Renowned for quality and value, Buick adopted an upscale, performance-minded approach for 1931 as an entirely eight-cylinder-powered model range. Interestingly, Buick's new eight-cylinder engines were unique to each series and shared no common parts, with the exception of the upper-level Series 80 and 90. Performance was robust by early-1930s standards, establishing a Buick hallmark that would continue until the 1970s, when General Motors began adopting "corporate" engines across its various divisions.
  
The Century nameplate first graced a Buick model in 1936, a year that marked a true renaissance for Buick and its General Motors companions with all-steel "Turret Top" bodies, hydraulic brakes, and sleek styling that remains a design masterpiece today. "Knee-Action" independent front suspension introduced for 1934 delivered a comfortable and confident driving experience. In contrast to competing makes. Combining the lighter-weight body and chassis of the Series 40 Special with the top 320 cubic-inch inline 8-cylinder powerplant from the Series 80 Roadmaster and Series 90 Limited, the Century was legendarily fast and true to its name, aimed straight at the growing numbers of upwardly mobile, speed-minded drivers of the latter 1930s.

This outstanding 1938 Buick Century Sport Coupe is a collector-grade example of these remarkable performance cars of the immediate prewar years. Formerly part of the renowned collection of Chuck Schneider, a prolific collector and enthusiast of classic automobiles, boats, and tractors from Michigan, the Century's odometer reads just 1,887 miles, presumably since restoration. Distinctively refinished in Corot Beige paint a correct Buick Color choice for 1938, the Century is handsomely complemented by an outstanding interior compartment trimmed in Beige broadcloth upholstery and featuring an in-dash clock and versatile folding rear jump seats. Residing underneath the hood is Buick's famed "Dynaflash" inline 8-cylinder engine, nicely detailed and finished, paired with a floor-shifted 3-speed manual transmission driving a semi-floating rear axle. Front and rear bumper guards and dual fender-mounted spares with steel cases finish off this late-1930s automotive icon, which rides on period style Whitewall tires surrounding correct wheels adorned with chrome rims and Art Deco-influenced, Buick-scripted chrome hubcaps. Contact us today to see this wonderful classic Buick performer in person, get full details and add it to your collection!