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1938 Buick Special Series 40
Convertible Phaeton
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $1,406.00
No. Produced 946
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 38-40C
Weight 3,705lbs
Wheelbase 122 inches
Length
Width
Height
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Type OHV
Displacement 248 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 3/32 & 4 1/8 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 6.15 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 107@3400
Rated Horsepower 30.6
Torque
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters
Block Material
Engine Numbers 4-3396937 to 4-3572651
Engine No. Location Right side rear of block, above starter.
Lubrication Force feed
Type
Make Stromberg or Marvel
Type
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears
Gear Ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
Reverse
Single plate
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Differential Ratio 4.4 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear
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 Water pump
Radiator
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
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. See Additional Information
VIN Description
VIN Location Right side on top of frame by dash.
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Additional Information
Starting serial number for Southgate plant was 23,238,767. Serial Nos.: 1-3219848 to 1-3388546 Flint, 2-3238767 to 2-3386843 Southgate, 3-3245765 to 3-3376283 Linden

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
Motor Age January 1938Los Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Paint Type
Colors Van Dyke Brown
Corot Beige
Homer Gray
Titian Maroon
Gainsborough Blue
Raphael Green
Van Googh Green
Whistler Gray
Botticelli Blue
Standard/Optional Equipment
Data not yet collectedStd
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