Project Description
1956 Buick Roadmaster Convertible – Model 76C
Production | 4,354 cars | |||||
Original Baseprice | $ 3,704.00 | |||||
Engine | 322 cui Fireball V8 | |||||
255 | ||||||
341 | ||||||
60.4 inches | ||||||
80.0 inches | ||||||
213.6 inches | ||||||
127 inches | ||||||
4,395 pounds |
% share of all 1956 Buicks
Quote from Original Literature
1956 Buick Roadmaster Convertible Equipment
The Roadmaster series was Buick top series for 1956. So you’ll find the most features as standard equipment on the 1956 Buick Roadmaster Convertible. With the few optional equipment it could be turned into one of the finest cars of the year.
Air Cleaner and Silencer
Ash Receivers
Automatic Glove Compartment Light
Cigarette Lighter
Deluxe Steering Wheel
Direction Signals
Dual Exhaust
Dynaflow Transmission (Automatic Transmission)
Foamtex Seat Cushions
High Air Intake Ventilation System
Panoramic Windshield
Power Steering
Rear Coil Springs
Redliner Speedometer
Safety Group (includes Back-Up Lights, Windshield Washer, Glareproof Mirror & Parking Brake Signal Light)
Step-On Parking Brake
Windshield Washer – Wide Angle Wiper
Antenna (Manual or Automatic)
Easy-Eye Glass
Heater & Defroster
Oversize Tires
Permanent Type Antifreeze
Power Brakes (only with Dynaflow)
Power Seats (6-way)
Power Window Lifts
Rear View Mirror
Selectronic Radio
Sonomatic Radio
Tri-Tone Paint
Two-Tone Paint
Wheel Covers (Hubcaps)
White Wall Tires
See 1956 Buick Options & Accessories for a full list with original prices.
1956 Buick Roadmaster Convertible 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 Roadmaster Convertible Interior Trim Combinations
Trim #700
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat & Bolster Material 1:
Red Leather
Seat & Bolster Material 2:
Red Leather
Seat Facing Material (no sample):
Red Cordaveen
Trim #710
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat & Bolster Material 1:
Light Green Leather
Seat & Bolster Material 2:
Medium Green Leather
Seat Facing Material (no sample):
Light Green Cordaveen
Trim #720
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat & Bolster Material 1:
Light Blue Leather
Seat & Bolster Material 2:
Medium Blue Leather
Seat Facing Material (no sample):
Light Blue Cordaveen
Trim #730
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat & Bolster Material 1:
Ivory Leather
Seat & Bolster Material 2:
Black Leather
Seat Facing Material (no sample):
Ivory Cordaveen
The 1956 Buick Roadmaster Convertible had the most luxurious interior trim combinations of all 1956 Buicks. It was the only car that used genuine Leather as Seat & Bolster Material – of course at no extra cost!
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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 Roadmaster Convertible
- 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
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