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1941 Buick Century Touring Sedan

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 16, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$41,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $38,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1941
Make and model
Buick Century
Generation
Century (1936 to 1958)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
14197645
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

Inside the middle half of 15 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$14,750 to $46,500
Median$30,000
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 $14,750 and $46,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1940 Buick Series 60 Century Convertible PhaetonRM Sotheby's, Oct. 8, 2026RM Sotheby'sOct. 8, 2026$31,000
1939 Buick Century Series 60 Convertible CoupeBroad Arrow, Feb. 15, 2025Broad ArrowFeb. 15, 2025$50,000
Single-Family-Owned 1938 Buick Series 60 Century Touring SedanBring a Trailer, Sept. 8, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 8, 2026$17,000
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
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