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1938 Buick Special Model 48 Touring Sedan

Mileage: 105,000

Engine: 248 Cubic Inch Straight Eight

Transmission: 3 Speed Manual

Body Style: Coupe, 2 Door

Title: Clear

Color: Titan Maroon with Tan Velour Interior

Price: SOLD

A charming two-door sedan, with just over 100,000 miles since new. The car is finished in attractive Titian Maroon paint, over a very solid, rust-free, body. The Tan Leather interior has been redone to a very high standard. There are several mechanical elements, which have also recently been refurbished, including: brakes, wheel bearings, tires, and more. The car drives as though it was brand new.

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1938 was a very important year for Buick. While exterior styling remained close to the 1937 models, there were many improvements, underneath the sheetmetal.

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The "trunk back" styling gave the Special a distinctive profile, far more appealing than the earlier fast back designs. Our example is currently, and permanently, registered as a Pennsylvania "Antique Historic Car". The antique tag automatically transfers with the title of the car, and will never need to be renewed in Pennsylvania.

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The 1938 Buicks saw the introduction of coil springs for the first time on any production automobile. The coils were far softer-riding than leafsprings, and they also employed the largest shock absorbers the industry had ever seen. As a manufacturer, Buick was truly far ahead of its time.

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The split rear window is a gorgeous art-deco styling element.

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The rear seat passengers are treated to leg room, more generous than most four-door sedans of today.

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Buick opted for the sporty floor-mounted shifter, rather than the more common "three on the tree" steering column-mounted, approach.

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The art-deco dash board is a masterpiece. The gauges are clearly laid-out and easy to read, while still being simply stunning to look at. The design team at Buick certainly knew what they were doing.

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The original door panels are unblemished.

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The Eight, inline-cylinders of the Dynaflash Eight engine developed a spirited 107hp at 3,400 RPM.

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The driver's seat welcomes you - putting you in command of a machine with great power, comfort and luxury. They do not build them like this anymore.

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