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 |
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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
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.
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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.
Literature covering the 1953 Buick Roadmaster Sedan
1953 Buick Product Service Bulletins AE
1953 Buick Product School Manual
1953 Buick Air Conditioner Manual
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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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.
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