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The attractive two-tone paint of this car was one of 19 different combinations that could be ordered at no cost over the monochrome paints. Designated paint code 576, the colors are Pearl Grey over Monterey Blue.
This car became part of the collection in the 1970’s and received restoration and improvement over an extended period of time. During that time, the engine was replaced with an identical unit of the same year and model. A complete restoration was finally finished in 2005 returning the car to its showroom fresh glory. -
Company
General Motors
Make
Buick
Model
Super, 56S
Body Style
Sport Coupe, 2 - door, 6-pass.
Body Manufacture
Fisher Body
Model year
1941
Wheelbase
121 inches
Length
210.38 inches
Engine
inline-eight, OHV, 248 cid
Horsepower
125 @ 3800 rpm
Transmission
3-speed manual on the column
Original Base Price
$1,113
Brand Production
377,428 model year
This Car Production
19,603 -
1940 was a high water mark for Buick, the division enjoyed its best production and sales year ever and they were eager to follow it up with another record breaker in 1941.
For 1941 Buick was offering a range of 26 different models, divided into five series; Special Series 40, Super Series 50, Century Series 60, Roadmaster Series 70 and Limited Series 90. Prices ranged from $735 for the entry Special Business Coupe to $2,465 for the Limited 4-door Limousine, a range that gave Buick a firm coverage of the middle market from near entry level to near luxury.
Styling was an evolution of the 1940 model year with all cars receiving a wider grille, wider placement of the headlights now more fully integrated into the fenders and the absences of running boards. A new innovative hood that opened sideways from either side of the car as needed. With the exception of the styling changes at the front of the car, the basic body shells of the Super models were carried over from 1940.
The total model year production for 1941 was 377,428 units, a new record for the company, and strong enough to keep Buick in fourth place of U.S. car manufacturers.