Buick - Eight Series 40 - 1938
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1938 Buick Series 40 Coupé with a 3.8‑litre V8 petrol engine, handshift transmission, black exterior, 69,000 miles, matching numbers and colours, located in the Netherlands with Spanish registration papers, service history, CoC available on request, and no valid MOT at present; stored since 2023 and requires recommissioning.
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Description from the seller
Buick Series 40 Coupé 1938
Highlights
- 3.8-liter V8 gasoline engine
manual transmission
Rare pre-war Buick two-door coupe.
Coming from a large American car collection.
More than 40 years in possession by one owner.
Original item with interior in correct style.
Stored without fluid, last driven in 2023.
Description:
For sale: this rare 1938 Buick Series 40, designed as an elegant two-door coupe. The car is part of a large American car collection and is reportedly owned by a single owner for over forty years.
The Buick is equipped with a 3.8-liter V8 petrol engine combined with a manual transmission. The engine currently has some difficulty starting, but no unusual engine noises are reported. When warm, there is no blue or white smoke from the exhaust. The transmission shifts properly and without any abnormal noises.
The car is described as an original example, with an interior executed in the correct style for the year of manufacture. No rust is known, nor any damage resulting from an accident. Due to long-term storage within a collection, the vehicle currently does not have a valid APK. The documented mileage is 69,000 miles.
The Buick was last driven in 2023 and has been stored without fluids since then. The buyer must make the car roadworthy again before it can be driven on the road.
History & character
The Buick Series 40 reflects American car design from the late 1930s: flowing lines, solid engineering, and the rise of the V8 engine. As a mid-range model within the Buick lineup, the Series 40 offered a fine combination of comfort and performance at the time. Pre-war Buicks are now appreciated for their craftsmanship, smooth driving qualities, and distinctive styling. The coupe version gives this car a particularly attractive silhouette and makes it very interesting for collectors of authentic American classics.
General
Very neat and rare car.
Complete with Spanish papers.
Pickup
The car can be picked up in Almelo.
Buick Series 40 Coupé 1938
Highlights
- 3.8-liter V8 gasoline engine
manual transmission
Rare pre-war Buick two-door coupe.
Coming from a large American car collection.
More than 40 years in possession by one owner.
Original item with interior in correct style.
Stored without fluid, last driven in 2023.
Description:
For sale: this rare 1938 Buick Series 40, designed as an elegant two-door coupe. The car is part of a large American car collection and is reportedly owned by a single owner for over forty years.
The Buick is equipped with a 3.8-liter V8 petrol engine combined with a manual transmission. The engine currently has some difficulty starting, but no unusual engine noises are reported. When warm, there is no blue or white smoke from the exhaust. The transmission shifts properly and without any abnormal noises.
The car is described as an original example, with an interior executed in the correct style for the year of manufacture. No rust is known, nor any damage resulting from an accident. Due to long-term storage within a collection, the vehicle currently does not have a valid APK. The documented mileage is 69,000 miles.
The Buick was last driven in 2023 and has been stored without fluids since then. The buyer must make the car roadworthy again before it can be driven on the road.
History & character
The Buick Series 40 reflects American car design from the late 1930s: flowing lines, solid engineering, and the rise of the V8 engine. As a mid-range model within the Buick lineup, the Series 40 offered a fine combination of comfort and performance at the time. Pre-war Buicks are now appreciated for their craftsmanship, smooth driving qualities, and distinctive styling. The coupe version gives this car a particularly attractive silhouette and makes it very interesting for collectors of authentic American classics.
General
Very neat and rare car.
Complete with Spanish papers.
Pickup
The car can be picked up in Almelo.
Details
Brand
Buick
Model Type
Eight Series 40
Year
1938
Located in
Netherlands
Mileage reading
69000 mi
Registration papers
with Spanish registration
Transmission
Manual
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Black
Horse Power
1
Cubic capacity
3800
Matching numbers
Yes
Matching colours
Yes
Service book/history
Yes
Valid MOT
No
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
On request
Certificate available
Yes
Engine number
1
Chassis number
1
Condition (Paint & body)
Good: may require conventional body and paintwork. May require replacement of parts
Condition (Interior)
Good: shows signs of normal wear and usage. May require repair or replacement of parts
Condition (Frame & underbody)
Good: frame/structure shows minor signs of surface rust, signs of usage/wear, may require some attention
Condition (Mechanical)
Good: mechanically sound. May require maintenance and repair
Condition (Overall)
Good condition: visible signs of wear and general ageing
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