1951 Buick Options (Optional Equipment)
The list of 1951 Buick Optional equipment is short and concise. But it is sufficient enough to allow a range from plain jane to luxury car. The most expensive feature was – as in previous model years – the Dynaflow automatic transmission . The most promoted option was probably the Heater & Defroster . It provides a fresh breeze in the summer and in winter it warmed up the air and also defrosted the frozen windscreen . Buyer of a Roadmaster model were able to enjoy many extras , which buyers of smaller series had to pay extra for.
Compared to today’s automobiles is striking that in any year of the 1950s a radio was available only at extra cost!
A closer look at 1951 Buick Options & Accessories
1951 Buick Optional Equipment Overview
| Code | Description | Special | Super | Roadmaster |
| A | Dynaflow Transmission | $169.20 | $169.20 | Standard |
| B | Weather Warden Venti-Heater and Defroster | $57.90 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| D | Sonomatic Radio with Antenna | $80.00 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| E | Selectronic Radio with Antenna | $106.50 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| F | Back-Up Lights | $10.60 | $10.60 | Standard |
| G | Windshield Washer | $7.90 | $7.90 | Standard |
| H | Flexible Spoke Steering Wheel | $10.60 | Standard | Standard |
| I | Antenna only | $7.90 | $7.90 | $7.90 |
| K | Foamtex Seat Cushions | $14.80 (Model 46: $7.50) | Standard | Standard |
| L | Directional Signals | $10.60 | Standard | Standard |
| N | Wheel Covers | n/a | $10.60 | n/a |
| O | Non-Glare Rear View Mirror | $5.30 | $5.30 | Standard |
| P | Easy-Eye Glass | $42.10 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Q | White Sidewall Tires (5) | $27.15 | $27.15 | $30.60 |
| U | Standard Accessory Group (El. Clock, Wheel Covers, Trunk Light, Lic. Plate Frame) | $31.60 | Standard | Standard |