1953 Buick Roadmaster Riviera – Model 76R
| Production | 22,927 cars | |||||
| Original Baseprice | $ 3,358.00 | |||||
| Engine | 322 cui Fireball V8 | |||||
| 188 | ||||||
| 300 ft-lbs | ||||||
| 63 inches | ||||||
| 79.9 inches | ||||||
| 207.6 inches | ||||||
| 121.5 inches | ||||||
| 4,125 pounds |
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1953 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Equipment
Welcome to the world of luxury – with the 1953 Buick Roadmaster Riviera. The biggest body for 1953 could be matched with a variety of features to provide maximim comfort.
See 1953 Buick Options & Accessories for a full list with original prices.
1953 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Colors
19 base colors were available for 1953. Buyers could use them as a solid color or in combination for a Two-Tone paint job. 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 1953 Buick color chart for Duco Paint numbers and correct Two-Tone paint combinations.)
Body Colors
Carlsbad Black
Verde Green
Imperial Blue
Jordan Grey
Victoria Maroon
Seamist Grey
Shell Grey
Terrace Green
Tyler Blue
Ridge Green
Osage Cream
Matador Red
Teal Blue
Majestic White
Reef Blue
Mandarin Red
Balsam Green
Pinehurst Green
Glacier Blue
Roof Colors (Two-Tone Paint)
Shell Grey (with Verde Green, Victoria Maroon, Seamist Grey or Tyler Blue)
Imperial Blue (with Jordan Grey or Glacier Blue)
Seamist Grey (with Shell Grey or Majestic White)
Ridge Green (with Terrace Green)
Terrace Green (with Ridge Green)
Verde Green (with Osage Cream)
Carlsbad Black (with Matador Red)
Majestic White (with Teal Blue, Balsam Green, Mandarin Red, Reef Blue, Pinehurst Green or Matador Red)
Jordan Grey (with Glacier Blue)
1953 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Interior Trim Combinations
Trim #71
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Dark Green Pattern Nylon
Bolster Material:
Light Green Broadcloth
Trim #72
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Dark Blue Pattern Nylon
Bolster Material:
Blue Broadcloth
Trim #80
Custom Trim at Extra Cost.
Seat Material:
Light Green Leather
Bolster Material:
Dark Green Pattern Nylon Inserts
Trim #81
Custom Trim at Extra Cost.
Seat Material:
Light Blue Leather
Bolster Material:
Dark Blue Pattern Nylon Inserts
Trim #82
Custom Trim at Extra Cost.
Seat Material:
Red Leather
Bolster Material:
Black Pattern Nylon Inserts
Prospects of a 1953 Buick Roadmaster Riviera had two standard interior trim combinations with Nylon & Broadcloth and three custom interior trims (at extra cost) with Leather and Nylon inserts to chose from.
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The year 1953 was the first year for the “Buick Berle Show” with Milton Berle. Buick showed short sequences of a driving 1953 Buick at front and end of the show; plus commercials in between.
The Dealer Organization Training (DOT) was continued from 1953, in which the first color (earlier slidefilms were black/white) slidefilm was published to introduce the new model line.
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Online Literature
Are you looking for books or repair manuals for your 1953 Buick Roadmaster Riviera? We have them online – ready to read!
1953 Buick Product Service Bulletins AE
1953 Buick Product School Manual
1953 Buick Air Conditioner Manual
HOMETOWN BUICK Collection
Memorabilia for 1953 Buicks is hard to find due to the year being their 50th anniversary. Hometown Buick is proud to have some of rarest memorabilia available – like the Showroom Album, Colors & Fabrics Album, DOT Slidefilms, etc.
1953 Buick Sales Brochure (Germany)
1953 Buick Skylark Owners Manual
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible Top Operating Guide
1953 Buick Colors & Fabrics Book
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For 1953 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Owners and Enthusiasts
1953 Buick Body Tag
Are you restoring a 1953 Buick Roadmaster Riviera or just want to know how it came from the factory? Just find the body tag – located in the engine compartment – and get all neat information – original paint combination, interior and (in some cases) optional equipment.
1953 Buick Registry
Buick does not provide official statistics about how often a 1953 was equipped with a certain option. So its up to the community. We’ve started a 1953 Buick Registry to help you out. Submit your car information to get a better look on 1953 Buicks!
1953 Buick Configurator
Unfortunately there is no 1953 Buick showroom anymore. But Hometown Buick has created a way to let you build a 1953 Buick or your own. Our 1953 Buick Configurator lets you create your personal car – with all factory options, exterior paints and interior. Start now!
1953 Buick Prices
The car hobby is expensive. Before you buy (or sell) a 1953 Buick Roadmaster Riviera you need to inform yourself about the right price. Although – there is no right price, everything depends on different parameters, for example condition, location, being the car original or not. A classic car valuation platform can only give a first orientation.
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