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1940 Buick Super Eight The Buick Super was made by Buick from 1940 through 1958 as a way to combine the longer wheelbase of the Roadmaster with the smaller engine of the Buick Special. The goal was to prioritize passenger comfort in a full sized automobile without as much focus on horsepower. They were also known as the Super Eight due to most being equipped with the Buick Straight 8 engine. This very cool 1940 Buick Super Eight is a very unique car. Not only is it unique because it is a vintage Buick but it is also a car where the entire history is known. That's over 80 years of data backing up all the way to when it was sold from Stuart Conklin Buick. It was originally sold to a couple in Hutchinson, Kansas who gave it to their daughter as a graduation present. She drove the car during her time at college and then traded it back in to the same dealership in 1961. That is where it would remain and be used as a parade car every year by the dealership. It was eventually tucked away in their warehouse where one day it caught the eye of a master mechanic in Kansas who was present to sell the dealership some equipment. He inquired about the car but was informed it was not for sale. He left them his card with the request that if it ever were to be up for sale they give him a call. Some time later he received a call from the dealership about the car and was told to stop by on Friday if he was interested in buying it. This day was specifically chosen as the father involved in the business, who did not want to sell the car, would be out of town. He did as he was told and in 1980 brought the car home. From there he did an extensive restoration on the car and got it back on the road with some mechanical modifications. He drove the car for many years until he passed away and left it to his daughter. In order to keep the car in the family his nephew ultimately purchased it and is now the 3rd owner. The car has continued to be tuned up throughout the recent years but now it is time to find it a new home with someone that will cherish and enjoy it. The Super Eight body is in great shape and during the original restoration it did require some body work that was all done with lead filler. It wears a nice Black paint and all of the original chrome and trim is in great shape. It has a very classy looking exterior and it still has all of its original features like the working cowl and very cool side panel trim on the hood. It has a 2 piece front windshield and all of the glass was replaced in the original restoration. The only noticeable exterior modifications are the Enkei wheels wrapped in Michelin tires that were put on in 2018. The hood opens from both sides to reveal the completely rebuilt 1977 small block 400ci Chevy V8 motor. It runs great and just received a complete tune up in 2023 and is fitted with chrome valve covers and a chrome air cleaner. The motor is combined with a Turbo 350 automatic transmission that shifts smoothly. The rear end is out of a 1976 Monte Carlo and it has a 2:43 gear ratio. The front end stub is out of a Camaro and features front disc brakes. The power brakes were all rebuilt in 2020 when it also received a new master cylinder. It also has a Saginaw 800 series power steering system and rear air shocks making it a very comfortable driver. The interior was fully redone throughout but has retained a mostly stock appearance. Since being done it has been extremely well cared for and maintained. It has nice Blue cloth upholstery with bench seats in both front and rear with the front having 6 way power controls. The door panels retain the stock style hardware but on the drivers side a switch has been added for the front drivers side power window. The dash was fully restored and is mostly stock but has been customized with a newer stereo system and a Vintage Air AC system that was installed in 2020. It also has a more modern windshield wiper switch and that electric motor/system was redone in 2020. The original style gauges all work properly and look great. It also has a very cool original Buick steering wheel sitting on top of the tilt column. The trunk has a ton of storage space along with a shelf and houses a spare and jack. This is a very cool car that comes with a lot of documentation and receipts for every dollar that has been spent on it. It is a really neat look into car restoration history as it features a lot of 80's modifications that have since been refreshed in recent years. See more at https://classicalgasmotors.com/cars/2349/2349.htm 1st song - Music from Youtube Audio Library Credit Music by: Bensound License code: 1N97TS60GLLVBXKU