Project Description

1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera - Model 76R

1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera – Model 76R

Production 12,490 cars
Original Baseprice $ 3,591.00
Engine 322 cui Fireball V8
255
341
60.4 inches
80.0 inches
213.6 inches
127 inches
4,235 pounds
2,18

% share of all 1956 Buicks

Quote from Original Literature

1956 Buick Sales Flyer
A limited edition paint treatment is one mark of ownership of the 1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera (Model 76R) - twin front fender bombsights and chromed bands on the trunk are another. Inside, you'll find a new instrument panel with a new cordaveen and foam rubber cover plus a truly exclusive array of custom-finished fabrics and trims to choose from.

1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera 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 Riviera. With the few optional equipment it could be turned into one of the finest cars of the year.

Standard Equipment

Accessory Group M (includes Electric Clock, Trunk Light, License Plate Frames & Wheel Covers)
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 Seats (2-way)
Power Steering
Power Window Lifts
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

Air Conditioner (only with Heater & Defroster)
Antenna (Manual or Automatic)
Easy-Eye Glass
Heater & Defroster
Oversize Tires
Permanent Type Antifreeze
Power Brakes (only with Dynaflow)
Power Seats (6-way)
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 Options & Accessories
  • 1956 Buick Heater & Defroster

    1956 Buick Heater & Defroster

    The new 1956 Buick Heater & Defroster with Air Conditioning brings a continuous flow of outside air warmed thermostatically to your pleasure.Read more!

1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Colors

1956 Buick 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.

1956 Buick Colors

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 Riviera Interior Trim Combinations

Trim #712

This is a Standard Trim.

Bolster & Seat Facing Material:
Light Green Cordaveen

Seat & Bolster Material:
Green Star Nylon

1956 Buick Bolster & Seat Facing Material
1956 Buick Seat & Bolster Material

Trim #713

This is a Standard Trim.

Bolster & Seat Facing Material:
Light Green Cordaveen

Seat & Bolster Material:
Green Sculptured Brocade Pattern

1956 Buick Bolster & Seat Facing Material
1956 Buick Seat & Bolster Material

Trim #722

This is a Standard Trim.

Bolster & Seat Facing Material:
Light Blue Cordaveen

Seat & Bolster Material:
Blue Star Nylon

1956 Buick Bolster & Seat Facing Material
1956 Buick Seat & Bolster Material

Trim #723

This is a Standard Trim.

Bolster & Seat Facing Material:
Light Blue Cordaveen

Seat & Bolster Material:
Blue Sculptured Brocade Pattern

1956 Buick Bolster & Seat Facing Material
1956 Buick Seat & Bolster Material

Trim #731

This is a Standard Trim.

Bolster & Seat Facing Material:
Ivory Cordaveen

Seat & Bolster Material:
Black Star Nylon

1956 Buick Bolster & Seat Facing Material
1956 Buick Seat & Bolster Material

Trim #733

This is a Standard Trim.

Bolster & Seat Facing Material:
Red Cordaveen

Seat & Bolster Material:
Black Star Nylon

1956 Buick Bolster & Seat Facing Material
1956 Buick Seat & Bolster Material

Trim #734

This is a Standard Trim.

Bolster & Seat Facing Material:
Red Cordaveen

Seat & Bolster Material:
Black Sculptured Brocade Pattern

1956 Buick Bolster & Seat Facing Material
1956 Buick Seat & Bolster Material

Potential buyers of the 1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera had the choice between seven beautiful interior combinations. All of them were standard; the Materials used were Cloth and Cordaveen.

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1956 Buick Videos

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!

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Literature covering the 1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera

Online Literature

There are some books that help you to repair or maintain your 1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera. We at Hometown Buick have digitalized the most important literature items for you. You can read them here – online!

1956 Buick Literature

HOMETOWN BUICK Collection

Some collectibles for the 1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera can be bought every day – but some items are hard to find. Hometown Buick has one of the biggest collections for 1950s Buick, including rare 1956 Buick memorabilia.

1956 Buick Memorabilia

Available in the HB Shop

Are you looking for cool items for your 1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera? In our shop, we can offer you spare originals and high quality reprints for reasonable prices!

1956 Buick Shop Items

For 1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Owners and Enthusiasts

1956 Buick Body Tag

1956 Buick Body Tag

The Body Tag from your 1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera can tell you how it was painted and equipped originally. Decode the given numbers right here on Hometown Buick!

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1956 Buick Registry

1956 Buick Registry

Do you know how many 1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera are still on the road? There are no official sources for information like this. Hometown Buick wants to help the community and has created the 1956 Buick registry. Register your 1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera today!

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1956 Buick Configurator

1956 Buick Configurator

You like the feature of modern car websites to build-your-own vehicle? We’ve combined this with the historical data of 1956 Buicks. Try our 1956 Buick configurator!

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1956 Buick Prices

1956 Buick Prices

Are you considerring a 1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera 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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