1957 Buick Options (Optional Equipment)
The car sales business from the 1950s was different in comparison with today. But one big sales method, which is standard today, was first introduced at Buick in 1957. Besides the normal list of 1957 Buick Optional Equipment, there were two basic groups for options. They were packages, which consists of a number of options. Unfortunately they couldn’t stop the decrease of Buick sales.
As for 1956, the 57 Buick model line had a wide choice of optional equipment. From interior luxury to exterior fancy items – buyers could configure their 57 Buick to their personal needs perfectly.
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A closer look at 1957 Buick Options & Accessories
1957 Buick Optional Equipment Overview
| Code | Description | Special | Super | Century | Roadmaster |
| A | Dynaflow Transmission | $170.00 | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| B | Heater & Defroster | $91.25 | $91.25 | $91.25 | $91.25 |
| C | Power Steering | $84.00 | Standard | $84.00 | Standard |
| D | Sonomatic Radio with Manual Antenna | $77.00 | $77.00 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| E | Wonderbar Radio with Manual Antenna | $104.00 | $104.00 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| F | Safety Group (B/U-Lights, Glare Proof Mirror, Prk. Brake Signal Light, Instrument Panel Safety Pad, Lower Safety-Minder Speedometer) | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | Standard |
| G | Windshield Washer and Wide Angle Wiper | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | Standard |
| H | Deluxe Steering Wheel (only with Custom Trim) | $45.00 | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| I | Easy Eye Glass | $32.30 | $32.30 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| J | Instrument Panel Safety Pad (Upper) | ? (std. with Custom Trim) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| K | Foamtex Seat Cushions | $17.00 | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| L | Power Brakes | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| M | Accessory Group (Wheel Covers, El. Clock, Trunk Light, License Plate Frame) | $31.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| N | Air Conditioner | $330.00 | $330.00 | $330.00 | $330.00 |
| O | Sonomatic Radio with Electric Antenna | $96.00 | $96.00 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| P | Wonderbar Radio with Electric Antenna | $123.00 | $123.00 | $123.00 | $123.00 |
| Q | White Wall Tires | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| R | Oversize Tires | $52.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| S | Power Seat Adjuster (2-way) | ? | ? (std. on 56C) | ? (std. on 66C) | ? (std. on 73/76C/76R) |
| S | Power Seat Adjuster (6-way) | $75.00 (n/a for 48) | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| T | Permanent Type Antifreeze | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| U | Power Window Lifts | $76.00 | $76.00 (std on 56C) | $76.00 (std on 66C) | $96.80 (std on 76C/76R) |
| V | Divided Rear Seat (only for 49/69) | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| W | Dual Exhaust | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 | Standard |
| Y | Junior Seat (only for 49/69) | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| 3 | Custom – Bright Exterior Window Mouldings (only for 41/48) | ? | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| 5 | Air Conditioner Radiator | ? | ? | ? | ? |
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