Project Description
1951 Buick Super Riviera – Model 56R
Production | 54,512 cars | |||||
Original Baseprice | $ 2,356.00 | |||||
Engine | 263.3 cui Fireball L8 | |||||
128 (w/Dynaflow) | ||||||
225 ft-lbs (w/Dynaflow) | ||||||
62.8 inches | ||||||
80 inches | ||||||
206.2 inches | ||||||
121.5 inches | ||||||
3,765 pounds |
% share of all 1951 Buicks
Quote from Original Literature
![1951 Buick Sales Brochure 1951 Buick Sales Brochure](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1951-buick-sales-brochure.jpg)
1951 Buick Super Riviera Equipment
The 1951 Buick Super Riviera was part of the Super series – well known for a good priced car with lots of luxury options.
Electric Clock
Flexible Spoke Steering Wheel
Foamtex Seat Cushions
One-Piece Hood
One-Piece Windshield
Rear Fender Gravel Shield
Sweepspear
Armrest Package
Auxiliary Fog Lamps
Back-Up Lights
Custom Trim
Dynaflow Transmission (Automatic Transmission)
Heater & Defroster
Rear View Mirror
Selectronic Radio
Sonomatic Radio
Two-Tone Paint
Wheel Covers
White Wall Tires
Windshield Washer
See 1951 Buick Options & Accessories for a full list with original prices.
1951 Buick Super Riviera Colors
Buyers of the 1951 Buick Super Riviera had the choice between 15 base colors. They could be used as solid or two-tone color. In this case, the roof could be painted differently. Note: Color accuracy varies by computer/device settings and depends on the actual light.
(See complete 1951 Buick color chart for Duco Paint numbers.)
Body Colors
Carlsbad Black
Verde Green
Imperial Blue
Geneva Green
Barton Grey
Olympic Blue
Victoria Maroon
Sharon Green
Cloudmist Grey
Old Ivory
Sky Grey
Calumet Green
Venetian Blue
Galena Blue
Gleen Green
Roof Colors (Two-Tone Paint)
Imperial Blue (with Barton Grey or Galena Blue)
Cloudmist Grey (with Sky Grey)
Sky Grey (with Verde Green, Olympic Blue, Victoria Maroon, Sharon Green, Cloudmist Grey, Calumet Green, Venetian Blue or Galena Blue)
Calumet Green (with Glenn Green)
1951 Buick Super Riviera Interior Trim Combinations
Trim #42
Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Dark Grey Striped Cloth
Bolster Material:
Dark Grey Striped Cloth
![1951 Buick Trim Material 42 1951 Buick Seat Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1951-buick-trim-material-42.jpg)
![1951 Buick Trim Material 42 1951 Buick Bolster Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1951-buick-trim-material-42.jpg)
Trim #50
Custom Trim.
Seat Material:
Grey Bedford Cord
Bolster Material:
Grey Bedford Cord
![1951 Buick Trim Material 50 1951 Buick Seat Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1951-buick-trim-material-50.jpg)
![1951 Buick Trim Material 50 1951 Buick Bolster Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1951-buick-trim-material-50.jpg)
Trim #51
Custom Trim.
Seat Material:
Light Green Bedford Cord
Bolster Material:
Dark Green Leather
![1951 Buick Trim Material 51-1 1951 Buick Seat Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1951-buick-trim-material-51-1.jpg)
![1951 Buick Trim Material 51-2 1951 Buick Bolster Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1951-buick-trim-material-51-2.jpg)
Trim #52
Custom Trim.
Seat Material:
Light Blue Bedford Cord
Bolster Material:
Dark Blue Leather
![1951 Buick Trim Material 52-1 1951 Buick Seat Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1951-buick-trim-material-52-1.jpg)
![1951 Buick Trim Material 52-2 1951 Buick Bolster Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1951-buick-trim-material-52-2.jpg)
Trim #58
Custom Trim.
Seat Material:
Dark Blue Leather
Bolster Material:
Dark Blue Leather
![1951 Buick Trim Material 54-58 1951 Buick Seat Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1951-buick-trim-material-54-58.jpg)
![1951 Buick Trim Material 54-58 1951 Buick Bolster Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1951-buick-trim-material-54-58.jpg)
Trim #59
Custom Trim.
Seat Material:
Red Leather
Bolster Material:
Red Leather
![1951 Buick Trim Material 53-59 1951 Buick Seat Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1951-buick-trim-material-53-59.jpg)
![1951 Buick Trim Material 53-59 1951 Buick Bolster Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/1951-buick-trim-material-53-59.jpg)
Trim #78
Custom Trim.
Seat Material:
Light Green Plain Cloth
Bolster Material:
Dark Green Leather
![No Sample available No Sample available](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/trim-no-sample-available.jpg)
![No Sample available No Sample available](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/trim-no-sample-available.jpg)
Trim #79
Custom Trim.
Seat Material:
Light Blue Plain Cloth
Bolster Material:
Dark Blue Leather
![No Sample available No Sample available](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/trim-no-sample-available.jpg)
![No Sample available No Sample available](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/trim-no-sample-available.jpg)
With eight interior trim combinations the model 56R had the most choices for prospects – from one standard trim with Cloth up to Genuine Leather.
1951 Buick Featured Video
Literature covering the 1951 Buick Super Riviera
- 1951 / 1952 Buick Product Service Bulletins AEHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:27:23+00:00
1951 / 1952 Buick Product Service Bulletins AE
- 1951 Buick Servicing Hydraulic Valve LiftersHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:27:23+00:00
1951 Buick Servicing Hydraulic Valve Lifters
- 1951 Buick Showroom Album (Stand-up-Presentation)Hometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:14+00:00
1951 Buick Showroom Album (Stand-up-Presentation)
- 1951 Buick Factory Information BookHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:37+00:00
1951 Buick Factory Information Book
- 1951 Buick Americas Beauty Sales FlyerHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:39+00:00
1951 Buick Americas Beauty Sales Flyer
- 1951 Buick Colors & Fabrics BookHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:44+00:00
1951 Buick Colors & Fabrics Book
For 1951 Buick Super Riviera Owners and Enthusiasts
1951 Buick Body Tag
For restauration or more information about your 1951 Buick Super Riviera, there is a good source: the Body Tag. It provides info about the original paint job, chosen trim option, accessories and (up to a certain point) the time of assembly. Find out more about your Buick and decode your cars Body Tag now!
1951 Buick Registry
Unfortunalty there is no official source that provides plant/production statistics. So its almost impossible to say if the options of your Buick were rare or not. Hometown Buick wants to rebuild Buicks history and has set up the 1951 Buick Registry. Support us to support the community by submitting your car data today!
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