Project Description

1958 Buick Special Riviera Estate Wagon - Model 49D

1958 Buick Special Riviera Estate Wagon – Model 49D

Production 3,420 cars
Original Baseprice $ 3,261.00
Engine 364 cui Fireball V8
250
380 ft-lbs
57.6 inches
78.1 inches
211.8 inches
122 inches
4,408 pounds
1,41

% share of all 1958 Buicks

Quote from Original Literature

1958 Buick Sales Flyer
The 1958 Buick Special Riviera Estate Wagon - Model 49D - is styled and built to combine, in ideal balance, all the qualities desired by buyers of this many-purposed model. The Buick Estate Wagon benefits by the sparkling performance of Buick's own B-12000 engine and has exceptionally roomy passenger compartments, and all the cargo capacity any family is likely to require.

1958 Buick Special Riviera Estate Wagon Equipment

Even the low-priced 1958 Buick Special Riviera Estate Wagon was loaded with chrome and provided more luxury than models of earlier years. With a long options list, it could be turned into a real luxury car.

Accessory Group (Wheel Covers, Electric Clock, Trunk Light, License Plate Frame)
Air Conditioner
Air Cooled Aluminum Brake Drums
Air Poise Suspension
Autronic Eye
Black Wall Tires
Chrome Door Guards
Custom Bright Exterior Moldings
Custom Rear Window Reveal Molding (Standard With Two-Tone Paint)
Deluxe Steering Wheel
Divided Rear Seat
Divided Rear Seat And Junior Seat
Dual Exhaust
Easy Eye Glass
Electric Antenna
Flight Pitch Dynaflow
Foamtex Seat Cushions
Heater And Defroster
Instrument Panel Safety Pad
Junior Seat
Luggage Rack
Map Light
Permanent Anti-Freeze
Power Brakes (Automatic Transmission Required)
Power Seat Adjuster (6 Way)
Power Steering
Power Windows
Rear Seat Speaker
Safety Group (Back-Up Lights, Glareproof Mirror, Parking Brake Signal Light, Instrument Panel Safety Pad – Lower, Safety-Minder Speedometer)
Safety Seat Lock
Sonomatic Radio
Variable Pitch Dynaflow
Wheel Covers
White Wall Tires
Windshield Washer With Wide Angle Wiper
Wonder Bar Radio

Note: The list above shows the Options & Accessories for all series – not for a specific model.

1958 Buick Options & Accessories

1958 Buick Special Riviera Estate Wagon Colors

1958 Buick Colors

Buick color stylists have created a selection of 17 colors – including the new Lucide paints – that enhance the joy in owning an Air Born B-5B Buick. Two-Tone Paint (at extra cost) was avabilable in all body styles and all series. Note: Color accuracy varies by computer/device settings and depends on the actual light.

(See complete 1958 Buick color chart for Duco Paint numbers.)

1958 Buick Colors

Carlsbad Black

Sylvan Grey

Glacier White

Hunter Green

Spray Green

Colonial Blue

Warwick Blue

Dark Turquoise

Light Turquoise

Antique Ivory

Casino Cream

Seminole Red

Garnet Red

Reef Coral

Desert Beige

Cobalt Blue

Desert Sage

Mojave Yellow

Canyon Cedar

Green Mist

Blue Mist

Laurel Mist

Silver Mist

Polar Mist

Gold Mist

1958 Buick Special Riviera Estate Wagon Interior Trim Combinations

Trim #405

This is a Standard Trim.

Seat Material:
Green Cordaveen

Bolster Material:
Green Cordaveen

1958 Buick Seat Material
1958 Buick Bolster Material

Trim #415

This is a Standard Trim.

Seat Material:
Blue Pattern Cloth

Bolster Material:
Blue Cordaveen

1958 Buick Seat Material
1958 Buick Bolster Material

Trim #425

This is a Standard Trim.

Seat Material:
Black Cordaveen

Bolster Material:
White Cordaveen

1958 Buick Seat Material
1958 Buick Bolster Material

Trim #455

This is a Standard Trim.

Seat Material:
Red Cordaveen

Bolster Material:
White Cordaveen

1958 Buick Seat Material
1958 Buick Bolster Material

Trim #465

This is a Standard Trim.

Seat Material:
Tan Cordaveen

Bolster Material:
Beige Cordaveen

1958 Buick Seat Material
1958 Buick Bolster Material

The 1958 Buick Riviera Estate Wagon could have two- or three-tone interior combinations – even in the Special series. Five different options were available – all of them at no extra cost.

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1958 Buick Videos

1958 Buick Videos

Buick produced awesome TV commercials for 1958. One introduced the Airborn B58 Buick with cars driving out-of airplanes. To train dealers and salesmen, Buick carried over their DOT (Dealer Training Organisation) program and released a couple of slidefilms.

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Literature covering the 1958 Buick Special Riviera Estate Wagon

Online Literature

Although a 1958 Buick Special Riviera Estate Wagon is fairly basic technology in comparison to modern cars, there are some manuals that makes maintenance much easier. Hometown Buick has digitialized them for you. We hope you find it as much helpful as we do!

1958 Buick Literature

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1958 Buick Memorabilia

Available in the HB Shop

Original literature is rare and if you use it, it can be damaged. Why not having a high quality reproduction for much less money? Check out our 1958 Buick literature in our Hometown Buick shop!

1958 Buick Shop Items

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1958 Buick Body Tag

1958 Buick Body Tag

You can easily find out how your 1958 Buick Special Riviera Estate Wagon was equipped and painted when it came from the factory. All information is stamped into the Body Tag. Decode it now!

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1958 Buick Registry

1958 Buick Registry

There is no official source how often a specific color or optional equipment was chosen. Hometown Buick has setup a registry to help! Please support us to support you and register your 58 Buick today!

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1958 Buick Configurator

1954 Buick Configurator

Do you want to know what a 1958 Buick looks if it was painted in a different color? Hometown Buick has setup the 1958 Buick configurator so that you can build your Airborn 58 Buick just the way you like it!

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1958 Buick Prices

1958 Buick Prices

Are you considerring a 1958 Buick Special Riviera Estate Wagon 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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