1947 Buick Series 40 Special

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1947 Buick Series 40 Special Touring Sedan represented Buick’s return to civilian automobile production after World War II and embodied the optimism of postwar America. As Buick’s entry-level model, the Special was built on a 121" wheelbase and powered by the dependable 248ci Fireball straight-eight engine producing 110 horsepower.

Styling was largely carried over from prewar designs, but a revised grille and updated trim distinguished the ’47 model from its immediate predecessors. The four-door Special Sedan offered comfortable seating, smooth road manners, and the quality craftsmanship for which Buick was known.

Standard equipment included a three-speed manual transmission, automatic choke, turn signals, bumper guards, and a well-appointed dashboard. At a time when demand for new automobiles far exceeded supply, the Special provided an affordable way for American families to enjoy a modern postwar car.

This example has been refinished in red paint, its bench seats have been reupholstered in gray cloth, and the door trim was reupholstered in two-tone gray vinyl. A previous owner installed aftermarket chrome wheels, and the seller states that he had the starter and generator rebuilt.