1953 Buick Special Riviera – Model 45R
| Production | 58,780 cars | |||||
| Original Baseprice | $ 2,295.00 | |||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 3,705 pounds |
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1953 Buick Special Riviera Equipment
For their 50 year anniversary, Buick put many new features into the 1953 Buick Special Riviera. 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 45R could be much more luxorious than a 1952 Buick Super or Roadmaster.
See 1953 Buick Options & Accessories for a full list with original prices.
1953 Buick Special Riviera Colors
15 different colors were available for the Buick Special series in 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
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)
Jordan Grey (with Glacier Blue)
1953 Buick Special Riviera Interior Trim Combinations
Trim #40
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Light Grey Pattern Cloth
Bolster Material:
Light Grey Pattern Cloth
Trim #41
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Grey Pattern Cloth (upper sample) – Dark Grey Broadcloth Facings (lower sample)
Bolster Material:
Grey Pattern Cloth (upper sample)
Trim #42
Custom Trim at Extra Cost.
Seat Material:
Dark Green Pattern Nylon
Bolster Material:
Light Green Broadcloth
Trim #43
Custom Trim at Extra Cost.
Seat Material:
Dark Blue Pattern Nylon
Bolster Material:
Light Grey Broadcloth
There were only four interior trim combinations for the 1953 Buick Special models – two of them were at extra cost. The two standard trims both came in grey.
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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 Special Riviera
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
For 1953 Buick Special Riviera Owners and Enthusiasts
1953 Buick Prices
The car hobby is expensive. Before you buy (or sell) a 1953 Buick Special 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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