Project Description
1953 Buick Special Convertible – Model 46C
Production | 4,282 cars | |||||
Original Baseprice | $ 2,553.00 | |||||
Engine | 263.3 cui Fireball L8 | |||||
130 (w/Dynaflow) | ||||||
230 ft-lbs (w/Dynaflow) | ||||||
63.4 inches | ||||||
76 inches | ||||||
205.9 inches | ||||||
121.5 inches | ||||||
3,815 pounds |
% share of all 1953 Buicks
Quote from Original Literature
1953 Buick Special Convertible Equipment
For their 50 year anniversary, Buick put many new features into the 1953 Buick Special Convertible. Power Steering was introduced to the Special series. The hood opened at the front, not at the side. Higher horsepower, higher visibility, new instrument panel, heavier frame and so on – a well equipped model 41D could be much more luxorious than a 1952 Buick Super or Roadmaster.
Alligator Type Hood
Direction Signals
One-Piece Windshield
Panorama Rear Window
Antenna only (Manual or Automatic)
Back-Up Lights
Dynaflow Transmission (Automatic)
Easy-Eye Glass
Flexible Spoke Steering Wheel
Foamtex Seat Cushions
Heater & Defroster
Power Steering (only with Dynaflow)
Glare-Proof Mirror
Safety Group (includes Back-Up Lights, Windshield Washer, Glareproof Mirror & Parking Brake Signal Light)
Selectronic Radio
Sonomatic Radio
Windshield Washer
Wheel Covers (Hubcaps)
White Wall Tires
See 1953 Buick Options & Accessories for a full list with original prices.
1953 Buick Special Convertible Colors
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
Glacier Blue
1953 Buick Special Convertible Interior Trim Combinations
Trim #30
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Red Cordaveen and White Cordaveen
Bolster Material:
Red Cordaveen and White Cordaveen
Trim #31
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Blue Cordaveen
Bolster Material:
Blue Cordaveen
Trim #32
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Green Cordaveen
Bolster Material:
Green Cordaveen
Trim #33
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Saddle Tan Cordaveen and Antique Ivory Cordaveen
Bolster Material:
Saddle Tan Cordaveen and Antique Ivory Cordaveen
All four trim materials used Cordaveen as Seat and Bolster material – and all were open for buyers at no extra cost.
1953 Buick Featured Video
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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 Special Convertible
- 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 Special Convertible Owners and Enthusiasts
1953 Buick Prices
The car hobby is expensive. Before you buy (or sell) a 1953 Buick Special Convertible 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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