Project Description
1951 Buick Roadmaster Deluxe Riviera – Model 76MR
Production | 809 cars | |||||
Original Baseprice | $ 3,051.00 | |||||
Engine | 320.2 cui Fireball L8 | |||||
152 | ||||||
274 ft-lbs | ||||||
63.3 inches | ||||||
80 inches | ||||||
211 inches | ||||||
126.3 inches | ||||||
4,185 pounds |
% share of all 1951 Buicks
Quote from Original Literature

1951 Buick Roadmaster Deluxe Riviera Equipment
The 1951 Buick Roadmaster Deluxe Riviera was one the most sophisticated Coupes of its day. Many high-class options were standard – like the Dynaflow automatic transmission.
Direction Signals
Dynaflow Transmission (Automatic Transmission)
Electric Clock
Flexible Spoke Steering Wheel
Foamtex Seat Cushions
One-Piece Hood
One-Piece Windshield
Rear Fender Gravel Shield
Rear View Mirror
Sweepspear
Wheel Covers
Windshield Washer
Armrest Package
Auxiliary Fog Lamps
Heater & Defroster
Selectronic Radio
Sonomatic Radio
Two-Tone Paint
White Wall Tires
See 1951 Buick Options & Accessories for a full list with original prices.
1951 Buick Roadmaster Deluxe Riviera Colors
Buyers of the 1951 Buick Roadmaster Deluxe Riviera had the choice between 15 base colors. They could be used as solid or two-tone color. In this case, the roof could be painted differently. Note: Color accuracy varies by computer/device settings and depends on the actual light.
(See complete 1951 Buick color chart for Duco Paint numbers.)
Body Colors
Carlsbad Black
Verde Green
Imperial Blue
Geneva Green
Barton Grey
Olympic Blue
Victoria Maroon
Sharon Green
Cloudmist Grey
Old Ivory
Sky Grey
Calumet Green
Venetian Blue
Galena Blue
Gleen Green
Roof Colors (Two-Tone Paint)
Imperial Blue (with Barton Grey or Galena Blue)
Cloudmist Grey (with Sky Grey)
Sky Grey (with Verde Green, Olympic Blue, Victoria Maroon, Sharon Green, Cloudmist Grey, Calumet Green, Venetian Blue or Galena Blue)
Calumet Green (with Glenn Green)
1951 Buick Roadmaster Deluxe Riviera Interior Trim Combinations
Trim #60
Custom Trim.
Seat Material:
Red Leather
Bolster Material:
Red Leather with Grey Leather Insert


Trim #61
Custom Trim.
Seat Material:
Dark Blue Leather
Bolster Material:
Dark Blue Leather with Light Blue Leather Insert


Trim #62
Custom Trim.
Seat Material:
Dark Green Leather
Bolster Material:
Dark Green Leather with Light Green Leather Insert


Trim #70
Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Black Cordaveen
Bolster Material:
Black Cordaveen


Trim #71
Custom Trim.
Seat Material:
Dark Green Broadcloth
Bolster Material:
Light Green Broadcloth


Trim #72
Custom Trim.
Seat Material:
Dark Blue Broadcloth
Bolster Material:
Light Blue Broadcloth


Six interior trims were available for the model 76MR. One standard trim with Grey Broadcloth, two other Broadcloth options plus three interiors with Genuine Leather.
1951 Buick Featured Video
Literature covering the 1951 Buick Roadmaster Deluxe Riviera
- 1951 / 1952 Buick Product Service Bulletins AEHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:27:23+00:00
1951 / 1952 Buick Product Service Bulletins AE
- 1951 Buick Servicing Hydraulic Valve LiftersHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:27:23+00:00
1951 Buick Servicing Hydraulic Valve Lifters
- 1951 Buick Showroom Album (Stand-up-Presentation)Hometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:14+00:00
1951 Buick Showroom Album (Stand-up-Presentation)
- 1951 Buick Factory Information BookHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:37+00:00
1951 Buick Factory Information Book
- 1951 Buick Americas Beauty Sales FlyerHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:39+00:00
1951 Buick Americas Beauty Sales Flyer
- 1951 Buick Colors & Fabrics BookHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:44+00:00
1951 Buick Colors & Fabrics Book
For 1951 Buick Roadmaster Deluxe Riviera Owners and Enthusiasts
1951 Buick Body Tag
For restauration or more information about your 1951 Buick Roadmaster Deluxe Riviera, there is a good source: the Body Tag. It provides info about the original paint job, chosen trim option, accessories and (up to a certain point) the time of assembly. Find out more about your Buick and decode your cars Body Tag now!
1951 Buick Registry
Unfortunalty there is no official source that provides plant/production statistics. So its almost impossible to say if the options of your Buick were rare or not. Hometown Buick wants to rebuild Buicks history and has set up the 1951 Buick Registry. Support us to support the community by submitting your car data today!
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