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

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

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 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 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 M-46 Business Coupe was Buick’s entry level model at just over $900 all in. With a large luggage capacity the model sold well with nearly 14,000 being built. Available only in the previously-styled cardboard box

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

A sleek sedan that sold well at a price of less than $1,000 with over 22.000 customers. Available only in the previously-styled cardboard box

Buick’s most popular car for 1938. Dual side mounts were popular options. Available only in the previously-styled cardboard box