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LS-Powered 1939 Buick Special Series 40 Model 41

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Sept. 15, 2023.

$125,000Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1939
Make and model
Buick Buick Special
Generation
Special (1936 to 1969)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
UTR06944
Title
Clean
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 23 comparable sales, 374% over its top.

Middle half of sales$10,000 to $26,376
Median$16,000
Sales behind it23Likely

From 23 sales of the Buick Special Special (1936 to 1969) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,000 and $26,376.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
55-Years-Owned 1939 Buick Series 40 Special Business CoupeBring a Trailer, July 2, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 2, 2026$28,750
1939 Buick Series 40 Special Touring SedanBring a Trailer, Sept. 25, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 25, 2025$20,000
1939 Buick Series 40 Special Sport CoupeBring a Trailer, June 3, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 3, 2025$32,000
1939 Buick Series 40 Special Sport PhaetonBring a Trailer, March 2, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 2, 2025$46,500
1939 Buick Series 40 Special Model 41 Touring SedanBring a Trailer, Nov. 13, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 13, 2024$7,900
1940 Buick Special Series 40 SedanMecum, Sept. 24, 2026MecumSept. 24, 2026$4,500
1938 Buick Series 40 Special Town Cabriolet deVille by BrewsterBring a Trailer, May 19, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 19, 2026$38,554
1938 Buick Series 40 Special Sport SedanBring a Trailer, May 2, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 2, 2026$9,800