1937 Buick Special Convertible Coupe Custom
Art Deco styling reached Buick showrooms with particular flair during 1937, when the Series 40 Special received dramatically revised coachwork.
Designers lowered overall height by nearly two inches while simultaneously dropping floor pans to maintain interior space, creating a visually longer and more dynamic profile. Fisher Body’s all-steel construction featured squared-off fender ends and a distinctive grille with its center section color-matched to the body.
This convertible coupe represents extensive customization, benefiting from a late-model Corvette drivetrain with automatic transmission and modern disc brakes. The body has been subtly lowered and chopped beyond the factory’s already-reduced profile, finished in metallic medium blue that complements the period styling.
Originally, the Series 40 Special was powered by an overhead-valve inline-eight displacing 248 cubic inches, producing 100 horsepower through a three-speed manual transmission. Eight body styles were offered in 1937, with the convertible coupe configuration providing sporting character within Buick’s mid-range lineup.
Engineering improvements for the production year included a redesigned oil pump, upgraded cooling system, and quieter valve mechanisms. The 122-inch wheelbase placed the Special in direct competition with Oldsmobile’s L-37 and Pontiac’s Deluxe Series 26.
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