1954 Buick Special 2-door Sedan – Model 48D
| Production | 41,557 cars | |||||
| Original Baseprice | $ 2,207.00 | |||||
| Engine | 264 cui Fireball V8 | |||||
| 150 (w/Dynaflow) | ||||||
| 240 ft-lbs (w/Dynaflow) | ||||||
| 60.5 inches | ||||||
| 76.8 inches | ||||||
| 206.3 inches | ||||||
| 122 inches | ||||||
| 3,690 pounds |
% share of all 1954 Buicks
Quote from Original Literature
The spectacular power of this Special's brand-new V8 engine. The honest six passenger roominess. The truly modern interior luxury. The superb new handling ease. The sublime comfort of Buick's famed Million Dollar Ride - now steadied even more by a newly developed front-end geometry.
1954 Buick Special 2-door Sedan Equipment
The 1954 Buick Special 2-door was the entry (and cheapest) model of the year. Buick wanted to put everyone in the drivers seat of ‘the beautiful buy’. So this model was affordable to almost anybody in the US.
See 1954 Buick Options & Accessories for a full list with original prices.
1954 Buick Special 2-door Sedan Colors
19 colors were available in 1954 – but not all were permitted to use for the 1954 Buick Special 2-door Sedan from the very beginning of 1954. Below are all available exterior paints – included the ones that were introduced during the year. Two-Tone paint was at extra cost. In this case, only the roof could be painted differently. Note: Color accuracy varies by computer/device settings and depends on the actual light.
(See complete 1954 Buick color chart for Duco Paint numbers.)
Body Colors
Carlsbad Black
Arctic White
Casino Beige
Gull Grey
Jordan Grey
Tunis Blue
Cavalier Blue
Ranier Blue
Marlin Blue
Malibu Blue
Baffin Green
Willow Green
Ocean Mist Green
Aztec Green
Titian Red
Matador Red
Condor Yellow
Roof Colors (Two-Tone Paint)
Carlsbad Black
Arctic White
Casino Beige
Gull Grey
Jordan Grey
Tunis Blue
Cavalier Blue
Ranier Blue
Marlin Blue
Baffin Green
Willow Green
Ocean Mist Green
1954 Buick Special 2-door Sedan Interior Trim Combinations
Trim #23
Custom Trim at Extra Cost.
Seat Material:
Dark Green Nylon Surrey
Bolster Material:
Light Green Cordaveen
Trim #24
Custom Trim at Extra Cost.
Seat Material:
Dark Blue Nylon Surrey
Bolster Material:
Light Blue Cordaveen
Trim #26
Custom Trim at Extra Cost.
Seat Material:
Dark Green Nylon Surrey
Bolster Material:
Light Green Cordaveen
Trim #27
Custom Trim at Extra Cost.
Seat Material:
Dark Blue Nylon Surrey
Bolster Material:
Light Blue Cordaveen
Trim #40
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Light Grey Pattern Cloth
Bolster Material:
(same as Seat Material)
Trim #41
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Light Grey Pattern Nylon
Bolster Material:
(same as Seat Material)
Trim #43
Custom Trim at Extra Cost.
Seat Material:
Light Green Herringbone Cloth
Bolster Material:
Dark Green Cordaveen
Trim #44
Custom Trim at Extra Cost.
Seat Material:
Light Blue Herringbone Cloth
Bolster Material:
Dark Blue Cordaveen
The Special series provided the bread & butter models of the year. Thats why Buick increased the number of trim combinations throughout the year to eight.
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1954 Buick Videos
In 1954, Buick was sponsor of the Buick Berle Show and used this for several TV commercials. A 1954 Buick was seen on the intro and outro of the show.
Another video source is the DOT (Dealer Training Organisation). Buick published more than 20 slidefilms to train their dealerships and salesmen,
Literature covering the 1954 Buick Special 2-door Sedan
Online Literature
There are books that help you maintain your 1954 Buick Special 2-door Sedan very well. Most of them are available at Hometown Buick with instant online access. Most parts of each literature item is free. Have fun reading them!
1954 Buick Product Service Bulletins AE
1954 Buick Product School Manual
HOMETOWN BUICK Collection
Hometown Buick has collected a variety of 1954 Buick items over the past years. Starting from usual stuff like the sales brochure, different flyers – but also up to very rare Buick Showroom Banners, Factory Books, Press Releases and Dealer Training Slidefilms.
1954 Buick Salesmen Presentation
1954 Buick Price Flyer (Chicago)
1954 Buick Sales Flyer (Netherlands)
1954 Buick Used Car Facts Book
1954 Buick Spring Fashion Show Plan of Action
1954 Buick Special 3rd Place Flyer
1954 Buick Colors & Fabrics Book
Available in the HB Shop
You prefer a piece of paper instead of a digital item? We’re offering spare original items as well as high quality reproductions in our shop. Check them out now!
For 1954 Buick Special 2-door Sedan Owners and Enthusiasts
1954 Buick Body Tag
The Body Tag – individually made for each car – contains valueable information about your 1954 Buick Special 2-door Sedan . Exterior paint, interior trim combination and options – find out how your car was equipped from the factory!
1954 Buick Registry
Have you ever asked yourself “Is my 1954 Buick unique or painted in a rare color combination?” or “Were automatic transmissions a common option in 1954 Buicks?” Help us to help you by submitting your information to the 1954 Buick Registry today!
1954 Buick Configurator
Have you wondered how your car would look like, if it was painted in a different color? Have you asked yourself, where and when your 1954 Buick was built? And the original price? Here is the key to the answers of your questions: With the 1954 Buick Configurator you can build your personal 1954 Buick – just the way you like it.
1954 Buick Prices
Are you considerring a 1954 Buick Special 2-door Sedan and would like to know how much its worth? Car prices depend on so many things – car condition, location, how “original” it is, etc. A classic car database can’t answer your question, but can give you a first orientation.
1954 Buick Forum – the 54 Buick Highway
Everyone who has already made his or her BEAUTIFUL BUY or is interested in 1954 Buicks is invited to join our community at www.1954Buick.com! It’s THE place to talk about the 54 models, their beauty and style, their power and grace. Talk about those strong and tuff Nailheads and slow but infinitely powerful Dynaflows. Show off your cars and collectibles. But most of all this forum has been created for 54 Buick lovers to come together, share stories, get to know one another and build long lasting friendships.
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