I usually go for 80’s cars and trucks. That grill though! The Special was Buick’s entry level offering in 1950. This one is available for $4,500 or best offer through craigslist in upstate New York. Specials featured a big Buick grill up front but, aside from that, there wasn’t much more luxury baked into these cars. Still, there was something special about them.

I have a soft spot for Buicks. My dad drove a ’65 Skylark convertible into the early 80’s, I learned to drive in a LeSabre, and later crisscrossed the country in an ’87 Century wagon. To me, this Special looks a little more “special” than any of my past rides.

Though the seller doesn’t mention the specific model in the ad, this one looks to be a 41D sedan. The “D” stands for “Deluxe”. Given the current state of the car, it could also stand for “Dirty”. The deluxe model included chrome trim around the windows, a chrome body-side molding, and not much else. I love the lines of this sedan. Though mostly identical in looks to its more expensive Super sibling, the toned down trim gives it a cleaner look in my book. I like that split windshield too.

According to Hemmings, Buick sold over 140,000 Special 41D sedans in 1950. Though an automatic was an option, this one has a manual transmission with a 110 horsepower straight-8 driving the rear wheels. The seller claims that this car runs, drives, and has very little rust. The exterior is all there with a nice daily driver level of patina. Though we don’t get to see the interior, I would say that the car appears to be in “fair” condition overall. As such, Hagerty values it at around $4,100 — pretty close to the sellers asking price of $4,500.

I’m not in the market for a classic daily driver. If I was though, this one would definitely bear consideration. That being said, I’d drop it in a second for a similarly priced Special Jetback Sedanet like this one that recently sold through Mecum. Just let me dream for another minute…