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1937 Buick Special Series 40 Convertible Phaeton

Sold at Broad Arrow Auctions on Feb. 15, 2025.

$36,400Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $32,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 6, 2026.

The car

Year
1937
Make and model
Buick Buick Special
Generation
Special (1936 to 1969)
Miles shown
24,583
Chassis
3166867

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 22 comparable sales, 40% over its top.

Middle half of sales$10,000 to $23,188
Median$14,250
Sales behind it22Likely

From 22 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 $23,188.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
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
1938 Buick Series 40 Special Town Cabriolet deVille by BrewsterBring a Trailer, May 19, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 19, 2026$38,554
1938 Buick Series 40 Special Sport SedanBring a Trailer, May 2, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 2, 2026$9,800
32-Years-Owned 1936 Buick Series 40 Special SedanBring a Trailer, Aug. 9, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 9, 2025$24,001