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| 1942 Buick Special Series 40A | ||
| Utility Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $1,076.00 | |
| No. Produced | 461 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | ||
| Model Number | 42-44 | |
| Weight | 3,510lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 118 inches | |
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Front Tread | ||
| Rear Tread | ||
| Engine | ||
| Type | OHV | |
| Displacement | 248 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/32 & 4 1/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 6.0 to 1 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | ||
| Brake Horsepower | 110@3400 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 30.6 | |
| Torque | ||
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | ||
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | 4457941A to 4556599A | |
| Engine No. Location | Boss on right side of crankcase below push rod cover. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Scoe | |
| Transmission | ||
| Type | ||
| Drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| No. Of Gears | ||
| Gear Ratios | ||
| 1st | ||
| 2nd | ||
| 3rd | ||
| 4th | ||
| 5th | ||
| Reverse |
| Clutch Type | |||
| Clutch Size | |||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 4.10 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | |||
| Steering Gear | |||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | |||
| Front Size | |||
| Rear Size | |||
| Emergency | |||
| Size | |||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | |||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | |||
| Cooling System | Water pump | ||
| Radiator | |||
| Fuel Type | |||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 6.5 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | |||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | |||
| Oil | 8 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Cooling System | 13 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | |||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Non Classic | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| VIN/Serial no. | See Additional Information | ||
| VIN Description | |||
| VIN Location | Plate under hood on right side of dash plate on left front door pillar or stamped on left front frame crossmember extension. | ||
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| Additional Information | |||
| Serial Nos.: 1-4257442 to 4364444 Flint, 2-4273685 to 4313644 Southgate, 3-4263684 to 4317140 | |||
| References | |
| Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. Brigham | Horseless Carriage Foundation 8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119 La Mesa CA 91944-4119 (619) 464-0301 www.hcfi.org |
| Motor Age January 1942 | Los Angeles Public Library 630 West Fifth Street Los Angeles CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 www.lapl.org |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | ||
| Colors | Two Tone Colors Available | |
| Rainier Blue | ||
| Nightshade Blue | ||
| Honolulu Blue | ||
| Verde Green | ||
| Salt Lake Green | ||
| Ludington Green | ||
| English Green | ||
| Ridge Green | ||
| Yakima Gray | ||
| Lancaster Gray | ||
| Folkstone Beige | ||
| Chenanga Gray | ||
| Royal Maroon | ||
| Sequoia Gray | ||
| Permanent Red | ||
| Dusty Gray | ||
| River Mist Gray | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Data not yet collected | Std | |