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