They show little wear and seem to be almost original. Plush felt benches stretch from door panel to door panel, and present in good condition. Running boards, a chrome belt spear trim, and a hump back trunk lid finish off the 4 door car which not only gave the Caddy a run for its money power-wise, but definitely design wise. The rear fenders do this somewhat as well, however the front is more exaggerated. Right behind which is another Buick design coup where the front fenders curve into, and under the grille. This widens its way down to a pristine front bumper. Fronting the car is a thin banded grille with the shape of your grandfather's mustache. Speaking of which, the rear turn signals are not incorporated into the brake lights, but rather blink from the trunk lid where they double as an Art Deco styled Buick badge. The styling goes right down to the door handles which utilize the triple horizontal bands which is emulated on the hidden hood release which doubles as a side vent for the hood, the bumpers, and even the bullet style headlights, and turn signals ( the 1939 Buick was the first car to have turn signals). He was looking to sell because he didn't have the patience, nor the funds to have it restored.īathed in beautiful flawless black and highlighted by in this writer's opinion the best Art Deco Brite-work on any car, this is a really beautiful car. Charles Walker, Pastor and renown concert pianist. He inquired as to whether it was for sale and was informed that the owner was the Rev. He happened to come upon this car when he went to Foster's Auto Rebuilders for a general car service. This 1939 Buick Century was purchased in December of 1987 by Ellsworth Scott. At about half the price of an Auburn Speedster, the Century was a performance bargain. The result was an excellent power-to-weight ratio giving a top speed in the vicinity of 110 mph and lively acceleration. I Can Furnish a Video Ride and Drive Upon Request Via Cell Text If Needed.Often called "the first muscle car" or "the banker's hot rod," the Century combined the smaller Special body with the 320-cubic-inch eight, putting out 141 horsepower. CALL 81 On Feb-07-18 at 06:37:34 PST, seller added the following information: I will help arrange shipping and will keep the car stored stored as long as needed to get picked up. All the chrome and stainless is very nice as well as the glass with light Patina as well as driver quality paint that is showing its age with crows feet and cracking that is all Patina from the sixtie, It has won Several awards at local shows and is an attention getter everywhere it goe, please feel free to call or email with questions or more pics. The Interior is all old school with all white trimed in red as well as a SW Tach on the dash and xtra gauges under the dash for fuel batt charge and oil pressure. Narrowed Rear End that is powered by a original 312 Y Block V8 with 2 Four Barrel Carbs and is shifted by a HURST 4 speed Tran, the Ride and Drive of this car is Awesome with 4 Wheel Disc Brake, Elec Fuel Pum, Auxiliary Cooling Fan. OLD SCHOOL HOT ROD *** Restored And Built In The Sixities This Car Has Been Stored And Has Been Brought Back To Life and Left With All The Patina In Tact !!!!!Ford 9 in. 1939 Ford 2 dr coupe Deluxe Old School Hot Rod Additional Info:
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