1937 Buick Opera Coupe

For 1937, legendary General Motors stylist Harly Earl revisited the Art Deco styling cues of the the Buick range with a divided grill featuring horizontal bars, gracefully streamlined headlamp surrounds, and bumpers with squared-off ends.Using a model name from a decade earlier, the Opera Coupe, popular with mobsters and socialites alike, his swoopy and decadent 1937 model was aimed at, pretty much, the same audience. In addition to the US built Buicks, luxury models were also built at GM's Canadian McLaughlin factory, predominantly for export. They were so stylish and had such presence that they became the chosen transport for many celebrities of the day including the recently abdicated Edward VIII and American divorcee Wallis Simpson. The stunning example offered here is the two door Opera Coupe with the opposing "opera" rear seats, and is the epitome of Earl's extravagant deco styling and the known build quality of McLaughlin. Only some three hundred or so models were produced and it's thought that only three remain today. It was a stylish and technically innovative car with light controls and good power from its straight eight engine. This Buick has been subject to a very exacting quality restoration to concours standard. We believe that there cannot be a better example anywhere and indeed very few restorations achieve this level. It comes with its NOVA application number in readiness for its UK registration. At today's guide price it looks outstanding value for such a stylish coupe.