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1940 Buick Special Series 40 Convertible

350ci V8 | Custom Paint Job  | Reupholstered Interior

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Builder:
Special
VIN:
43919854
Lot Number:
240212466
Odometer:
700
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
350ci V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Cream
Interior Color:
Burgundy
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Alamogordo
New Mexico
  • 1940 Buick Special Series 40 Convertible Coupe
  • 350ci V8
  • 2-Barrel Carburetor
  • 3-Speed Automatic
  • RWD
  • Cream Exterior
  • Burgundy Interior
  • Burgundy Convertible Soft Top
  • Reupholstered Interior
  • Aftermarket Leather Seats
  • Aftermarket Dash Instruments
  • Aftermarket Carpeting
  • Aftermarket AM/FM Radio - Not Operating Currently
  • Aftermarket Clock
  • Aftermarket Lowered Suspension
  • Aftermarket Convertible Soft Top
  • Custom Paint Job
  • 3 Keys - 2 Ignition, 1 Trunk
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Extras Included in the Sale

  • Instructions Included on How to Operate Trunk
  • Springs to Raise Suspension

Background Story of this 1940 Buick Special

Overview of 1940 Buick Special For Sale by Owner

This 1940 Buick Special Series 40 Convertible Coupe blends prewar elegance with postwar V8 performance thanks to a later-model drivetrain upgrade. While retaining its classic proportions and convertible charm, this example benefits from a 350ci Buick V8 and automatic transmission, making it far more usable and approachable for modern driving. The combination of vintage styling and mechanical updates gives this Buick a restomod character without straying too far from its original identity.

1940 Buick Special - Overview Photo

Exterior and Interior

Finished in a custom cream exterior, the car presents with smooth, flowing body lines and a custom paint job that complements its Art Deco–inspired design. A burgundy convertible soft top adds visual contrast and reinforces the period look. Inside, the cabin has been reupholstered in burgundy leather, with aftermarket seating, carpeting, and trim throughout. Additional aftermarket touches include updated dash instruments, a clock, and an AM/FM radio, though the radio is currently inoperative. Overall, the interior reflects a tasteful refresh rather than strict originality.

1940 Buick Special - Interior Photo

Engine

Power comes from a swapped-in 350ci Buick V8 from a 1968 Buick Skylark that is naturally aspirated and equipped with a 2-barrel carburetor, also paired to a 3-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. This drivetrain conversion significantly improves drivability compared to the original straight-eight setup. An aftermarket lowered suspension gives the car a more planted stance while maintaining cruising comfort. The mechanical configuration prioritizes ease of use and reliability, making this Buick suitable for regular enjoyment rather than static display.

1940 Buick Special - Engine Photo
Rebuilt 1968 Skylark 350ci V8 Engine Rebuilt 3 Speed Automatic Transmission Whole Drivetrain Rebuilt Fame Off Restoration Reported New Burgundy Interior New Leather Seats New Dash Instruments New Carpeting New AM/FM Radio - Not Operating Currently New Clock New Suspension Lowered Suspension Has Springs to Raise Suspension - Included in Sale New Burgundy Soft Top New Paint 3 Keys - 2 Ignition, 1 Trunk Instructions Included on How to Operate Trunk 700 Miles since Build

Walk-around Video of this Buick Special

1937 Buick Special - Passenger side

1937 Buick Special Series 40 Convertible Restomod Supercharged

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PENDING SALE
$44,999
SOLD

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1938 Buick Special - Passenger side

1938 Buick Special Series 40 Sedan

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$20,999
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1947 Buick Special Model 51 Restomod

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$39,999
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$14,499

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1975 Buick LeSabre Convertible

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PENDING SALE
$34,999

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1937 Buick Special - Passenger side

1937 Buick Special Series 40 Convertible Restomod Supercharged

VERIFIED SELLER
PENDING SALE
$44,999

The 1937 Buick Special Series 40 Convertible represents a distinctive moment in prewar American automotive design, blending elegant Art Deco styling with the smooth, streamlined proportions that defined Buick’s entry-level luxury models of the era. While Buick was known for refinement and engineering sophistication in the 1930s, this example advances that legacy by integrating modern performance and comfort into a classic platform. Finished in Silver and fitted with a Carson-style removable top, this restomod preserves the graceful lines of the original convertible while transforming it into a high-performance cruiser that bridges prewar aesthetics and contemporary hot rod culture.

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$44,200

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