WELL-PRESERVED & PRESENTED ROTISSERIE RESTORATIONSTRIKING RED &
WHITE 2-TONE COLORS INSIDE & OUTBUICK'S GLAMOROUS PERFORMER FOR
'55RENOWNED 236 HP 322 CI "NAILHEAD" V-8 ENGINEDYNAFLOW AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSIONUPGRADED WITH VINTAGE AIR SYSTEMHIGH-END MID-'50S
AMERICAN CLASSICCORRECT WHEELS, FULL WHEEL COVERS &
WHITEWALLSATTRACTIVE AND READY TO ENJOY! Buick has occupied an
enviable position within the GM hierarchy throughout its history by
selling prestigious, well-equipped, and profitable
mid-to-upper-level cars. By 1954, record calendar-year production
drove Buick to third place in American sales rankings, right behind
high-volume Chevrolet and Ford. The newly released Century lineup
contributed strongly to Buick's remarkable 1950s success
story.Reprising a nameplate first used between 1936 and 1942, the
Century was Buick's performer for 1955, combining the powerful 322
CI "Nailhead" V-8 engine of the Roadmaster with the lighter-weight
body and chassis of the Special. Power ratings for the Century were
200 and then 236 horsepower for 1954 and 1955. A highly respected
road car easily capable of 100-mph freeway cruising, hence its
name, the Century foreshadowed the big engine/lightweight body
formula of the "muscle car" era yet to come. The Century's
performance was so strong that during a road test conducted by
Motor Trend magazine, it out-accelerated even the mighty 300-HP
Chrysler C-300! Passenger comfort was excellent as well, in keeping
with the Century's handsome exterior styling, replete with
front-fender "Ventiports," sweeping chrome bodyside moldings, and
front-bumper "Dagmar" bullets.This 1955 Buick Century Riviera
2-door hardtop is the product of an older, comprehensive rotisserie
restoration and build that still presents very well. Ample power is
delivered by a 322 CI "Nailhead" V-8 engine, equipped with a Holley
4-barrel carburetor, paired with a Dynaflow automatic transmission.
Vintage Air provides a comfortable experience. Finished in striking
2-tone Red and White paint, the Century also features a matching
color combination to the interior compartment. Chrome bumpers and
steel wheels mounting full polished wheel covers and 1950s-style
wide Whitewall tires provide the finishing touches. Benefiting from
garage storage when not in use, this 1955 Buick Century illustrates
the high-end GM division's longstanding success formula very
nicely. Call us to see this highly attractive 1955 Buick Century
Riviera 2-door hardtop for yourself, obtain full details and
prepare to make it yours today!
Vehicle Details
1955 Buick Century
Listing ID:CC-1898783
Price:$38,500
Location:Chicago, Illinois
Year:1955
Make:Buick
Model:Century
Exterior Color:Red & White
Interior Color:Red & White
Transmission:Automatic
Odometer:1895
Stock Number:4504
VIN:6B4033104
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