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1939 BUICK STREET ROD 396 BBC

Make: Buick
Model: Derham Series 40
Year: 1939
Mileage: 100
Color: Gray/Black
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Interior color: Burgundy
Vehicle Title: Clear
Item location: Parker, Colorado, United States
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Description of 1939 Buick Derham Series 40

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

NOTE - NOTE - THIS IS A NO RESERVE AUCTION - A BEAUTIFUL CAR AT A - - - - - - - - - - - FRACTION OF THE COST TO BUILD THIS GEM - COME ON GUZ

    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
  • .

    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
  • .
  • New air shocks added to rear for added clearance
  • - - - when loading the rear with friends/family
  • .
  • Interior is nice - plush - dark burgandy - not new
  • - - - but very nice and comfy
  • .
  • 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)
  • .

    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
  • .

    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
  • .

    SOME FINAL DETAILS - -

  • This is not my car - listing for a friend - questions will require collaboration
  • He will be willing to listen to offers on the car - no guarantees though
  • The car is located in Colorado - near Denver - AS IS - WHERE IS
  • - - - stop by for a test drive
  • 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 - A $1000 PP deposit is prefered
  • 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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