1956 Buick Special Estate Wagon – Model 49
| Production | 13,770 cars | |||||
| Original Baseprice | $ 2,775.00 | |||||
| Engine | 322 cui Fireball V8 | |||||
| 220 (w/Dynaflow) | ||||||
| 319 ft-lbs (w/Dynaflow) | ||||||
| 59.8 inches | ||||||
| 75.5 inches | ||||||
| 205.1 inches | ||||||
| 122 inches | ||||||
| 3,945 pounds |
% share of all 1956 Buicks
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1956 Buick Special Estate Wagon Equipment
1956 Buick Special 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 Special Estate Wagon Interior Trim Combinations
Trim #405
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat & Bolster Material 1:
Ivory Plain Cordaveen
Seat & Bolster Material 2:
Red Plain Cordaveen
Trim #415
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat & Bolster Material 1:
Light Green Plain Cordaveen
Seat & Bolster Material 2:
Medium Green Plain Cordaveen
Trim #425
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat & Bolster Material 1:
Light Blue Plain Cordaveen
Seat & Bolster Material 2:
Medium Blue Plain Cordaveen
Trim #435
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat & Bolster Material 1:
Ivory Plain Cordaveen
Seat & Bolster Material 2:
Black Plain Cordaveen
Trim #445
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat & Bolster Material 1:
Beige Plain Cordaveen
Seat & Bolster Material 2:
Tan Plain Cordaveen
The 1956 Buick Special series had the most interior options of all 1950s Buicks. Five different interior combinations were offered for the 1956 Buick Special Estate Wagon (Model 49) – all of them as standard 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 Special Estate Wagon
1956 Buick Product Service Bulletins AE
1956 Buick Product School Manual
Buicks Busy Acres in Flint, Michigan
1956 Buick Color Sales Brochure
1956 Buick Colors & Fabrics Book
1956 Buick Important Tips Brochure
1956 Buick Dealership Building Layout Guide
For 1956 Buick Special Estate Wagon Owners and Enthusiasts
1956 Buick Registry
Hometown Buick has created the 1956 Buick registry. Its purpose is to support the 1956 Buick community with neat information like how often a specific optional equipment has been ordered or how many cars of a certain model is still on the road. Support the community, too and register your 1956 Buick Special Estate Wagon!
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