1940 Buick Limited Convertible Phaeton Model 81 C 4 Door & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in the West Suburbs of Chicago IL on 9-2-20.
We're looking at a 1940 Buick Limited Convertible Phaeton Model 81 C 4 Door in Black Paint. The car comes with the factory 320 CI straight 8 engine producing 141 HP.
The car's Owner is Dennis Doerge. Dennis has had this car since 2020. He shares he loves the looks of the 1940’s Buicks. There were 240 convertibles built in 1940. This car has been restored and looks “showroom” new.
ENJOY!

[@Jasona1976]

"When better cars are built, Buick will build them."

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@gf4353]

Lee Iaccoa said that about Chryslers

[@motorTranz]

"Wouldn't you really rather have a Buick?" 😍 Beautiful! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi motorTranz, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Buick :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@soyounoat]

It's a shining, clean, new 1940 Buick. The owner shows his pride in the condition he has it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi soyounoat, It's just like new :-) Lou

[@garylewis3641]

That car is absolutely beautiful! Even the brochure is great. The manufacturer's took pride in their vehicles. It wasn't all about making money like it is now. Thanks Lou, great video!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@davidmacesr5672]

Here’s the reason your stories will last forever. Pure American classic history. Bravo my friend.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to leave the legacy of the stories of these great cars I share with you, Lou

[@pert1172]

I respect car owners like hell we still have cars from 1930 1940 etc Mad Respect

[@loucostabile]

Hi Pert117, High praise :-) Lou

[@citibear57]

An elegant Buick for the glamorous people of the day. The rear seat is like a sofa! Another awesome car. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi MIKE YQR, Happy to share this glamorous car with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@jack3inflesh]

This car is certain evidence that there was a time when the good folks over at Cadillac were concerned about Buick getting too uppity. What a gorgeous car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mark M, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Happy to read you enjoy this "gorgeous car" :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@briansd2772]

If I owned this beautiful Buick, I'd make my brother-in-law be my chauffeur and drive me around town. Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Brian SD, That's a great way to drive around town! You're welcome, Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Simply amazing! Mr. Doerge & his Buick are as classy as you can get. It's always a treat for the channel when we get to visit with him. Thanks, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read this car is "Simply amazing!" :-) I agree, fun to see what Dennis has to bring out of this garage to share. You're welcome, Lou

[@unclerudy9797]

Gorgeous Buick ! Thanks Lou and Dennis for sharing.!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rudy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Buick :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@davidkastin4240]

Wow is right 😳 Steve M said there was a time when Buick was as high quality if not higher than Cadillac. This is an example of what he was talking about! Thanks Dennis and Lou for showing us this extraordinary Buick.

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@ramongonzalez2112]

Something about those prewar ‘fat fender’ cars! From the split windshield, to the spare tire housings, to those awesome curves!👏Thanks Lou.🤗

[@loucostabile]

Hi Ramon, Happy to read the details you enjoy with this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@charlescrawford7039]

1938 to 1941 were exceptional years for American car design. This Buick is certainly part of this history. Others include the 1940 Chrysler Newport Dual Cowl Phaeton, 1941 Lincoln Continental V-12 Convertible, 1939 Graham-Paige Supercharger Convertible etc. Lou, thanks to you and your quest for showing us this real classic beauty.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Charles, Thanks for sharing your knowledge. My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

What a great Buick - thank you so much Dennis and Lou! A real icon on the era and beautifully preserved. Very cool!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy the condition of this car :-) This one when you're in it takes you right back to 1940, Lou

[@iswc27]

Hi, Lou! 4-door convertibles were pretty exclusive, the ultimate glamour cars of the prewar period. This 1940 Buick cost $1,962 dollars new, quite a pretty penny for the era, and weighed 4,540 pounds. Besides the 250 of Model 81C, there were seven of the Streamlined 4-door convertible sport phaetons (Model 80C) also built, which cost and weighed the same. After the war, the Limited series didn't return until 1958, and only for that one year. The last four-door convertibles anybody ever built were the 1967 Lincoln Continentals. I had to wonder why you kept this episode on the back burner for a year and a half, but time to break out the champagne because it was certainly worth the wait. Many thanks to you and Dennis for letting us all in on this superb luxury ride!

[@loucostabile]

Hi iswc27, Happy to share this ultimate glamour car with you :-) Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I videoed this car on 3/28/22 so this one is on the front burner. You're welcome, Lou

[@chrisjeffries2322]

What a wonderful beauty. Note this was the 2nd year for factory Buick turn signals. Thank you, Dennis and Lou, for sharing with all of our car fans.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chris, Happy to read "What a wonderful beauty" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@phaedrabacker2004]

Al Capone would've liked those running boards. Take shoes off before getting in! Impressive car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Phaedra, I made sure I cleaned the carpet after I got out :-) Lou

[@michaelburley9479]

It was fun to see a pre-war classic. Hope you do more of them. This Buick straight eight engine had a displacement of 320 cubic inches and with a compression ratio of 6.25 produced 141 H.P. @ 3600 r.p.m. Torque was 269 ft. lbs. @ a leisurley 2000 rpm. A three-on-the-tree was all that was required! The oil capacity was 8 quarts. Wheelbase is 133 inches on this car. A 1940 90 series limo (140" wheelbase) was featured in The Godfather doing a U-turn in the middle of the George Washington bridge. The present owner bought this car in 1961 for a paltry $35. Mr. Abagnale says he has driven the car up to 100 mph.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read this one is "fun to see" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@tomtbi]

What a smooth idle!!! You could sleep like a baby to that!!

