Project Description
1955 Buick Super Riviera – Model 56R
| Production | 85,656 cars | |||||
| Original Baseprice | $ 2,831.00 | |||||
| Engine | 322 cui Fireball V8 | |||||
| 236 (w/Dynaflow) | ||||||
| 330 ft-lbs (w/Dynaflow) | ||||||
| 62.4 inches | ||||||
| 80 inches | ||||||
| 215.9 inches | ||||||
| 127 inches | ||||||
| 4,239 pounds |
% share of all 1955 Buicks
Quote from Original Literature
1955 Buick Super Riviera Equipment
If you wanted a big heavy car and lots of luxury features, you would have bought a 1955 Buick Super Riviera. Many features were power operated (some optional) – like windows, seat, steering and even brakes.
Foamtex Seat Cushions
High Air Ventilation Intake
Power Steering
Redliner Speedometer
Tubeless Tires
V8-Engine
Wrap-Around Windshield
Easy-Eye Glass
Heater & Defroster
Power Brakes (only with Dynaflow)
Power Seats
Power Windows
Rear View Mirror
Safety Group (includes Back-Up Lights, Windshield Washer, Glareproof Mirror & Parking Brake Signal Light)
Selectronic Radio
Sonomatic Radio
Two-Tone Paint
Variable Pitch Dynaflow Transmission (Automatic)
Windshield Washer (Automatic)
Wheel Covers (Hubcaps)
White Wall Tires
Wire Wheels (Kelsey Hayes)
See 1955 Buick Options & Accessories for a full list with original prices.
1955 Buick Super Riviera Colors
Buick offered 20 base colors for 1955. They could be used as solid colors, two-tone paint or even three-tone color combinations. Two-tone paint meant the roof to be painted differently; three-tone paint was only available in certain colors.
Note: Color accuracy varies by computer/device settings and depends on the actual light. See complete 1955 Buick color chart for Duco Paint numbers and three-tone color combinations.
Colors
Carlsbad Black
Dover White
Cameo Beige
Windsor Grey
Temple Grey
Colonial Blue
Victoria Blue
Cascade Blue
Stafford Blue
Belfast Green
Willow Green
Galway Green
Cadet Blue
Titian Red
Cherokee Red
Gulf Turquoise
Condor Yellow
Spruce Green
Nile Green
Mist Green
1955 Buick Super Riviera Interior Trim Combinations
Trim #52
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Black Pattern Nylon
Bolster Material:
Red Cordaveen
Trim #53
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Light Grey Pattern Nylon
Bolster Material:
Light Green Cordaveen
Trim #53A
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Green Pattern Nylon
Bolster Material:
Light Green Cordaveen
Trim #54
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Light Blue Pattern Nylon
Bolster Material:
Light Blue Cordaveen
Trim #55
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Black Pattern Nylon
Bolster Material:
Light Grey Cordaveen
Buyers of the 1955 Buick Super Riviera had the choice between five different interior trim combinations – all of them were included in the car price.
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1955 Buick Videos
The Buick Berle helped Buick to increase their sales position to #3 in the United States. That made 1955 one of the most popular year in its history.
To train Buick dealers and salesmen, the Dealer Training Organisation (DOT) released 16 issues – most of them about mechanical or sales procedures. Only the first video was created for playing in the showroom. It introduced the new model line and new features in full color – lots of beautiful images and what a great story – the “Thrill of the Year”!
Literature covering the 1955 Buick Super Riviera
- 1955 Buick Product Service Bulletins AEHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:27:21+00:00
1955 Buick Product Service Bulletins AE
- 1955 Buick Product School ManualHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:27:21+00:00
1955 Buick Product School Manual
HOMETOWN BUICK Collection
Hometown Buick is based on a private collection with many rare Buick items of the 50s – including some of the rarest 1955 Buick memorabilia like the original 1955 Buick Colors and Fabrics Book / Dealer Album, Press Release or Dealer Slidefilms (DOT). Explore our collection and have fun!
- 1955 Buick Sky Raiders Campaign CatalogHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:34+00:00
1955 Buick Sky Raiders Campaign Catalog
- 1955 Buick 4-Door Sedans Price FlyerHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:34+00:00
1955 Buick 4-Door Sedans Price Flyer
- 1955 Buick Used Car Merchandising ProgramHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:36+00:00
1955 Buick Used Car Merchandising Program
- 1955 Buick Colors & Fabrics BookHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:39+00:00
1955 Buick Colors & Fabrics Book
- 1955 Buick Estate Wagons FlyerHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:40+00:00
1955 Buick Estate Wagons Flyer
- 1955 Buick Used Car Facts BookHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:47+00:00
1955 Buick Used Car Facts Book
For 1955 Buick Super Riviera Owners and Enthusiasts
1955 Buick Registry
Hometown Buick is maintaining a 1955 Buick registry. Its aim is to provide you information about how often certain engineering features were ordered or which color combination was most popular in 1955. Make your contribution today and help the community by submitting your car data!
1955 Buick Configurator
Today, a car configurator on manufacturers websites is a standard feature. But of course not in 1955. Hometown Buick brings both together: With the 1955 Buick Configurator you can build your individual 1955 Buick as it could have been produced. It is based on factory information to make sure everything is factory correct. Build your 1955 Buick your way!
I have a one owner, low mileage 1955 Buick Super Riviera coupe to sell.
Cherokee Red with Creme top with beautiful dark red/black original interior located in San Francisco, California.
If anyone is interested please email me.
phippscharlest@gmail.com
Thanks Charlie