Project Description
1956 Buick Century Estate Wagon – Model 69
Production | 8,160 cars | |||||
Original Baseprice | $ 3,256.00 | |||||
Engine | 322 cui Fireball V8 | |||||
255 | ||||||
341 | ||||||
60.0 inches | ||||||
75.5 inches | ||||||
205.1 inches | ||||||
122 inches | ||||||
4,080 pounds |
% share of all 1956 Buicks
Quote from Original Literature
1956 Buick Century Estate Wagon Equipment
Cars like the 1956 Buick Century Estate Wagon were known for their great performance and price advantage. The models of the Century series had the smaller body of the Special series but the biggest Buick engine. Some luxury features that were optional on the Special series were standard on the 1956 Buick Century Estate Wagon.
Air Cleaner and Silencer
Ash Receivers
Automatic Glove Compartment Light
Cigarette Lighter
Deluxe Steering Wheel
Direction Signals
Dynaflow Transmission (Automatic Transmission)
Foamtex Seat Cushions
High Air Intake Ventilation System
Panoramic Windshield
Rear Coil Springs
Redliner Speedometer
Step-On Parking Brake
Antenna (Manual or Automatic)
Custom Interior Trim
Dual Exhaust
Easy-Eye Glass
Heater & Defroster
Junior Seat
Oversize Tires
Permanent Type Antifreeze
Power Brakes (only with Dynaflow)
Power Seats (6-way)
Power Steering
Power Window Lifts
Rear View Mirror
Safety Group (includes Back-Up Lights, Windshield Washer, Glareproof Mirror & Parking Brake Signal Light)
Selectronic Radio
Sonomatic Radio
Tri-Tone Paint
Two-Tone Paint
Wheel Covers (Hubcaps)
White Wall Tires
Windshield Washer – Wide Angle Wiper
See 1956 Buick Options & Accessories for a full list with original prices.
1956 Buick Century Estate Wagon Colors
The 1950s were very colorful. Just like the 1956 Buicks! In 1956, Buick offered 20 base colors, which could be used as solid, two-tone or even three-tone paint. Two-tone means that roof and body had different colors.
Note: Color accuracy varies by computer/device settings and depends on the actual light. See complete 1956 Buick color chart for Duco Paint numbers.
Carlsbad Black
Castle Grey
Dover White
Electric Blue
Bedford Blue
Cadet Blue
Cambridge Blue
Laurel Green
Foam Green
Glacier Green
Claret Red
Seminole Red
Tahiti Coral
Cameo Beige
Harvest Yellow
Bittersweet
Apricot
Spruce Green
Nile Green
Mist Green
1956 Buick Century Estate Wagon Interior Trim Combinations
Trim #605
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat, Bolster & Seat Facing Material:
Ivory Cordaveen
Seat & Bolster Material:
Red Cordaveen
Trim #615
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat, Bolster & Seat Facing Material:
Light Green Cordaveen
Seat & Bolster Material:
Medium Green Cordaveen
Trim #625
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat, Bolster & Seat Facing Material:
Light Blue Cordaveen
Seat & Bolster Material:
Medium Blue Cordaveen
Trim #635
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat, Bolster & Seat Facing Material:
Ivory Cordaveen
Seat & Bolster Material:
Black Plain Cordaveen
Trim #645
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat, Bolster & Seat Facing Material:
Beige Cordaveen
Seat & Bolster Material:
Tan Plain Cordaveen
The interior combinations for the 1956 Buick Century Estate Wagon were made for practical use, durability – but also provided luxury for the owner. All combinations were made of Cordaveen througout.
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1956 Buick Videos
Ever heard of Jackie Gleason? Buick was sponsor of his show in 1956. During commercial brakes, Buick presented one spot per show. Jackie Gleason was also part of the dealer introduction of the 1956 Buick. He appeared in the first slidefilm of the DOT (Dealer Training Organisation) program. 22 slidefilms were released overall. You find them in our video section!
Literature covering the 1956 Buick Century Estate Wagon
- 1956 Buick Product Service Bulletins AEHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:27:20+00:00
1956 Buick Product Service Bulletins AE
- 1956 Buick Product School ManualHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:27:20+00:00
1956 Buick Product School Manual
- Buicks Busy Acres in Flint, MichiganHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:27:21+00:00
Buicks Busy Acres in Flint, Michigan
- 1956 Buick Color Sales BrochureHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:38+00:00
1956 Buick Color Sales Brochure
- 1956 Buick Colors & Fabrics BookHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:39+00:00
1956 Buick Colors & Fabrics Book
- 1956 Buick Important Tips BrochureHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:40+00:00
1956 Buick Important Tips Brochure
- 1956 Buick Dealership Building Layout GuideHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:43+00:00
1956 Buick Dealership Building Layout Guide
For 1956 Buick Century Estate Wagon Owners and Enthusiasts
1956 Buick Registry
Is the 1956 Buick Century Estate Wagon a rare car today? Besides the official production numbers its hard to say wheather a model or even a specific equipment is rare or not. Thats why we’ve setup the 1956 Buick registry. Help the community and register your 1956 Buick Century Estate Wagon!
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