Buick Special
Every Buick Special generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
- Lineage Span
- 1930–1969 6 generations · 18 published trims
- Power Evolution
- 80.5 → 210 hp Base lead-trim output across eras
- Catalogue Rarity
- 6 Epic 6 Epic
All 6 Buick Special Generations
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
Buick sold its discontinued V6 tooling to Kaiser Industries, where it went on to power Jeeps.
Buick's original aluminum 215 V8 was swapped for a new cast-iron 300 after the earlier engine proved troublesome.
Its aluminum 215 V8, built for a compact Buick, went on to power the Rover P6 and the Range Rover.
The 1949 Special's nine-bar grille doubled as the bumper guards.
1940 was the only year Buick built a four-door convertible Special, the Sport Phaeton, with 552 made.
A dashboard handle let drivers manually retard spark timing to run cheap low-grade gasoline.
Collectors Who Spotted the Buick Special
No member has published a public street spot of the Buick Special yet — the First · Worldwide stamp is wide open.
Buick Special Generation-by-Generation Comparison
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Deluxe (1968–1969) | 1968–1969 | Epic | 4.1L I6 | 155 hp · 235 lb-ft | — | — | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Special (1964–1967) | 1964–1967 | Epic | 4.9L V8 | 210 hp | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Special (1961–1963) | 1961–1963 | Epic | 3.2L V6 | 135 hp · 205 lb-ft | — | — | 4 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Special (1949–1958) | 1949–1958 | Epic | 4.3L I8 | 120 hp | — | — | 5 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Special Series 40 (1936–1942, 1946–1949) | 1936–1949 | Epic | 4.1L I8 | — | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Series 40 (1930, 1934–1935) | 1930–1935 | Epic | 4.2L I6 | 81 hp | — | — | 2 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Buick Special on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.