1942 Buick Limited $35,000

[B Jake Moran]

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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

 

[deac]

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!

[John_S_in_Penna]

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?

[dalef62]

Odd place for a AACA First Junior badge on the drivers door!

[Twisted Shifter]

 

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1942 Buick limited 90

$35,000

Listed 3 days ago in Clinton, MO

[alsancle]

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.

[58L-Y8]

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?

[alsancle]

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/

 

 

 

 

[B Jake Moran]

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.  

[John_S_in_Penna]

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.

[alsancle]

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.

[m-mman]

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. 

[neil morse]

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.

[m-mman]

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. 

[B Jake Moran]

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.  

 

 

[B Jake Moran]

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.  

[Den41Buick]

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.