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1939 Buick Special Series 40
Touring Sedan
Standard Specifications
Show Details
Original Base Price
$996.00
No. Produced
111,473
Body
Body Maker
Fisher
No. Doors
4
Passengers
5
Model Number
39-41
Weight
3,482lbs
Dimension
Wheelbase
120 inches
Length
202 inches
Width
72 3/16 inches
Height
67.875 inches
Front Tread
58 7/32 inches
Rear Tread
59 5/32 inches
Engine + Type OHV Displacement 248 cu. in. Cylinders 8 Bore & Stroke 3 3/32 & 4 1/8 inches Compression Ratio-Std 6.10 to 1 Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable Brake Horsepower 107@3400 Rated Horsepower 30.6 Torque
Carburetor
Type
Duplex downdraft
Make
Carter
Transmission + Type Drive Rear wheel drive No. Of Gears
Clutch Type
Single plate
Clutch Size
Axle Type
Semifloating
Differential
Differential Ratio
Suspension
Front
Independent coil springs
Rear
Coil springs
Steering Gear
Worm & roller
Brakes
Service
Internal expanding on 4 wheels, hydraulic
Front Size
12 inches
Rear Size
12 inches
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Size
12 inches
Other Systems Specifications + Wheels, Rims & Tires + Capacities + Classic Rating
Non Classic
VIN/ID VIN/Serial no. See Additional Information VIN Description VIN Location
Additional Information
Price includes federal tax. Starting serial number for Southgate was 23395088. Serial Nos.: 1-3388547 to 1-3596806 Flint, 2-3395088 to 2-3592131 Southgate, 3-3405088 to 3-3593652 Linden
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