Project Description
1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Sedan – Model 73
| Production | 24,779 cars | |||||
| Original Baseprice | $ 3,692.00 | |||||
| Engine | 322 cui Fireball V8 | |||||
| 255 | ||||||
| 341 | ||||||
| 60.4 inches | ||||||
| 80.0 inches | ||||||
| 213.6 inches | ||||||
| 127 inches | ||||||
| 4,355 pounds |
% share of all 1956 Buicks
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1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Sedan 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 Sedan. 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 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
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 Roadmaster Riviera Sedan 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 Riviera Sedan Interior Trim Combinations
Trim #712
This is a Standard Trim.
Bolster & Seat Facing Material:
Light Green Cordaveen
Seat & Bolster Material:
Green Star Nylon
Trim #713
This is a Standard Trim.
Bolster & Seat Facing Material:
Light Green Cordaveen
Seat & Bolster Material:
Green Sculptured Brocade Pattern
Trim #722
This is a Standard Trim.
Bolster & Seat Facing Material:
Light Blue Cordaveen
Seat & Bolster Material:
Blue Star Nylon
Trim #723
This is a Standard Trim.
Bolster & Seat Facing Material:
Light Blue Cordaveen
Seat & Bolster Material:
Blue Sculptured Brocade Pattern
Trim #731
This is a Standard Trim.
Bolster & Seat Facing Material:
Ivory Cordaveen
Seat & Bolster Material:
Black Star Nylon
Trim #733
This is a Standard Trim.
Bolster & Seat Facing Material:
Red Cordaveen
Seat & Bolster Material:
Black Star Nylon
Trim #734
This is a Standard Trim.
Bolster & Seat Facing Material:
Red Cordaveen
Seat & Bolster Material:
Black Sculptured Brocade Pattern
Potential buyers of the 1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Sedan 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
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 Riviera Sedan
Online Literature
There are some books that help you to repair or maintain your 1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Sedan. We at Hometown Buick have digitalized the most important literature items for you. You can read them here – online!
HOMETOWN BUICK Collection
Some collectibles for the 1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Sedan 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.
Available in the HB Shop
Are you looking for cool items for your 1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Sedan? In our shop, we can offer you spare originals and high quality reprints for reasonable prices!
For 1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Sedan Owners and Enthusiasts
1956 Buick Body Tag
The Body Tag from your 1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Sedan can tell you how it was painted and equipped originally. Decode the given numbers right here on Hometown Buick!
1956 Buick Registry
Do you know how many 1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera Sedan 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 Sedan today!
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!
1956 Buick Prices
Are you considerring a 1956 Buick Roadmaster Riviera 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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