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27-Years-Owned 1936 Buick Series 40 Special Sedan

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Aug. 28, 2023, offered with no reserve.

$8,250Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1936
Make and model
Buick Buick Special
Generation
Special (1936 to 1969)
Chassis
2945949
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 23 comparable sales, 21% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$10,000 to $26,376
Median$16,000
Sales behind it23Likely

From 23 sales of the Buick Special Special (1936 to 1969) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,000 and $26,376.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
32-Years-Owned 1936 Buick Series 40 Special SedanBring a Trailer, Aug. 9, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 9, 2025$24,001
1936 BUICK SERIES 40Barrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2025$17,000
1937 Buick Series 40Mecum, Sept. 23, 2026MecumSept. 23, 2026$10,000
LT1-Powered 1937 Buick Series 40 Special CoupeBring a Trailer, April 28, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 28, 2026$20,750
Fuel-Injected 1937 Buick Series 40 Special Touring SedanBring a Trailer, Sept. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 28, 2025$6,700
1937 Buick Series 40 Special Convertible PhaetonBring a Trailer, Sept. 22, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 22, 2025$10,000
1937 Buick Series 40 Special Convertible PhaetonBring a Trailer, Sept. 3, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 3, 2025$10,250
1937 Buick Special Series 40 Convertible PhaetonBroad Arrow, Feb. 15, 2025Broad ArrowFeb. 15, 2025$32,500