Project Description
1951 Buick Super Convertible – Model 56C
Production | 8,116 cars | |||||
Original Baseprice | $ 2,728.00 | |||||
Engine | 263.3 cui Fireball L8 | |||||
128 (w/Dynaflow) | ||||||
225 ft-lbs (w/Dynaflow) | ||||||
62.8 inches | ||||||
80 inches | ||||||
206.2 inches | ||||||
121.5 inches | ||||||
3,965 pounds |
% share of all 1951 Buicks
Quote from Original Literature

1951 Buick Super Convertible Equipment
The 1951 Buick Super Convertible was part of the Super series – well known for a good priced car with lots of luxury options.
Electric Clock
Flexible Spoke Steering Wheel
Foamtex Seat Cushions
One-Piece Hood
One-Piece Windshield
Power Convertible Top
Power Front Seat
Power Windows
Rear Fender Gravel Shield
Sweepspear
Armrest Package
Auxiliary Fog Lamps
Back-Up Lights
Dynaflow Transmission (Automatic Transmission)
Heater & Defroster
Rear View Mirror
Selectronic Radio
Sonomatic Radio
Wheel Covers
White Wall Tires
Windshield Washer
See 1951 Buick Options & Accessories for a full list with original prices.
1951 Buick Super Convertible 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 Super Convertible Interior Trim Combinations
Trim #53
Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Red Leather
Bolster Material:
Red Leather


Trim #54
Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Dark Blue Leather
Bolster Material:
Dark Blue Leather


Trim #55
Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Dark Green Leather
Bolster Material:
Dark Green Leather


Trim #56
Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Black Leather
Bolster Material:
Black Leather


Trim #57
Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Tan Leather
Bolster Material:
Tan Leather


To privide maximum luxury, Buick offered five different interior trim combinations for the model 56C – all of them were made with genuine leather.
1951 Buick Featured Video
Literature covering the 1951 Buick Super Convertible
- 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 Super Convertible Owners and Enthusiasts
1951 Buick Body Tag
For restauration or more information about your 1951 Buick Super 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!
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