ESCC presents a great opportunity to join the classic car
collecting world with this 1954 Buick Special. Buick's entry-level
Special was all-new for 1954, with a wider and lower stance, a less
pronounced rear fender hump, blunt tailfins, new steering linkage,
and better power steering. The mid-size model was the best-selling
Buick, and was offered at a two-door sedan, a two-door Riviera
hardtop (itself the best-selling Special for the year), a four-door
sedan, a four-door station wagon, and a six-passenger convertible.
Hardtops and convertibles had rounded rear wheel arches while the
sedan and wagon had them squared off. All body styles had trim over
the top of the arch, as well as three ventiports and a striking
waterfall grille. Under the hood, the Special was powered by a new
264-cid V-8 engine that generated 146 hp when paired to a
three-speed manual transmission, and 150 hp when mated to the
Dynaflow automatic shifter. Buick Specials are solid collector
cars, with a good turn of speed, handsome colors, and available
trim packages. From a collector standpoint, parts, and trim in
particular, are easier to find. As with any older car, buy the best
car available, as it invariably costs more to fix a rough one. Here
is my take on this example. It needs just a little TLC to be a
perfect Sunday show car. Not uncommon with this model and years it
could use some attention on the floor boards. There is some
bubbling in the paint here and there. The interior is in
surprisingly good shape. The car is priced to reflect those
thoughts. If you are in the market for a classic that requires a
minimal amount of work to reach the next level, look no further.
The car is located in central NJ. Please reach out to Hank at
[email protected] or text to 201-317-9277. Offered
at 13,500.
