Project Description
1951 Buick Special Convertible – Model 46C
| Production | 2,099 cars | |||||
| Original Baseprice | $ 2,561.00 | |||||
| Engine | 263.3 cui Fireball L8 | |||||
| 128 (w/Dynaflow) | ||||||
| 225 ft-lbs (w/Dynaflow) | ||||||
| 63.4 inches | ||||||
| 76.7 inches | ||||||
| 204 inches | ||||||
| 121.5 inches | ||||||
| 3,830 pounds |
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Quote from Original Literature
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.
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
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 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.)
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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Literature covering the 1951 Buick Special Convertible
Online Literature
If you own a 1951 Buick Special Convertible, there are a fiew publications that help you to maintain your beloved Buick. Hometown Buick has bought, scanned and prepared most of them to grant you online access – most parts are for free!
HOMETOWN BUICK Collection
Besides basic literature, Hometown Buick has a variety of items that are very uncommon, rare and expensive. Browse through our collection and dive into the history of 1951 Buicks!
Available in the HB Shop
If you like printed matter, we can offer you spare originals and high quality reprints in our online shop.
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!
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!
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!
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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