B Jake Moran Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Marketplace - 1942 Buick Limited 90 | Facebook 1942 Buick Limited 90. Very rare. Original paint. Original interior in great condition. Straight 8 engine with manual transmission. One of only 2 known to be left. For more information, or to view please call Casey at [hidden information] or Shane at [hidden information] or Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deac Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Very nice survivor especially for '42! But the seller doesn't show the engine compartment and when you're asking that kind of money it needs to be shown This one is going to be a challenge to sell, why? because he's asking 35 grand which maybe a bit steep to anyone other than a Buick aficionado. Moreover it's a big car and needs a big parking spot! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Noted car reviewer Tom McCahill said that the 1942 Buicks had "more bugs than a Chinese flophouse." They were better by 1946, he wrote. I think that fact must be lost to just about every modern Buick fan. So much of history is lost or forgotten. Is there anyone that can tell the details from current experience? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Odd place for a AACA First Junior badge on the drivers door! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Shifter Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 F Y I: 1942 Buick limited 90 $35,000 Listed 3 days ago in Clinton, MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 These are very special cars in person. It shouldn’t have compound carburation correct? If it is a running driving nice car. I think the price is a bargain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Images for the record. The black leather side panels in the rear compartment with the taupe broadcloth seats and headliner is unusual. Wonder if that was a factory option? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Looking at Steve’s pictures it might be a bit rough which explains the price. This 41 that Tom wants 50k for is really nice, sorted and compound carbs. https://www.tomlaferriere.com/listings/1941-buick-limited-limousine/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 5 hours ago, alsancle said: These are very special cars in person. It shouldn’t have compound carburation correct? If it is a running driving nice car. I think the price is a bargain. Compound carburation was still available in 1942, not sure it was standard like in 1941. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_S_in_Penna Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 15 hours ago, alsancle said: This 41 that Tom [Laferriere, dealer] wants 50k for is really nice, sorted and compound carbs. https://www.tomlaferriere.com/listings/1941-buick-limited-limousine/ Do you think he'll get anything close? I think not. Limousines don't see much demand, and their prices are commensurate with the low demand. Maybe it's their overly formal air, or the lack of legroom in a chauffeur's compartment. I think nice extended-wheelbase sedans--the 1941 Limiteds that are not limousines--might creep up to $35,000. But that would be higher than many have achieved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 1 hour ago, John_S_in_Penna said: Do you think he'll get anything close? I think not. Limousines don't see much demand, and their prices are commensurate with the low demand. Maybe it's their overly formal air, or the lack of legroom in a chauffeur's compartment. I think nice extended-wheelbase sedans--the 1941 Limiteds that are not limousines--might creep up to $35,000. But that would be higher than many have achieved. You might be right. I just know that the car Tom has is really nice. And the owner spent a lot of money sorting it out after he bought it. I can’t imagine the hundreds of thousands of dollars it would take to make another car this cosmetically nice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 1 hour ago, John_S_in_Penna said: Limousines don't see much demand, and their prices are commensurate with the low demand. Maybe it's their overly formal air, or the lack of legroom in a chauffeur's compartment. Limousines in the car world I compare with used clothes in a thrift shop. casual sports clothes vs formal wear. jeans, T-shirts, slacks, tennis shoes will always sell. A custom tailored tuxedo in a thrift store will always be a tough sell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil morse Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 15 hours ago, B Jake Moran said: Compound carburation was still available in 1942, not sure it was standard like in 1941. I'm pretty sure that compound carburation was standard in both 41 and 42. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 5 hours ago, neil morse said: I'm pretty sure that compound carburation was standard in both 41 and 42 Yes, on the top models, optional for Special. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted May 27, 2023 Author Share Posted May 27, 2023 Probably, I was going off my memory from reading 40 years of periodicals and antecdotal I formation. I knew it was available but not Sue if standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Jake Moran Posted May 27, 2023 Author Share Posted May 27, 2023 The 41 Limiteds are impressive but I am generally not a fan of the 41 Buick front ends/grilles. I love the 40 Buick front end but the 41s look like 40s on steroids. Still not a bad period look , just not my favorite. Thst said, 41 Buicks rank among the most popular. So for me, the 42 front styling is better than 41. Add to that the rarity of any 1942 car, then add the rarity of the flagship car, well that would be my preference. I am not handing this seller the money he asks but it appears to be a special car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den41Buick Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 There appears to be some parts you may have to find to make it complete. The 1941 had dual carbs standard on Super, Century, Roadmster and Limited. It was an option on Specials. Having driven in and examined Tom Laferriere's Limited, that IS the bargain out there at 50K. The condition is incredible. No regrets there! The front seats are tight in the limousines. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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