Buick Collection (BC)

The Phaeton was unique within the 60 line in that Sidemounts and a luggage rack were standard fitments. Less than 450 examples were built at a unit cost of $1,675. Available only in the previously-styled cardboard box

Another very large car in Buick’s line-up. 120 were sold. Available only in the previously-styled cardboard box

Available only in the previously-styled cardboard box

The Special Convertible Coupe was one of just two models offered in 1938 in this rumble-seat format, the other being the Century. Only just over 500 Centurys were built with almost 2,500 Specials finding home. Available only in the previously-styled...

This was the most popular version of Buick’s largest model with nearly 1,500 sales. Unit price was a shade under $2,000 although the sidemounts and rear rack were options that would have raised the cost of ownership of this attractive...

The 1936 Sport Coupe utilized the same basic body as the Business Coupe but could be fitted with either a rumble seat (M-46SR) or an opera seat (M-46S0). Both models cost just over $8,000 and neither made it into 1937’s...

The 1936 Buicks were the work of Harley Earl and the new look was favourably received. The Special Victoria Coupe M-48 was the second most popular model in the new range with just over 21,000 sales. Available only in the...

The Special Touring Sedan featured a trunk back that was billed as “a jumbo luggage compartment”. At just under $900, nearly 16,000 examples were built. Available only in the previously-styled cardboard box

Buick’s lowest priced convertible had to make do with engines carried over from the previous year, unlike its more expensive siblings that had new power units. Specials had a 118 inch wheelbase in what would prove to be a one...

The 1938 Sport Coupe was essentially a Business Coupe with two small opera seats behind the front seat and could be specified with dual side mounts as an option. Less popular than the Business Coupe, just over 5,000 examples were...

The Pheaton sold in limited numbers with only just over 200 sales. Effectively this was the last year for the fastback Phaeton as only three examples with this styling were sold the following year. At just over $1,700 it was...

Harley Earl’s new 1936 Buick had a great impact on the car-buying public, taking the marque up to sixth place in the sales race. At just under $900, the Special Sedan found over 77,000 homes. Available only in the previously-styled...