1950 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Sedan - Model 72R

1950 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Sedan – Model 72R

Production 54,212 cars (with model 72)
Original Baseprice $ 2,738.00
Engine 320.2 cui Fireball L8
152
274 ft-lbs
64.4 inches
80 inches
212.8 inches
130.3 inches
4,220 pounds
8,09

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Quote from Original Literature

1950 Buick Sales Brochure
The 1950 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Sedan (Model 72R) - the crowning beauty of Buick's 4-door Sedans. An extra-long, extra rangy Roadmaster with a wheelbase of 130 inches plus - and inches more passenger room inside. Yet it is a maneuverable car that handles feather-light at all times. And note the extra side windows and the rich gleam of sweepspear fender trim.

1950 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Sedan Equipment

Most engineering features were standard on the 1950 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Sedan – even the (automatic) Dynaflow Transmission. The model 72R was one of the finest cars of its day. The only thing – by todays standards – that was not included in the base price was a radio.

Standard Equipment

Accessories Group (Electric Clock, Wheel Trim Rings, Trunk Light, Rear License Plate Frame)
Back-up Lights
Direction Signals
Dynaflow Transmission (Automatic)
Flexible Spoke Steering Wheel
Foamtex Seat Cushions
Glare Proof Mirror
Wheel Covers
Windshield Washer

Antenna only
Heater & Defroster
Sonomatic Radio with Manual Antenna
Selectronic Radio with Manual Antenna
White Wall Tires

See 1950 Buick Options & Accessories for a full list with original prices.

1950 Buick Options & Accessories

1950 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Sedan Colors

1950 Buick Colors

The favorite colors of 1950 were Grey, Green and Blue – very common for the 50s. Overall, 17 exterior colors were available for the Roadmaster series. Two-Tone paint was at extra cost and limited to certain color combinations. In this case, only the roof could be painted differently. Note: Color accuracy varies by computer/device settings and depends on the actual light.

(See complete 1950 Buick color chart for Duco Paint numbers and correct Two-Tone paints.)

1950 Buick Colors

Body Colors

Carlsbad Black

Cumberland Grey

Verde Green

Imperial Blue

Sunmist Grey

Allendale Green

Royal Maroon

Cirrus Green

Olympic Blue

Geneva Green

Niagara Green

Calvin Grey

Meredith Green

Cloudmist Grey

Kashmir Green

Roof Colors (Two-Tone Paint)

Verde Green (with Cirrus Green or Niagara Green)

Imperial Blue (with Olympic Blue or Barton Grey)

Sunmist Grey (with Cumberland Grey)

Carlsbad Black (with Calvin Grey)

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Literature covering the 1950 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Sedan

Online Literature

Hometown Buick has a big online literature archive – including handy repair manuals for your 1950 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Sedan. Enjoy reading them, most parts of every item are free to the public.

1950 Buick Literature
1950 Buick Owners Guide2017-03-01T19:27:19+00:00
1950 Buick Owners Guide

1950 Buick Owners Guide

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1950 Buick Shop Manual2017-03-01T19:27:23+00:00
1950 Buick Shop Manual

1950 Buick Shop Manual

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1950 Buick Product Service Bulletins AE2017-03-01T19:27:23+00:00
1950 Buick Product Service Bulletins AE

1950 Buick Product Service Bulletins AE

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1950 Buick Fisher Body Manual for Series 402017-03-01T19:27:24+00:00
1950 Buick Fisher Body for Series 40

1950 Buick Fisher Body Manual for Series 40

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HOMETOWN BUICK Collection

Rare Fabric & Factory books and Buick Marketing Folders; we at Hometown Buick have collected many 1950 Buick items of the years. We love sharing the old stuff with you!

1950 Buick Memorabilia
1950 Buick Colors & Fabrics Book2017-03-01T19:26:14+00:00
1950 Buick Colors & Fabrics Book 01

1950 Buick Colors & Fabrics Book

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1950 Buick Showroom Album2017-03-01T19:26:36+00:00
1950 Buick Showroom Album 01

1950 Buick Showroom Album

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1950 Buick Advanced Service Management Book2017-03-01T19:26:37+00:00
1950 Buick Advanced Service Management Book 01

1950 Buick Advanced Service Management Book

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1950 Buick Special Engineering Data Book2017-03-01T19:26:37+00:00
1950 Buick Special Engineering Data Book 01

1950 Buick Special Engineering Data Book

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1950 Buick Match Book2017-03-01T19:26:38+00:00
1950 Buick Match Book 01

1950 Buick Match Book

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1950 Buick Special Selling Points Book2017-03-01T19:26:45+00:00
1950 Buick Special Selling Points Book 01

1950 Buick Special Selling Points Book

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1950 Buick Sales Brochure2017-03-01T19:26:45+00:00
1950 Buick Sales Brochure 01

1950 Buick Sales Brochure

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1950 Buick Color Selector2017-03-01T19:26:45+00:00
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1950 Buick Color Selector

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1950 Buick Dealer Facts Book2017-03-01T19:26:48+00:00
1950 Buick Dealer Facts Book 01

1950 Buick Dealer Facts Book

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1950 Buick Announcement Material Brochure2017-03-01T19:26:48+00:00
1950 Buick Announcement Material Brochure 01

1950 Buick Announcement Material Brochure

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1950 Buick Body Tag

1950 Buick Body Tag

There is a saying: “You can restore a car a thousand times, but its only original once”. If you want to know how your 1950 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Sedan was equipped from the factory, you just need to body tag. All information is there. We can help you to decode it.

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1950 Buick Registry

1950 Buick Registry

1950 Buicks are getting rare. Some options were even more rare. Unfortunately there is no official archive where this can be looked up. Thats where Hometown Buick takes place by building the 1950 Buick Registry. Join it with your 1950 Buick today!

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1950 Buick Configurator

1950 Buick Configurator

The 1950 Buick Configurator puts you in the customers shoes of a 1950 Buick prospect. Colors, accessories, interiors – built the carthe way you like it.

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1950 Buick Prices

1950 Buick Prices

What is a fair price for a 1950 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Sedan? Much of the answer depends on condition, location and if its original. A classic car database can’t answer your question, but can give you a first orientation.

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