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Single-Family-Owned 1938 Buick Series 60 Century Touring Sedan

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Sept. 8, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$17,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1938
Make and model
Buick Century
Generation
Century (1936 to 1958)
Chassis
NEBR003299
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 15 comparable sales, 8% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$18,375 to $46,500
Median$31,000
Sales behind it15Likely

From 15 sales of the Buick Century (1936 to 1958) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $18,375 and $46,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1939 Buick Century Series 60 Convertible CoupeBroad Arrow, Feb. 15, 2025Broad ArrowFeb. 15, 2025$50,000
1940 Buick Series 60 Century Convertible PhaetonRM Sotheby's, Oct. 8, 2026RM Sotheby'sOct. 8, 2026$31,000
1941 Buick Century Touring SedanMecum, Jan. 16, 2025MecumJan. 16, 2025$38,000
52-Years-Family-Owned 1955 Buick Century Riviera 4-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, July 9, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 9, 2026$8,000
1955 BUICK CENTURYBarrett-Jackson, June 26, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 26, 2026$12,500
52-Years-Family-Owned 1955 Buick Century Riviera 4-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, June 19, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 19, 2026$7,200
1955 Buick Century Riviera 2-Door Hardtop 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 21, 2025$32,550
1955 Buick Century Riviera 2-Door Hardtop 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 24, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 24, 2024$43,000