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1937 Buick Special Series 40
Convertible Phaeton
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,302.00
No. Produced 1,945
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors
Passengers 5
Model Number 37-40C
Weight 3,630lbs
Wheelbase 122 inches
Length 199 11/16 inches
Width 72 inches
Height 39 3/16 inches
Front Tread 58 1/16 inches
Rear Tread 59 inches
Type OHV
Displacement 248 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 3/32 & 4 1/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 5.7 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 100@3200
Rated Horsepower 30.6
Torque 196@2000
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers 4-3166225 to 4-3396936
Engine No. Location Right side rear of block, above starter.
Lubrication Force feed
Type Dual downdraft
Make Stromberg
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.94 to 1
2nd 1.66 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.78 to 1
Single plate
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid spiral bevel
Differential Ratio 4.40 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Semi-elliptic leaf springs
Worm & roller
Service Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency Internal expanding on 4 wheels
Size 12 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery
Cooling System Circulating water pump
Radiator Vee cellular
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type Demountable disc
Wheel Mfr Motor Wheel
Wheel Size 16 x 5
Tire Type 4 ply
Tire Size 6.5 x 16
Spare Location
Fuel 18 Gallons
Oil 7 Quarts
Transmission 1 3/4 Pints
Cooling System 13 1/4 Quarts
Rear Differential 3 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Non Classic
VIN/Serial no. 2999497 to 3219847
VIN Description Total Digits: 7
Digits 1-7: Production number
VIN Location On right frame side rail, behind front wheel.
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Additional Information

Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Chilton Flat Rate & Tune Up Manual Thirteenth Edition 1939Horseless Carriage Foundation
Automobile Topics December 6 1937Horseless Carriage Foundation
Paint Type
Colors Ottawa Green
Coronary Green
Chancellor Blue
Sudan Blue
Wellington Gray
Bengal Brown
Windsor Gray
Samarra Beige
Sandringham Maroon
Homer Gray
Balmoral Green
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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