as a top level restored to original car. To a lot of non Buick car enthusiasts any straight 8 would be original. This car was probably done that way. 12v,big wheels,lowered? All good. The fact is,it’s a lightly modified car that is beautifully done. Remember the asking price is asking. My estimation would be around 25k. That’s what I paid for my 53 on my header. Again, remember that the people you deal with that have an old car for sale might have a looser interpretation of restored than a by the book redo. If you’re interested in this car then take it as it is. And have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Wright Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I think of my '40 as original even though it has a '53 engine, both straight 8 Buick's. People replaced engines all the time in those days, like replacing tires or a battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiKi5156B Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Yep,me too. I’ve got a 40 sedan with a 41twin carb 248. Very similar setup as the coupe but with red Steele’s and whites. Also got a 51special 4dr with a 53 engine. 40 had a cracked block,51 had a thrown rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 (edited) Guys, you might say the CAR is original, and I would agree. But if describing, would you say it has the original engine in it? He did. Say it still has a straight eight in it, OK. Saying it has the original straight straight eight, is not. Perhaps I am just picking at straws. Ben Edited February 11, 2018 by Ben Bruce aka First Born (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I don't think you are picking at straws. A good description would explain what the car is and what it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiKi5156B Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 A lot of that would depend on the person selling. Again to most folks that could care less about numbers it's original to them, it takes Marque enthusiasts to point out the non correct areas. The seller could be describing the car as best they can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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