1956 Buick Options (Optional Equipment)

1956 Buick Options (Optional Equipment)

The list of 1956 Buick Optional Equipment is long. Buick has chosen to specify the options with letters. As you can see, the alphabet was almost used completely! Prospects had great opportunities: The could buy big cars for little money or they could turn the 1956 Buick to a real luxury car. Almost anything could be power controlled: Seat, windows, radio antenna & convertible top plus steering and brakes for more driving security.

This list was compiled from original Buick literature and reflects the specs at showroom presence of the 56 Buick. Some dealers had local prices. Some of the prices are still missing. Do you have a source showing them? We’d love to hear from you!

A closer look at 1956 Buick Options & Accessories

1956 Buick Optional Equipment Overview

Code Description Special Super Century Roadmaster
A Dynaflow Transmission $204.30 Standard Standard Standard
B Heater & Defroster $85.00 $85.00 $85.00 $85.00
C Power Steering $107.50 Standard $107.50 Standard
D Sonomatic Radio with Manual Antenna $95.70 $95.70 $95.70 $95.70
E Selectronic Radio with Manual Antenna $118.30 $118.30 $118.30 $118.30
F Safety Group (B/U Lights, Glareproof Mirror, Prk. Brake Signal Light, Instrument Panel Safety Pad) $38.70 $38.70 $38.70 Standard
G Windshield Washer – Wide Angle Wiper $14.50 $14.50 $14.50 Standard
H Deluxe Steering Wheel $15.10 Standard Standard Standard
I Easy Eye Glass $32.30 $32.30 $32.30 $32.30
J Drive Out ? ? ? ?
K Foamtex Seat Cushions $21.50 Standard Standard Standard
L Power Brakes $38.70 $38.70 $38.70 $38.70
M Accessory Group (Wheel Covers, El. Clock, Trunk Light, License Plate Frame) $38.70 n/a n/a n/a
N Air Conditioner $430.00 $430.00 $430.00 $430.00
O Sonomatic Radio with Electric Antenna $125.80 $125.80 $125.80 $125.80
P Selectronic Radio with Electric Antenna $148.40 $148.40 $148.40 $148.40
Q White Wall Tires $36.50 $40.00 $40.00 $44.50
R Oversize Tires $16.10 n/a n/a n/a
S Power Seat Adjuster (2-way) $67.80 $67.80 (std. on 56C) $67.80 (std. on 66C) $67.80 (std. on 73/76C/76R)
S Power Seat Adjuster (6-way) $92.50 (n/a for 48) $92.50 $92.50 $92.50
T Permanent Type Antifreeze ? ? ? ?
U Power Window Lifts $96.80 $96.80 (std on 56C) n/a (std on 66C) $96.80 (std on 76C/76R)
W Dual Exhaust $28.00 $28.00 $28.00 Standard
Y Junior Seat (only for 49/69) ? ? ? ?
Z Special Order ? ? ? ?