LOT 62
1937 Buick Series 66C Century Convertible Body by Fisher Engine no. 316910
Sold for US$59,360 inc. premium
Lot 62
From the George Holman Collection
1937 Buick Series 66C Century Convertible
1937 Buick Series 66C Century Convertible
1937 Buick Series 66C Century Convertible
Body by Fisher
Engine no. 316910
Body by Fisher
Engine no. 316910
320.2ci OHV Inline 8-Cylinder Engine
2-barrel Stromberg Carburetor
130bhp at 3,400rpm
3-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front, Live Axle Rear Suspension
4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes
*A well-presented example of the brand
*Modest production model
*Diligently maintained
*Desirable Fisher-built convertible
THE 1937 BUICK
Among Buick aficionados '37 and '38 are magic years, there is even a club dedicated to just these years, much of that magic is their beautiful styling by Harley Earl and GM's Art and Colour Section. Earl's mammoth contributions to General Motors' looks began with the 1927 LaSalle then the glorious post-1928 Cadillacs. He was on a roll when he began work on the new Buick line up, under the command of one of its most dynamic leaders, Harlow "Red" Curtice. Curtice saw that Buick's slide was induced by complacency and their styling was looking old-fashioned, also he was keen to revamp the cars to purge unnecessary weight and to improve their performance.
The '37-'38 Buicks have pleasing unified design of something done from the ground up without compromise, and this styling was not limited to the exterior. The interior received a wonderfully stylish dashboard frequently equipped with a striking speaker grille in the center. The banjo steering wheel with horn ring is another small masterpiece.
THE CAR OFFERED
Production of the 2-door Convertible Coupe as presented here today was one of the more limited in the sequence, a mere 787 being delivered in this form against more than 30,000 Series 60s and a year that saw the brand supply more than 227,000 cars.
As a young man George Holman's fascination with cars was already well ingrained in his spirit and the first car that he ever bought was at the age of 15 was one of these 66C Buicks. In recent years George fondly recalled that nostalgically and decided to acquire a '37 66C to relive his early collecting days. After an exhaustive and typically careful search he sourced the car that we present today in Washington State in 2015.
In order to live up to Mr. Holman's high standards, the Buick has been carefully gone through on the mechanical side and made to run in a characteristically reliable form. Its cosmetics are extremely well presented with good quality paintwork, and only a modicum of age to the interior both of which are assumed to be older refurbishments.
Handsome in their lines and eminently usable for events, this well-prepared Buick Century is ready to be used, toured or shown by its next owner.
2-barrel Stromberg Carburetor
130bhp at 3,400rpm
3-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front, Live Axle Rear Suspension
4-Wheel Mechanical Drum Brakes
*A well-presented example of the brand
*Modest production model
*Diligently maintained
*Desirable Fisher-built convertible
THE 1937 BUICK
Among Buick aficionados '37 and '38 are magic years, there is even a club dedicated to just these years, much of that magic is their beautiful styling by Harley Earl and GM's Art and Colour Section. Earl's mammoth contributions to General Motors' looks began with the 1927 LaSalle then the glorious post-1928 Cadillacs. He was on a roll when he began work on the new Buick line up, under the command of one of its most dynamic leaders, Harlow "Red" Curtice. Curtice saw that Buick's slide was induced by complacency and their styling was looking old-fashioned, also he was keen to revamp the cars to purge unnecessary weight and to improve their performance.
The '37-'38 Buicks have pleasing unified design of something done from the ground up without compromise, and this styling was not limited to the exterior. The interior received a wonderfully stylish dashboard frequently equipped with a striking speaker grille in the center. The banjo steering wheel with horn ring is another small masterpiece.
THE CAR OFFERED
Production of the 2-door Convertible Coupe as presented here today was one of the more limited in the sequence, a mere 787 being delivered in this form against more than 30,000 Series 60s and a year that saw the brand supply more than 227,000 cars.
As a young man George Holman's fascination with cars was already well ingrained in his spirit and the first car that he ever bought was at the age of 15 was one of these 66C Buicks. In recent years George fondly recalled that nostalgically and decided to acquire a '37 66C to relive his early collecting days. After an exhaustive and typically careful search he sourced the car that we present today in Washington State in 2015.
In order to live up to Mr. Holman's high standards, the Buick has been carefully gone through on the mechanical side and made to run in a characteristically reliable form. Its cosmetics are extremely well presented with good quality paintwork, and only a modicum of age to the interior both of which are assumed to be older refurbishments.
Handsome in their lines and eminently usable for events, this well-prepared Buick Century is ready to be used, toured or shown by its next owner.
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