[@loucostabile]

Agreed

[@Funsho97]

That Buick is an immaculate beauty!!! It always amazes me at just how much style went into the small details like the door handles and trim on the classics from back in the day. That car has such a presence, so stately and proud, and the paint is like a mirror it is so smooth and glossy!!!! I absolutely Love that rear turn signal!!! For Gallantry in Action says it all!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hobiemarty, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read the details you enjoy, Lou

[@craigjorgensen4637]

This car is simply a work of art! Beyond stunning!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@MrTrack412]

I know of a cross country coach, the most successful one in the state of Minnesota, who treated his 7 man varsity to a ride in his Huge Buick every practice. I wonder if he had a car like this one! Thank you for showing it, Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jed, This would clearly fit 7 men & a Driver comfortably. You're welcome, Lou P.S. and it has 4 doors!

[@alejandrogrillet931]

GREETINGS. From Venezuela. WOW! WOW! WOW! MAGNIFICENT PHAETON CONVERTIBLE. Great Red Interior Color. Mr.Lou . Super Thank you for showing us this MAJESTIC AUTOMOBILE CONVERTIBLE. Mr.Lou . Thanks for taking us along for the ride. EXCELLENT AUTOMOBILE VIDEO.

[@loucostabile]

Greetings Alejandro, Happy to receive "WOW! WOW! WOW!" from you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@tomtbi]

And an absolutely beautiful book with it to Boot!!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the book :-)

[@discerningmind]

Thanks again, Lou. And thanks to Dennis for sharing his car and filling us in on its particulars. That car is like a brand-new Buick. What a wonderful treasure. It's so beautifully built. And I could have looked at that sales brochure for an hour. The drive was great, and the engine seems powerful. I'm not necessarily big on convertibles but this car is outstanding. I'd say Dennis has some awards coming in the future. Lou please "Rear-Hinged Doors" no suicides on this channel. Haha!

[@loucostabile]

Hi discerningmind, Happy to share this "wonderful treasure" with you :-) "Rear-Hinged Doors" that's a new one for me. NICE! Lou

[@josephconsoli4128]

I love this era. Very nice car. The dashes are works of art to me.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph, Happy to read you "love this era" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@davestelling]

What a classy piece of design , engineering & manufacturing! Thanks, gentlemen...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@philipdrake6]

What a great looking Buick, one of my friends restored a 39 straight 8 a few years ago, a realy smooth ride.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Philip. Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Buick :-) Glad to read this one reminds you of your Friends Buick, Lou

[@garydesbois5415]

Absolutely stunning !!! Quality like that must have given Cadillac some serious competition !!! Thanks Dennis & Lou !! 👍👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, High praise :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@rpaz61]

What a gorgeous Buick!! Thank you for sharing, Lou!!

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome rpaz61 :-)

[@jochimbenschneider1915]

My Grandfather bought Buicks all through the 40s and 50s he bought Buick Roadmasters loaded the way he wanted it. His were nice as is this!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jochim, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Grandfathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@jochimbenschneider1915]

@@loucostabile better days back when he was still alive. Yes, I cherish my grandparents and that culture.

[@scuffmacgillicutty7509]

Best rear turn signals EVER. Duel spare tires and enough ash trays to keep Snoop Dog happy. Spectacular car Dennis. Thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scuff, Happy to read the details you enjoy :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@tomtbi]

One very classy ride!!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

Sin palabras! Cuánta belleza y elegancia destila ese Buick Phaeton 81 convertible; y todo eso en 1940! Lindas tomas, como siempre, mostrándonos detalles exquisitos (como el escudo con guías iluminadas de la cajuela trasera) tanto exterior como interior. Ah, y el paseito del final, nos hizo notar la comodidad del vehículo para su época! Saludos cordiales!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and details of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@tomtbi]

One very cool 😎 vintage Buick!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Thomas, Happy to read you enjoy this Buick :-) Lou

[@bruceh92]

Wow what a special car. Thanks Lou, a gorgeous Buick and correct rebuild. Love it!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., Happy to receive a "Wow what a special car" from you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@michaelcallahan5358]

All the appointments, beautiful stylish automobile!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Love how it's original with the straight 8 great looking car the chrome looks like jewelry love pre war cars

[@loucostabile]

Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@tomtbi]

Look at all that Chrome!!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@davidpolott1250]

That is a beautiful Buick indeed. On a September 2, it was close to freezing temperature like winter when the car was taken out for a drive? It is kind of miracle the car ran so well at such a cold temperature. I myself have a copy of the oversized 1940 Buick Limited sales brochure. It is kind of hard to believe those were given out in a showroom. The brochure looks more like a coffee table reference book than a sales catalogue. The printing costs of the brochure must have been very expensive. The oversized 1941 Cadillac brochure with embossed multi-color Art Deco cover is also a work of art like the 1940 Buick Limited brochure. Thank you all for sharing!

