Project Description

1954 Buick Special Sedan - Model 48D

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
9,35

% share of all 1954 Buicks

Quote from Original Literature

1954 Buick Sales Brochure
As you look at it, you can see a lot of what makes this new 1954 Buick Special 2-door Sedan (Model 48D) so sensational. You can see the long, low, sleek and ultra-glamorous lines that add up to the biggest automotive styling change in years. You can see the remarkable new windshield with the back-swept corners- greatest visibility improvement since closed cars came on the market.

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.

Standard Equipment

Air Cleaner and Silencer
Automatic Glove Compartment Light
Cigarette Lighter
Direction Signals
Dual Horns
High Air Intake Ventilation System
Self-Locking Parking Brake
Wrap-Around Windshield

Accessory Group M (includes Electric Clock, Trunk Light, License Plate Frames & Wheel Covers)
Antenna (Manual or Automatic)
Custom Interior Trim
Dynaflow (Automatic) Transmission
Easy-Eye Glass
Flexible Spoke Steering Wheel
Foamtex Seat Cushions
Heater & Defroster
Power Brakes (only with Dynaflow)
Power Steering (only with Dynaflow)
Rear View Mirror
Safety Group (includes Back-Up Lights, Windshield Washer, Glareproof Mirror & Parking Brake Signal Light)
Selectronic Radio
Sonomatic Radio
Two-Tone Paint
Windshield Washer
Wheel Covers (Hubcaps)
White Wall Tires

See 1954 Buick Options & Accessories for a full list with original prices.

1954 Buick Options & Accessories
  • 1954 Buick Power Steering

    1954 Buick Power Steering

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1954 Buick Special 2-door Sedan Colors

1954 Buick 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.)

1954 Buick Colors

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

1954 Buick Seat Material
1954 Buick Bolster Material

Trim #24

Custom Trim at Extra Cost.

Seat Material:
Dark Blue Nylon Surrey

Bolster Material:
Light Blue Cordaveen

1954 Buick Seat Material
1954 Buick Bolster Material

Trim #26

Custom Trim at Extra Cost.

Seat Material:
Dark Green Nylon Surrey

Bolster Material:
Light Green Cordaveen

No Sample available
No Sample available

Trim #27

Custom Trim at Extra Cost.

Seat Material:
Dark Blue Nylon Surrey

Bolster Material:
Light Blue Cordaveen

No Sample available
No Sample available

Trim #40

This is a Standard Trim.

Seat Material:
Light Grey Pattern Cloth

Bolster Material:
(same as Seat Material)

1954 Buick Seat Material
1954 Buick Bolster Material

Trim #41

This is a Standard Trim.

Seat Material:
Light Grey Pattern Nylon

Bolster Material:
(same as Seat Material)

1954 Buick Seat Material
1954 Buick Bolster Material

Trim #43

Custom Trim at Extra Cost.

Seat Material:
Light Green Herringbone Cloth

Bolster Material:
Dark Green Cordaveen

1954 Buick Seat Material
1954 Buick Bolster Material

Trim #44

Custom Trim at Extra Cost.

Seat Material:
Light Blue Herringbone Cloth

Bolster Material:
Dark Blue Cordaveen

1954 Buick Seat Material
1954 Buick Bolster Material

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

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,

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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 Literature

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 Memorabilia

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!

1954 Buick Shop Items

For 1954 Buick Special 2-door Sedan Owners and Enthusiasts

1954 Buick Body Tag

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!

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1954 Buick Registry

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!

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1954 Buick Configurator

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.

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1954 Buick Prices

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.

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