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Sales brochure page detailing specifications for four Buick models from the Series 40 Special and Series 60 Century ranges.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 125\3\ scan0046 | |
| Date | 26th October 1938 guessed | |
| Buick 8 R.Q. Series 40 SPECIAL THE REGAL COUPE (on Model 40 Special Chassis, 120 in. Wheelbase, Fisher Body). 2/3 seater Drop-Head Coupe with Opera Seats. The whole rear space is available for luggage. Fisher No-draught ventilation. Available in Black, Blue or Maroon, upholstered in Tan leather. Finest quality twill hood. Equipment includes six steel disc-type wheels with metal spare wheel covers, safety glass, double windscreen wipers, dash clock, electric direction indicators, bumpers, etc. FOR PRICES, SEE SEPARATE SHEET Buick 8 R.Q. Series 40 SPECIAL THE MAJESTIC ALL-WEATHER SALOON (on Model 40 Special Chassis, 120 in. Wheelbase, Fisher Body). Five seater All-Weather Saloon, fitted with Fisher No-draught ventilation. Readily convertible from an open touring car to a comfortable weatherproof saloon. Available in Black or Maroon with tan leather upholstery and fine quality twill hood. Equipment includes six steel disc-type wheels with metal covers for spare wheels, safety glass, double windscreen wipers, dash clock, electric direction indicators, built in luggage trunk, bumpers, etc. FOR PRICES, SEE SEPARATE SHEET Buick 8 R.Q. Series 60 CENTURY THE CENTURY COUPE (on Model 60 Century Chassis, 125 1/4 in. Wheelbase, Fisher Body). 2/3 seater Drop-Head Coupe with Opera Seats. The whole rear space is available for luggage. Fisher No-draught ventilation. The Century Chassis is designed to give phenomenal acceleration and is capable of speeds up to 100 m.p.h. Colours available are Black or Maroon with Tan leather upholstery. Equipment includes six steel disc-type wheels with metal covers for spare wheels, safety glass, double windscreen wipers, dash clock, electric direction indicators, bumpers, etc. FOR PRICES, SEE SEPARATE SHEET Buick 8 R.Q. Series 60 CENTURY THE CENTURY SALOON (on Model 60 Century Chassis, 125 1/4 in. Wheelbase, Fisher Body). Four-door, full saloon. This car is built on the same chassis as the Century Coupe, and has the same exceptional performance. Fitted with Fisher No-draught ventilation and Steel Turret Top. Available in Black, Maroon or Grey with Cloth or Brown leather upholstery. Equipment includes six steel disc-type wheels with metal covers for spare wheels, pockets on all doors, centre arm rest in rear seat, safety glass, double windscreen wipers, dash clock, electric direction indicators, built-in luggage trunk, bumpers, etc. SLIDING ROOF EXTRA. FOR PRICES, SEE SEPARATE SHEET AERO-DYNAMIC FRONT • GREATER VISIBILITY • GEAR LEVER ON STEERING COLUMN • TORQUE-FREE SPRINGING ON REAR WHEELS BY SAFETY CUSHION COIL SPRINGS • NEW CHASSIS FRAME AND TORQUE TUBE STRUTS • WIDER AND LOWER BODIES • SIMPLIFIED CLUTCH • NEW REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS • FRONT AND REAR STABILISERS • ALL SILENT SYNCHROMESH TRANSMISSION • AEROBAT CARBURETTOR • AUTOMATIC CHOKE In addition to OIL CUSHIONED O.H.V. STRAIGHT EIGHT ENGINE, HYDRAULIC BRAKES, KNEE ACTION FRONT SPRINGING, CENTRE POINT STEERING, STEEL TURRET ROOFS Lendrum & Hartman reserve the right to alter these specifications without notice or obligation. | ||