[@loucostabile]

Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Buick :-) Glad to read you have a cool sales brochure too. My pleasure sharing with you, and you're welcome, Lou

[@JohnCBurzynski]

Simple elegance.

[@loucostabile]

Well said.

[@willsco76]

That is one very rare Buick.

[@loucostabile]

Hi William, Happy to read you appreciate the rarity of this car :-) Lou

[@dalemettee1147]

One thing about the straight eight is that there is plenty of low end torque. Many could go around a corner without even down shifting.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dale, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@andrewromano3105]

ALL I CAN. SAY IS. WAOW ! I WOULD LOVE TO GET A. "DOOR" HANDLE .ON THIS BUICK. LOU!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew, Happy to receive a "WAOW !" from you :-) Lou

[@johnhowardesq]

Wow! This is spectacular!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@1955mouse]

awesome lou, that's more to my liking! nice!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Mouse, Happy to read this one is "awesome" :-) Lou

[@MagnoliaEmporium]

gorgeous!

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@leightonfarms4962]

beautiful

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)

[@kennethgoodrich5365]

What an absolute beautiful car 🥰👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Kenneth, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@leeswanson9732]

Very nice!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Lee, Glad read "Very nice!" :-) Lou

[@juanpelon3086]

simply beautiful.. that's a *10* everytime I see such beauties after admiring it, I ask, how much chrome/aluminum, did they put into every gorgeous unit!..*oh, those days*

[@loucostabile]

Hi Juan, Happy to read "that's a 10" :-) Lou

[@michaelcoffey7362]

very nice 😀

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read this one is "very nice" Michael :-)

[@SA-bq1us]

What a beauty..my how far the modern car has fallen

[@loucostabile]

Hi S A, Good news! For this older designs you enjoy, you're on the right KZbin Channel, Lou

[@tomquinn607]

Beautiful car. Thanks Lou. I wonder how that Buick 8 related to the famous nail head?

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Hmmm, one seems to purr and the "nail head' seems to growl, Lou

[@TheRealSmithFamily]

No compound carburation. That must have been post ‘40. Beautiful car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Smith Family KZbin, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@khaisnizar]

Wow man it's good as new 😳

[@loucostabile]

Hi Khais, Like stepping back into 1940 :-) Lou

[@khaisnizar]

@@loucostabile yeah man iam going to be 20 on october 24 a day after emilia Clarke's bday😌. But i love vintage cars. I mean i love them like hell ❤‍🔥

[@kc0lif]

i like 4 door convertibles.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@wildcolonialman]

Bliss.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@chonpiras2815]

chingon

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Mr. CHON :-)

[@MrFandex]

What a beautiful car, I always thought dual mounted spare tires were so classy. Does anyone know where the B pillars go when the top is down?

[@loucostabile]

Hi MeFandex, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) I believe they pull out, however maybe a Viewer with more knowledge on the B pillars car share knowledge, Lou

[@robgrear1142]

1935-1942 Limited Buicks were equal to Cadillac in every way. Cadillac execs were not happy, and that is why they were not continued after the war.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rob, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@bryantcurtis2665]

😎

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@benderbendingrofriguez3300]

We'll always have Paris.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bender Bending Rofriguez, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@dalemettee1147]

Lou, has the owner ever had the top down? It looks like, it could be a chore.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dale, Yes & yes, it's a chore, Lou

[@andrewromano3105]

STRAIGHT 8

[@loucostabile]

Yes

[@akulinamackenzie4492]

al capone 🤣

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@blairwilliamson5554]

She's a beauty! I'm imagining two guys in the back seat wearing fedoras, pin stripped suits and waving tommy guns.

[@loucostabile]

NICE !

[@tomtbi]

You probably feel like you are important when you're driving this.. Almost like driving a Cadillac!!

[@loucostabile]

Agreed.

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[@loucostabile]

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[@kimberlycunningham4649]

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[@jmj18462]

A very beautiful Buick indeed! It's always nice to visit with you, and Mr. Doerge! Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Buick :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@billace90]

Lou, that beauty is a another stunner! What a jewel. Thank you!

[@loucostabile]

Billace 90, Happy to share this "jewel" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@gene978]

Another Beauty!

[@loucostabile]

Hi gene978, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@andrewromano3105]

HA. STEERING WHEEL. WAOW ! BANJO ...YEE HAAA !!! HA

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew, Happy to read the details you enjoy, Lou