Project Description
1956 Buick Super Riviera – Model 56R
| Production | 14,940 cars | |||||
| Original Baseprice | $ 3,250.00 | |||||
| Engine | 322 cui Fireball V8 | |||||
| 255 | ||||||
| 341 | ||||||
| 60.2 inches | ||||||
| 80.0 inches | ||||||
| 213.6 inches | ||||||
| 127 inches | ||||||
| 4,200 pounds |
% share of all 1956 Buicks
Quote from Original Literature
1956 Buick Super Riviera Equipment
The Super series for 1956 had several standard features like Power Steering or Dynaflow Transmission that were optional on other series. Combined with the bigger Fisher body and an attractive base price turned the 1956 Buick Super Riviera into a popular buy. 15 percent of all sold 1956 Buicks were Supers.
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
Power Steering
Rear Coil Springs
Redliner Speedometer
Step-On Parking Brake
Antenna (Manual or Automatic)
Custom Interior Trim
Dual Exhaust
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
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 Super Riviera 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 Super Riviera Interior Trim Combinations
Trim #513
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat & Bolster Material:
Green Nylon Pattern Cloth
Bolster & Seat Facing Material:
Light Green Plain Cordaveen
Trim #523
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat & Bolster Material:
Blue Nylon Pattern Cloth
Bolster & Seat Facing Material:
Light Blue Plain Cordaveen
Trim #532
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat & Bolster Material:
Black Nylon Pattern Cloth
Bolster & Seat Facing Material:
Ivory Plain Cordaveen
Trim #533
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat & Bolster Material:
Black Nylon Pattern Cloth
Bolster & Seat Facing Material:
Red Plain Cordaveen
Cloth and Cordaveen were used for all trim combinations for the 1956 Buick Super Riviera.
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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 Super Riviera
- 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 Super Riviera Owners and Enthusiasts
1956 Buick Registry
1956 Buicks are getting rare. Its hard to tell how many are still on the road. And its even harder to tell how popular a specific optional equipment was. To support the community with this knowledge, Hometown Buick has created the 1956 Buick registry. Register your 1956 Buick Super Riviera now!
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