1940 Buick Super Estate Wagon
The 1940 Buick Super Estate Wagon (Model 59) holds a unique place in American automotive history as the first station wagon Buick ever produced, its creation prompted by a chance remark at a Hollywood party. Bodies were built by Biehl's Auto Body Works on a 121-inch Super chassis, powered by a 248-cubic-inch straight-eight. This particular example underwent an exhaustive 5,000-hour restoration and subsequently amassed an exceptional concours record, including AACA Grand National and Senior Grand National honours, multiple Buick Club of America awards, and class wins at several prestigious regional shows.
Ownership
- —Auction saleEstimate US$175,000 – US$225,000
- —Auction saleSold US$145,600
Competition
- —AACAAACA First JuniorFirst Junior
- —AACAAACA First SeniorFirst Senior
- —AACAAACA Grand NationalGrand National award
- —AACAAACA Senior Grand NationalSenior Grand National award
- —AACAAACA Best of the BestNational best-in-show honor
- —Buick Club of AmericaBCA SeniorBCA Senior award
- —Buick Club of AmericaBCA GoldBCA Gold award
- —Buick Club of AmericaBCA National MeetTop score at a national gathering
- —Glenmoor GatheringBest woodie among 21 entries
- —Stan Hywet Concours, Akron, OhioFirst in Class, Spectators' Choice, and Judges' Choice
- —Arthritis Foundation Show, ColumbusTop pre-war vehicle
- —Charlotte Autofair, North CarolinaBest in show
Maintenance & restoration
- —RestorationDoug Seybold Restorations
Comprehensive 5,000-hour restoration with northern ash body framing, African mahogany panelling, polished stainless-steel hardware throughout, and a stainless-steel exhaust system.
Workshop located in Westlake, Ohio.
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