Vehicle Description
Believed to be 45,438 original miles. One high-quality repaint in
original colors. Excellent chrome and stainless trim. Very nice
interior. Strong-running 322 cubic inch Nailhead V8 with Dynaflow.
Affordable luxury with a lot of '50s style!Buick was building some
very high-quality cars in the 1950s, and by 1956, the all-new
'Nailhead' V8 had become one of the most potent engines on the
market. That combination of quality and performance put Buick on
top of sales charts. Today, however, Buicks seem to languish in the
shadow of their smaller cousins, the Chevrolets, which means that
you can pick up this full-sized Buick luxury sedan for a fraction
of the cost of a comparable Bel air. This 1956 Buick Super
represents Buicks mid-line car. Not quite as luxurious as the
Roadmaster, but packing the same muscular V8 under the hood. That
combination, not to mention its reasonable price tag, means this is
a whole lot of car for the money. We believe the 45,438 miles shown
on the odometer is an accurate reading and the car certainly feels
like a low-mileage original car. It has been repainted at some
point and the quality paint job accurately replicates the original
code ECE Dover White over Bedford Blue combination?perfect for the
1950s. Four 'venti-ports' on the front fenders means a senior Buick
(the lesser cars had only three) and the 1956 redesign cleaned up
the car's looks. Buick's 'sweep-spear' styling remained,
highlighting the two-tone color combination, and this big sedan
certainly looks impressive in person. All four doors close with a
solid THUNK and someone spent more than the asking price simply
restoring all the chrome. This car is nice all out of proportion to
its price.The attractive code 522 two-tone blue cloth interior has
been restored and uses accurate materials and patterns to give it a
direct-from-1956 look. The wide bench seat remains comfortable and
the rear seat offers stretch-out space normally reserved for
limousines. The big steering wheel feels commanding and all the
gauges are operational. In fact, it appears that everything works,
including the factory Sonomatic AM radio, which is a nice surprise.
Carpets and door panels have been replaced, but the dash pad looks
original and should give you an indication that this car has not
been exposed to the elements. There's more nice chrome throughout
the interior and the headliner is in great condition for being
nearly 70 years old. In back, there's a cavernous trunk with
original mats, new cardboard bulkheads, a full-sized spare and
original jack assembly. Buick's 322 cubic inch V8, affectionately
known as the 'Nailhead,' cranks out substantial power: 255
horsepower and 341 lb-ft. of torque. Even in this big sedan, it
makes the car feel energetic and highway cruising is effortless.
There's a big 4-barrel carburetor on top, protected by that awesome
air cleaner assembly, and it looks like someone has spent some time
cleaning and detailing the engine bay. This car is equipped with
power steering, which makes it effortless to wheel around town and
there's more than $4000 in recent service work, so it's 100% ready
to go. Buick's Dynaflow automatic transmission is unlike any other
you've driven, but it's smooth and effective once you get used to
the complete lack of shifts. The undercarriage is original, but
what you see is light surface scale, not rust or rot, and the car
is completely solid, even in the trunk and rockers?even the spare
tire well is 100% solid. There are plenty of signs of recent
maintenance, including new brake hoses and wheel cylinders, a
stainless muffler, and fresh front shocks. Ride quality is
excellent and thanks to 3.36 gears, this is a fantastic highway
cruiser that can run at modern speeds. Steel wheels wear original
hubcaps and a set of correct 7.60-15 BFGoodrich Silvertown
whitewalls that make the car sparkle.Extras include a spare hubcap,
some extra parts, and a factory shop manual.We're very impressed
with this 1956 Buick Super and think it represents a first-class
way to travel, even today. A nearly ideal combination of restored
and original, it presents extremely well and drives as great as it
looks. If you're looking for an affordable way to own a '50s icon,
this is a fantastic choice. All the hard work is done so you just
need to get in and enjoy. Call today!Harwood Motors always
recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any
vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
