Lawrence Helfand Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Looking for a restored or un restored 42 Century 66S 2 door Sedanette. No Custom or modifieds please. Thanks Lawrence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Good luck, Larry! I don't think I've ever seen one in the flesh. I don't have my book, but I thin production was like 270 before production ended. If you do find one, it will be the Holy Grail of Centurys! Hope you turn one up because it would be fantastic just to see it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence Helfand Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 Hi Matt, I know its a long shot but have always wanted one. Do love my 41 a lot! but the 42 is so blinged out ! Only one I have seen available was at auction that I missed a few years ago. Worth a try, you never know! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 (edited) Lawrence, are you sure you want a 1942 exclusively? Is it just because they have a few extra trim strips? People who lived back when cars were new had more insights than collectors today. Was a 1915 Scripps-Booth any good? What were the weak points of the Alpena car? People today probably don't remember, but Buick's 1942 cars were known to be oil leakers. In addition, noted reviewer Tom McCahill wrote [Mechanix Illustrated, February 1966]: "The 1942 Buicks left much to be desired and when they were reintroduced after the war they were practically carbon copies of the prewar oil-burning jobs--but well deloused. The '42 cars had more bugs than a Chinese flophouse in springtime." Edited July 9, 2018 by John_S_in_Penna (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Here's a helpful idea: If you like that body style AND the extra lower-body trim strips, you might like a 1946-48 Buick Special coupe as well. In those years, only the Specials kept the lower trim that the 1942 models had. They might be easier to find, and surely just as enjoyable to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence Helfand Posted July 9, 2018 Author Share Posted July 9, 2018 Thanks John but honestly after having owned my share of prewar and early postwar cars I bought a 41 Century 66S because I was tired of driving 55 miles an hour as I had done in my youth going coast to coast several times. Spinning a main bearing in Rock Springs WY. made it clear 55 was it for most pre automatic cars. The Buick Special or Super is a 55 mile an hour car though it will go much faster the gearing has it spinning quiet fast. Buick unfortunately did not feel a need for overdrives. The Roadmaster and Century are geared for higher speed cruising and top gear is good from 20 to 100 mph . The engine is such a torque monster its almost like having an automatic and except for steep hill starting from 2nd gear is the norm. The 41 and 42 320 motor made 165 hp and a postwar special 248 motor with just one carb and lower compression and just as heavy is even slower then the prewar dual carb special. Century's rule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1941 buick super Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I don’t have a 1942 but I am selling a 1941 Buick Super 8 Coupe. If anyone is interested $21,500 o.b.o 817-658-9291 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I should buy your car just to put my wheel on. I have an NOS wheel for one of these just waiting for the right car. if I wasn't broke yours might just fit the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1941 buick super Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Thanks ill let you know if I need the steering wheel later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnseeker Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 It would be better if I needed the car wouldn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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