Buick 40 Special
(1940 - 1958)
Car articles about Buick 40 Special by year
After working as a designer for Tucker and Davis, Norman Timbs wanted to build his own car at the end of the 1940s, just for himself. Although he had no motorsport in mind, he took a German racing car as his model. Almost 80 years later, his Buick-engined "Special" is still an eye-catcher, even though it has since been scrapped and burned to the ground. This article tells the story of a one-off that just won't die.
The Buick Special was one of the most successful cars in the USA in the 1950s. With the V8 introduced in 1953, a new era began that was characterized by a great deal of faith in the future and foresight. Various versions and a long list of optional extras provided customers with plenty of choice, while the Convertible was one of the rare variants that are particularly popular today. This driving report portrays a Buick Special Convertible from 1955 and tells the story of the successful Buick post-war model series.
Current market prices for Buick 40 Special
4-Door Sedan, 120 PS, 4315 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 120 PS, 4315 cm3
Coupe, 120 PS, 4315 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 110 PS, 4018 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 120 PS, 4315 cm3
Coupe, 125 PS, 4309 cm3
Station Wagon, 250 PS, 5965 cm3
Convertible, 200 PS, 5207 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 200 PS, 5300 cm3
2-Door Sedan, 226 PS, 5996 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Buick 40 Special
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buick Special Serie 40 1951 Sold Jack-Philippe Ruellan Automobiles de Collection & Automobilia (March 26, 2016) |
Special Serie 40 | 1951 | Sold | Jack-Philippe Ruellan Automobiles de Collection & Automobilia (March 26, 2016) | |
| Buick Special Serie 40 1941 Sold RM/Sotheby's Historic fresh to the Market Classics shine at RM Sothebys 10TH Anniversary Hershey Sale (October 6, 2016) |
Special Serie 40 | 1941 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Historic fresh to the Market Classics shine at RM Sothebys 10TH Anniversary Hershey Sale (October 6, 2016) | |
| Buick Special Serie 40 1955 Sold Auctionata Classic Cars - US Cars Collection Online Sale (May 30, 2015) |
Special Serie 40 | 1955 | Sold | Auctionata Classic Cars - US Cars Collection Online Sale (May 30, 2015) | |
| Buick Special Serie 40 1958 Sold Classicbid Classicbid-Auktion Weiterstadt (March 14, 2015) |
Special Serie 40 | 1958 | Sold | Classicbid Classicbid-Auktion Weiterstadt (March 14, 2015) | |
| Buick Special Riviera Coupe 1955 Sold RM/Sotheby's Hershey (October 11, 2018) |
Special Riviera Coupe | 1955 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Hershey (October 11, 2018) | |
| Buick Special Riviera Coupe 1955 Sold RM/Sotheby's Auburn Spring (May 31, 2019) |
Special Riviera Coupe | 1955 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Auburn Spring (May 31, 2019) | |
| Buick Special Convertible 1955 Not Sold Broad Arrow Auctions West Palm Beach (November 18, 2022) |
Special Convertible | 1955 | Not Sold | Broad Arrow Auctions West Palm Beach (November 18, 2022) | |
| Buick Special Sedan 1941 Sold RM/Sotheby's Hershey (October 11, 2018) |
Special Sedan | 1941 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Hershey (October 11, 2018) | |
| Buick Special Convertible Coupe 1941 Not Sold RM/Sotheby's Auburn Fall (September 3, 2020) |
Special Convertible Coupe | 1941 | Not Sold | RM/Sotheby's Auburn Fall (September 3, 2020) | |
| Buick Special Riviera Coupe 1955 Sold RM/Sotheby's Open Roads, North America (July 23, 2020) |
Special Riviera Coupe | 1955 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Open Roads, North America (July 23, 2020) |
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