Vehicle Description
STK 3907 1955 Buick Special Riviera
The Buick Special series was not as luxurious as the Roadmaster
series, but was a tremendous value and sales success in 1955. This
Buick Special Riviera Series 43 has been in the possession of one
family since new. The 4-door hardtop was the recipient of a partial
professional restoration in 1996 and is a handsome example of this
full-size classic. The exterior was refinished in the original
two-tone Cameo Beige/Dover White (code ACC) and is in overall very
good condition (showing some minor aging). All of the chrome and
stainless is in very good condition and accents include a stunning
hood ornament, classic '50s chrome grill and 15" factory wheels
w/full wheel covers and wide-white bias ply tires. The refreshed
cloth/vinyl interior is also in very good condition. Upholstery,
carpeting, door cards and headliner all present very well. The
stunning dash holds the original push-button AM radio (needs TLC),
a full set of working factory gauges, and the 3-spoke wheel that is
a work of art.
The Special Riviera is powered by what is said to be a
matching-numbers 8-cylinder 'nailhead' OHV engine that has never
been rebuilt. The Buick Special models were equipped with a 264ci
version of this motor that was rated at 187hp/255lb/ft with a
2-barrel carburetor. Power is transferred by a Dynaflow automatic
transmission to a stock differential. The Dynaflow transmission was
essentially a one-speed automatic with a variable torque convertor
that was much smoother than other automatics of the era. The
virtually spotless chassis is equipped with power steering and
power-assisted hydraulic 4-wheel drum brakes. Front suspension is
coil springs w/sway bar and the rear is a combination
multi-link/coil spring design. It utilizes a rear 'panhard bar'
alignment component that is quite advanced for the time. The
exhaust system and fuel tank have also been upgraded. This
beautiful Buick Special Riviera is ready for a new owner who will
appreciate this classic icon. ALL VEHICLES SOLD "AS IS".
