Vehicle Description
1956 Buick Special Riviera Two-door Hardtop Restomod Same owner for
more than 30 years! Older, frame-off restoration from 1992 to 1995
Dover White (code C) over Cambridge Blue (code G) over Dover White
(code C) Two-tone gray cloth interior 1980 Buick LeSabre front
frame and rear axle Early 1970?s Oldsmobile 350 CID V-8 Turbo
Hydramatic 350 three-speed automatic transmission and 3.90 gearing
Cruise control, power steering, power brakes with discs in front
and power mirrors Tilt steering column from 1980 Buick LeSabre Dual
spotlights The Buick Special was usually pitched as Buick?s
entry-level model; by 1955, it was one of America's best-selling
automotive series. This particular example had the same owner and
was lovingly cared for since 1988 and underwent a frame-off
restoration between 1992 and 1995. It was assembled in GM?s
original Fairfax Kansas City, Kansas factory (VIN code 4). Finished
in Dover White (code C) over Cambridge Blue (code G) over Dover
White (code C), the car?s paint and trim are in overall very good
order, with the color combination being especially eye-catching.
There are blemishes at the driver?s door and on the passenger side
of the windshield, likely from a previous wiper blade or wiper
frame. The car has a straight body, a very tidy engine bay, the
battery appears new and the car?s bumpers are in good, original
order. During the restoration, the car received a boxed front frame
and rear axle from a 1980 Buick LeSabre. This Buick rolls on Cooper
radials, size 235/75R15 all around. The tires are mounted on steel
wheels topped with baby moon wheel covers. The wheels are in good,
original order while the tires are in very good condition. Under
the hood is a 350 CID V-8 engine from an early 1970s Oldsmobile,
mated to a Turbo Hydramatic 350 three-speed automatic transmission
and a 3.90:1 rear end. Driver convenience features include power
steering with tilt steering column from a 1980 Buick T-Type, power
brakes with discs in front, cruise control and power mirrors,
complete with sideview mirrors from a late 1960s or early 1970s
Buick. Inside, the car is the car?s two-tone gray cloth interior is
in very good order. The split-folding front bench and rear bench
seats are in fine shape, as is the matching gray carpet and
headliner. The wrapped three-spoke steering wheel came from a 1980
Buick T-Type with tilt mechanism. The inner door liners and
Cambridge Blue dashboard are in good, original order. The dash has
a regular suite of gauges along with an aftermarket tachometer
perched atop the steering column. A Sony AM/FM stereo with CD
completes the interior. From 1949 to 1957, Buick Specials had three
VentiPorts while more senior Buicks had four. Earlier versions had
a ?Sweepspear? inspired character line alongside the body, while
later versions had the ?Sweepspear? molding attached to the side of
all models. Competition to this Buick in 1956 included Chrysler?s
Windsor Nassau Two-door Hardtop, DeSoto?s Firedome Seville Hardtop,
Dodge?s Coronet Lancer, Hudson?s Hornet Hollywood Hardtop,
Mercury?s Medalist Coupe, Nash?s Ambassador Custom Country Club
Coupe, Oldsmobile?s 88 Holiday Coupe, Packard?s Clipper Super
Hardtop and Pontiac?s Star Chief Catalina Coupe. If you?re looking
for a classic car with a more modern powertrain, this lightly
modified Buick could just be the ticket. This Special Riviera
represents a viable alternative to the popular Chevy Tri-Fives for
prospective and veteran collectors alike. Come by MotoeXotica
Classic Cars today to check out this Buick for yourself. VIN:
4C4014891 This car is currently located at our facility in St.
Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 92,917
miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage
exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! Note: Please see full terms and
conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase of any said
vehicle, thank you.