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

With a new chassis boasting a wheelbase of 140 inches this was one of the largest automobiles in the industry. Nearly 650 examples found homes at a unit price of almost $2,500. Available only in the previously-styled cardboard box

After 1937 and 38 nobody expected the new look for 1939. Gone was the chiselled vertical grille, replaced with a lower curved design. The range was a complete success although the 2 door Touring Sedan, only just over 500 were...

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 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

The 96-S Coupe was now a “Limited” as per the designation of the series and this body style was dropped after only 41 units were produced early in the model year. The 334 cubic-inches straight eight engine was unchanged and...

Derham Coachworks were based in Rosemont, Pennsylvania and one of the most respected builders in the industry. The Buick Limited was more or less stock up to the waistline but thereafter it was all bespoke Derham. Available only in the...

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...