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The Buick Motor Company formed the cornerstone of General Motors in 1908, and rapidly grew to become one of America’s most popular cars, with a reputation for quality, refinement, and value. At the end of 1930, Buick made a dramatic move by replacing its six-cylinder cars with a lineup of entirely 8-cylinder models, all boasting the company’s proven “Valve-in-Head” overhead-valve design. Buick’s advanced engines and robust chassis lent themselves well to European tastes, and many Buicks were sold overseas. GM established divisions in Europe to meet demands, resulting in some fascinating variants of otherwise familiar models. This 1935 Buick Series 40 was produced by General Motors France and bodied by Carrosserie Janer of Paris. A lesser-known coachbuilder, Janer was a subsidiary of the prestigious Carrosserie Kellner, the name an acronym of “JAcques kellNER.” While Kellner bodies were fitted to high-end chassis, the Janer name was applied to limited-series bodies for mass-produced chassis. This handsome and rare 3-position drophead coupe by Janer is fitted to Buick’s capable 8-cylinder Series 40 chassis. It spent much of its early life in France, reportedly winning a concours d’elegance in 1936. It was sold by a French dealer to a collector in Spain in the 1970s, and has remained in honest, well-maintained condition through the years. It runs and drives very well, and needs little to enjoy on the road. A rare combination of a mid-priced American chassis with European coachwork, this charming and unusual coachbuilt Buick is sure to delight its next custodian. This vehicle recently arrived and a full description is coming soon. Please contact Hyman Ltd for more details.   Offers welcome and trades considered   For additional details please view this listing directly on our website https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/7486-1935-buick-series-40-drophead-coupe-by-janer/