1951 Buick Special Convertible – Model 46C

Production						2,099 cars
Original Baseprice						$ 2,561.00
Engine						263.3 cui Fireball L8
Max. Horsepower						128 (w/Dynaflow)
Max. Torque						225 ft-lbs (w/Dynaflow)
Height						63.4 inches
Width						76.7 inches
Length						204 inches
Wheelbase						121.5 inches
Approx. Base Weight						3,830 pounds

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The 1951 Buick Special Convertible (Model 46C) - here's all the dash and elan of this Buick body style in a budget-priced package with luxurious DeLuxe finish-even to hydraulic push-button control of top, windows, and front-seat adjustment. Carries six on its smartly tailored leather seats.

1951 Buick Special Convertible Equipment

The 1951 Buick Special Convertible was the base convertible for 1951. It was beautiful, affordable and could be upgraded with a long options list.

Standard Equipment

Front and Rear Armrests
One-Piece Hood
One-Piece Windshield
Power Convertible Top
Power Front Seat
Power Windows
Rear Fender Gravel Shield
Robe Cord
Stainless Steel Belt Molding
Sweepspear

Optional Equipment (Factory Installed)

Antenna (Manual or Automatic)
Armrest Package
Auxiliary Fog Lamps
Back-Up Lights
Dynaflow Transmission (Automatic Transmission)
Direction Signals
Easy-Eye Glass
Flexible Spoke Steering Wheel
Foamtex Seat Cushions
Heater & Defroster
Rear View Mirror
Selectronic Radio
Sonomatic Radio
Standard Accessory Group (includes Electric Clock, Trunk Light, License Plate Frames & Wheel Covers)
White Wall Tires
Windshield Washer

See 1951 Buick Options & Accessories for a full list with original prices.

1951 Buick Options & Accessories

1951 Buick Selectronic Radio
1951 Buick Selectronic Radio Tuning brings in as many of the available stations as you want-or as few as you choose. Read more!

1951 Buick Special Convertible Colors

Buyers of the 1951 Buick Special Convertible had the choice between 15 base colors. Note: Color accuracy varies by computer/device settings and depends on the actual light.

(See complete 1951 Buick color chart for Duco Paint numbers.)

1951 Buick Colors

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

1951 Buick Special Convertible Interior Trim Combinations

Trim #43

Standard Trim.

Seat Material:
Red Leather

Bolster Material:
Red Leather

Trim #44

Standard Trim.

Seat Material:
Dark Blue Leather

Bolster Material:
Dark Blue Leather

Trim #45

Standard Trim.

Seat Material:
Dark Green Leather

Bolster Material:
Dark Green Leather

Trim #46

Standard Trim.

Seat Material:
Black Leather

Bolster Material:
Black Leather

Trim #47

Standard Trim.

Seat Material:
Tan Leather

Bolster Material:
Tan Leather

Five different interior combinations were available – all of them in genuine leather to provide more luxury even in the low-price field.

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Online Literature

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1951 Buick Literature

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1951 Buick Memorabilia

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1951 Buick Showroom AlbumHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:43+00:00

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1951 Buick Dealer Facts BookHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:44+00:00

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1951 Buick Press Release (REPRINT)

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1954 Buick Master Chassis Parts Book – 1928 to 1953 (ORIGINAL)

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1952 Buick Master Body Parts Book – 1928 to 1951 (ORIGINAL)

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1955 Buick Master Chassis Parts Book – 1930 to 1955 (ORIGINAL)

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1954 Buick Master Body Parts Book – 1928 to 1953 (ORIGINAL)

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1955 Buick Master Body Parts Book – 1930 to 1955 (ORIGINAL)

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1958 Buick Master Chassis Parts Book – 1936 to 1958 (ORIGINAL)

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For 1951 Buick Special Convertible Owners and Enthusiasts

1951 Buick Body Tag

For restauration or more information about your 1951 Buick Special Convertible, 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!

Decode 1951 Buick Body Tag

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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1951 Buick Configurator

With the literature collected by Hometown Buick, it is possible to go back in time. Imagine you’d live in 1951 and step into the Buick showroom. Here is your chance to pick your personal Buick and built it just the way you like it. Enjoy the 1951 Buick Configurator!

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1951 Buick Prices

You have a 1951 Buick Special Convertible in mind? Be aware of the prices before you buy. There is no perfect way to estimate a car value – but we’d like to give you a first orientation. The actual price depends on several parameters like condition, location and authenticity.

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