Project Description
1951 Buick Special Sedan – Model 41
| Production | 999 cars | |||||
| Original Baseprice | $ 2,139.00 | |||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 3,605 pounds |
% share of all 1951 Buicks
Quote from Original Literature
1951 Buick Special Sedan Equipment
The 1951 Buick Special Sedan was the base model and the entry option for any household in America. It was beautiful, affordable and could be upgraded with a long options list.
Rear Fender Gravel Shield
Two-Piece Windshield
Armrest Package
Auxiliary Fog Lamps
Back-Up Lights
Dynaflow Transmission (Automatic Transmission)
Direction Signals
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)
Two-Tone Paint
White Wall Tires
Windshield Washer
See 1951 Buick Options & Accessories for a full list with original prices.
1951 Buick Special Sedan Colors
Buyers of the 1951 Buick Special Sedan 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 Special Sedan Interior Trim Combinations
Trim #40
Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Light Grey Pattern Cloth
Bolster Material:
Light Grey Pattern Cloth
Because of being the affordable base, buyers had only one choice for the interior.
1951 Buick Featured Video
Literature covering the 1951 Buick Special Sedan
- 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 Special Sedan Owners and Enthusiasts
1951 Buick Body Tag
For restauration or more information about your 1951 Buick Special Sedan, 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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