Project Description
1953 Buick Roadmaster Sedan – Model 72R
Production | 50,523 cars | |||||
Original Baseprice | $ 3,254.00 | |||||
Engine | 322 cui Fireball V8 | |||||
188 | ||||||
300 ft-lbs | ||||||
63 inches | ||||||
79.9 inches | ||||||
211.6 inches | ||||||
126.5 inches | ||||||
4,315 pounds |
% share of all 1953 Buicks
Quote from Original Literature

Styling developments include an entirely new front end, redesigned rear fenders, new moldings and ornaments, and a bright new combination of colors and interior trims. Offered as optional equipment on this Golden Anniversary model are air conditioning, power brakes and wire wheel covers.
1953 Buick Roadmaster Sedan Equipment
Welcome to the world of luxury – with the 1953 Buick Roadmaster Sedan. The biggest body for 1953 could be matched with a variety of features to provide maximim comfort.
Alligator Type Hood
Back-Up Lights
Direction Signals
Dynaflow Transmission (Automatic)
Flexible Spoke Steering Wheel
Foamtex Seat Cushions
Glare-Proof Mirror
One-Piece Windshield
Panorama Rear Window
Power Steering
Safety Group (includes Back-Up Lights, Windshield Washer, Glareproof Mirror & Parking Brake Signal Light)
Wheel Covers
Windshield Washer
Antenna only (Manual or Automatic)
Custom Interior Trim
Easy-Eye Glass
Heater & Defroster
Power Brakes
Power Windows
Selectronic Radio
Sonomatic Radio
Two-Tone Paint
Wire Wheel Covers (Hubcaps)
White Wall Tires
See 1953 Buick Options & Accessories for a full list with original prices.
1953 Buick Roadmaster Sedan Colors
17 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
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)
Majestic White (with Teal Blue, Balsam Green, Mandarin Red, Reef Blue or Pinehurst Green)
Jordan Grey (with Glacier Blue)
1953 Buick Roadmaster Sedan Interior Trim Combinations
Trim #70
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Grey Broadcloth
Bolster (Roll) Material:
Grey Broadcloth


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 #78
Custom Trim at Extra Cost.
Seat Material:
Dark Green Pattern Nylon
Bolster Material:
Light Green Broadcloth


Trim #79
Custom Trim at Extra Cost.
Seat Material:
Dark Blue Pattern Nylon
Bolster Material:
Blue Broadcloth


Five interior trim options (two of them at extra cost) provided luxury to the 1952 Buick Roadmaster Sedan. Nylon or Cloth were the materials of the day.
1953 Buick Featured Video
More Videos
- 1953 Buick – Buick’s Green Pastures Million Dollar SweepstakesHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:27:34+00:00
1953 Buick Videos
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.
Literature covering the 1953 Buick Roadmaster Sedan
- 1953 Buick Product Service Bulletins AEHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:27:23+00:00
1953 Buick Product Service Bulletins AE
- 1953 Buick Product School ManualHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:27:23+00:00
1953 Buick Product School Manual
- 1953 Buick Air Conditioner ManualHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:27:23+00:00
1953 Buick Air Conditioner Manual
- 1953 Buick Sales Brochure (Germany)Hometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:38+00:00
1953 Buick Sales Brochure (Germany)
- 1953 Buick Skylark Owners ManualHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:42+00:00
1953 Buick Skylark Owners Manual
- 1953 Buick Skylark Convertible Top Operating GuideHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:42+00:00
1953 Buick Skylark Convertible Top Operating Guide
- 1953 Buick Colors & Fabrics BookHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:44+00:00
1953 Buick Colors & Fabrics Book
For 1953 Buick Roadmaster Sedan Owners and Enthusiasts
1953 Buick Prices
The car hobby is expensive. Before you buy (or sell) a 1953 Buick Roadmaster Sedan 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.
Do know where I can buy a 1/18 die cast scale model of a 1953 buick roadmaster 4 door sedan?