Vehicle Description
Vehicle to be offered for Auction sale WITHOUT RESERVE and SOLD to
the highest bidder August 17th - 19th, 2017 at Russo and Steele's
17th Annual Monterey, California Auction. Please contact us for
more information. The 1957 Buick Special is among the most
beautiful cars ever made and the rear side view is spectacular.
Throughout its long and rich history as the cornerstone division of
General Motors, Buick has consistently represented prestige, style,
advanced engineering, and great value. By July 1957, the nine
millionth Buick was built, and with over 407,000 cars produced that
year, Buick occupied an enviable 4th place in American automobile
sales rankings. The Special model line played a huge part in
Buick's 1950s success story, with its updated new bodies for 1957.
Visually low and long, the Special was by far the most popular
Buick model for 1957, offered as a complete model line with seven
body styles. Of all Special models, the 2-door hardtop coupe -
priced from $2,704 - was Buick's best seller for 1957 and it is
easy to see why with its handsome styling, comfortably appointed
interior, and powerful 364 cubic-inch "Nailhead" V-8 engine
delivering a rated 250 horsepower. While Buick's entry-level model
line, the Special was very well equipped with standard features and
amenities. Closed Special models were trimmed in Nylon/Cordaveen
upholstery maintaining the high-content, high-value formula that
made the Special so popular with Buick's loyal and upwardly mobile
buyers. Clearly benefiting handsomely from an exceptional and
complete restoration, this 1957 Buick Special 2-door hardtop coupe
features outstanding two-tone livery with a handsomely restored
interior. The uniquely low roofline and rear-window treatment of
the Special are notable and later expressions of the celebrated
Harley Earl GM Design era and set this Special further apart today.
From its fine grille insert and front-bumper "Dagmar" bombshells,
to its distinctive rear-bumper treatment incorporating the exhaust
outlet, bright trim is excellent and the interior is fresh and
factory-correct in appearance. Underhood, the famed 364 cubic-inch
"Nailhead" V-8 engine is well finished and detailed. In addition to
power steering, this Special is updated with a modern dual-circuit
brake master cylinder with power booster for sure stops while
cruising Main Street. Blessed with great looks, an outstanding
restoration, and abundant power, this 1957 Buick Special Hardtop
Coupe truly epitomizes 1950s American motoring.
