BUICK 1939 STREET/HOT ROD 396 BBC SUICIDE-4DR LANDAU DERHAM SERIES 40 TOWN CAR

Buick Series 40 Derham 1939 Description

VINTAGE 1939 BUICK SERIES 40 TOURING SEDAN 4 DOOR SUICIDE - MODIFIED TO A DERHAM STYLE TOWN CAR - WOWZA

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• This Street Rod is being priced WAY below its
• - - - - - actual value - There is a reserve but it is
• - - - - - not much higher that the opening bid
• - - - - - requirement - - -
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• NOTE - PRICE JUST REDUCED - NO RESERVE AUCTION - THX
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  EARLY HISTORY/DETAILS - -
  

• This street rod has a lot of history (documented)
• First built in 1973/1974 as a street/show car
• Had feature articales in several mags of that era
• - - - which we have copies of
• First class show car with many trophies/articales
• Some of the early dash placks are still attached
• The body style is very fluid and graceful with an
• - - - unbelievably beautiful front grill and accents
• The suicide rear doors are very cool
• Rear 1/3 of the roof is landau black vinyl - very cool
• This is a nicely built and maintained classic rod
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  PAINT/INTERIOR/WHEELS - -
  

• It is a beautiful car with a fairly current repaint
• - - - two tone charcoal dark gray (near black) and
• - - - a silver/gray lighter color
• Paint job is outstanding - head turner - very sharp
• - - - the cost of a paint job like this exceeds $10K
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• New air shocks added to rear for added clearance
• - - - when loading the rear with friends/family
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• Interior is nice - plush - dark burgandy - not new
• - - - but very nice and comfy
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• The wheels are super sharp - makes the car really pop
• - - - and the rubber is very nice also
• - - - also went through the entire brake system (drum)
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  ENGINE/TRANS/DIFF/EXHAUST - -
  

• Mill is a 1966/67 Chev BB 396ci with a recent rebuild
• - - - - less than 100 mi on engine
• New performance RV low rpm torque cam
• New Edlebrock carb with elec choke
• Edlebrock Torker alum intake
• Newly rebuilt Turbo 350 transmission
• New Lokar Nastalgia TH350 shifter
• Early original Cal-Custom finned valve covers
• The Diff is Chrysler (we think)
• The front suspension is stock 39 Buick but is quite
• - - - beefy - recently had the stearing box tweaked,
• - - - adjusted and greased
• Exhaust is very cool lake/side pipes - sounds super
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  OTHER OBSERVATIONS/THOUGHTS - -
  

• This is a beautiful survivor early street rod with
• - - - lots of life left in'er - it turns heads anywhere
• - - - it shows up - - you'd be proud to show this rod
• - - - anyplace and anytime
• It is not newly built car - does show age in a few places
• - - - but nothing worth highlighting
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  SOME FINAL DETAILS - -
  

• This is not my car - selling for a friend - questions will require collaboration
• The car is located in Colorado - near Denver - AS IS - WHERE IS
• - - - stop by for a test drive - I have a few numbers on shipping
• I have this street rod running in several local papers and on craigslist
• - - - SOOO - it is possible I will end the auction early if any of these other
• - - - options happen - If you want the car plz don't hesitate - give me a call !!!!
• I do not intend on sharing any more of the $ than needed with eBay/PP - Soooo
• - - - contact me at the number below to discuss any $ transaction or
• - - - pickup/shipping information
• Look pics over closely before you bid/call - Weekends for Kids/Grandkids/Toys
• Also if you have problems I'd ask that you contact me directly - I'm an easy
• - - - - - olde guy to deal with - thx - Stnick(Bob)3038412280 Colorado
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  OTHER - DISCLAIMERS
  

• I have attempted to describe this car correctly but I am not an expert -
• - - - if you have questions email me or consult with an X-pert in this area
• I'm sure I've forgotten some things - If you send a question about
• - - - an item I have overlooked - I will post it in the ad so that others
• - - - can benefit from the answer (should I have an answer)
• Thanks for looking - stnickcolo - - - -