Description1936 Buick Series 40 Special Sedan (26525058671).jpg
The Buick Motor Company was formed in 1903, it was General Motors' upmarket car, second only to Cadillac.
From 1931 all Buicks were powered by a straight 8.
For 1936, Buicks got a more rounded body and a bull nose grille. Also in 1936 Buick gave names to its models, now only two straight 8s available.
The 118 inch wheelbase Series 40 Special got a 93hp 233 cu in, available in 2 door Business Coupe, Sport Coupe, Victoria Coupe, Convertible and 4 door Sedan
The 122 inch wheelbase Series 60 Century got the 120hp 320cu in, available in 2 door Sport Coupe, Victoria Coupe, Convertible and 4 door Sedan.
The 131 inch wheelbase Series 80 Roadmaster with 120hp 320 cu in, in 4 door Phaeton or Sedan.
And the premium 138 inch wheelbase Series 90 Limited, got the 120hp 320 cu in, available in 4 door Formal Sedan or Trunk Sedan
The 1936 Buick was also built in Australia by General Motors Holden, like this car, they varied somewhat from their US counterparts, they were a traditional wooden frame body with fabric roof insert and front doors hinged from the centre pillar. They built a Sedan and a Coupe in the 40 Series and a Sedan in the 60 Series.
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