Project Description
1955 Buick Special 2-door Sedan – Model 48
Production | 61,879 cars | |||||
Original Baseprice | $ 2,233.00 | |||||
Engine | 264 cui Fireball V8 | |||||
188 (w/Dynaflow) | ||||||
256 ft-lbs (w/Dynaflow) | ||||||
60.2 inches | ||||||
76 inches | ||||||
206.6 inches | ||||||
122 inches | ||||||
3,715 pounds |
% share of all 1955 Buicks
Quote from Original Literature
![1955 Buick Sales Brochure 1955 Buick Sales Brochure](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1955-buick-sales-brochure.jpg)
1955 Buick Special 2-door Sedan Equipment
The 1955 Buick Special 2-door Sedan was probably the Buick with the most use for little money. Four doors, a V8 engine and a long options list to pick high end features from.
Tubeless Tires
V8-Engine
Wrap-Around Windshield
Antenna (Manual or Automatic)
Custom Interior Trim
Easy-Eye Glass
Deluxe Steering Wheel
Foamtex Seat Cushions
Heater & Defroster
Power Brakes (only with Dynaflow)
Power Steering
Redliner Speedometer
Rear View Mirror
Safety Group (includes Back-Up Lights, Windshield Washer, Glareproof Mirror & Parking Brake Signal Light)
Selectronic Radio
Sonomatic Radio
Two-Tone Paint
Triple-Tone Paint
Variable Pitch Dynaflow Transmission (Automatic)
Windshield Washer (Automatic)
Wheel Covers (Hubcaps)
White Wall Tires
See 1955 Buick Options & Accessories for a full list with original prices.
1955 Buick Special 2-door Sedan Colors
Buick offered 20 base colors for 1955. They could be used as solid colors, two-tone paint or even three-tone color combinations. Two-tone paint meant the roof to be painted differently; three-tone paint was only available in certain colors.
Note: Color accuracy varies by computer/device settings and depends on the actual light. See complete 1955 Buick color chart for Duco Paint numbers and three-tone color combinations.
Colors
Carlsbad Black
Dover White
Cameo Beige
Windsor Grey
Temple Grey
Colonial Blue
Victoria Blue
Cascade Blue
Stafford Blue
Belfast Green
Willow Green
Galway Green
Cadet Blue
Titian Red
Cherokee Red
Gulf Turquoise
Condor Yellow
Spruce Green
Nile Green
Mist Green
1955 Buick Special 2-door Sedan Interior Trim Combinations
Trim #40
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Light Grey Pattern Nylon
Bolster Material:
Light Grey Cordaveen
![1955 Buick Trim Material T1 1955 Buick Seat Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1955-buick-trim-material-t1.jpg)
![1955 Buick Bolster Material B1 1955 Buick Bolster Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1955-buick-bolster-material-b1.jpg)
Trim #42
Custom Trim at Extra Cost.
Seat Material:
Charcoal Pattern Nylon
Bolster Material:
Red Cordaveen
![1955 Buick Trim Material T2 1955 Buick Seat Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1955-buick-trim-material-t2.jpg)
![1955 Buick Bolster Material B2 1955 Buick Bolster Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1955-buick-bolster-material-b2.jpg)
Trim #43
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Light Green Pattern Nylon
Bolster Material:
Dark Green Cordaveen
![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 #43A
Custom Trim at Extra Cost.
Seat Material:
Green Pattern Nylon
Bolster Material:
Dark Green Cordaveen
![1955 Buick Trim Material T29 1955 Buick Seat Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1955-buick-trim-material-t29.jpg)
![1955 Buick Bolster Material B3 1955 Buick Bolster Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1955-buick-bolster-material-b3.jpg)
Trim #44
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat Material:
Light Blue Pattern Nylon
Bolster Material:
Dark Blue Cordaveen
![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 #44A
Custom Trim at Extra Cost.
Seat Material:
Blue Pattern Nylon
Bolster Material:
Dark Blue Cordaveen
![1955 Buick Trim Material T30 1955 Buick Seat Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1955-buick-trim-material-t30.jpg)
![1955 Buick Bolster Material B4 1955 Buick Bolster Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1955-buick-bolster-material-b4.jpg)
Trim #45
Custom Trim at Extra Cost.
Seat Material:
Charcoal Pattern Nylon
Bolster Material:
Light Grey Cordaveen
![1955 Buick Trim Material T2 1955 Buick Seat Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1955-buick-trim-material-t2.jpg)
![1955 Buick Bolster Material B1 1955 Buick Bolster Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1955-buick-bolster-material-b1.jpg)
The Special series was updated from 1954. Buick offered Cordaveen as standard, which was an extra cost item in earlier years (except Convertibles).
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1955 Buick Videos
The Buick Berle helped Buick to increase their sales position to #3 in the United States. That made 1955 one of the most popular year in its history.
To train Buick dealers and salesmen, the Dealer Training Organisation (DOT) released 16 issues – most of them about mechanical or sales procedures. Only the first video was created for playing in the showroom. It introduced the new model line and new features in full color – lots of beautiful images and what a great story – the “Thrill of the Year”!
Literature covering the 1955 Buick Special 2-door Sedan
- 1955 Buick Product Service Bulletins AEHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:27:21+00:00
1955 Buick Product Service Bulletins AE
- 1955 Buick Product School ManualHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:27:21+00:00
1955 Buick Product School Manual
HOMETOWN BUICK Collection
Hometown Buick is based on a private collection with many rare Buick items of the 50s – including some of the rarest 1955 Buick memorabilia like the original 1955 Buick Colors and Fabrics Book / Dealer Album, Press Release or Dealer Slidefilms (DOT). Explore our collection and have fun!
- 1955 Buick Sky Raiders Campaign CatalogHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:34+00:00
1955 Buick Sky Raiders Campaign Catalog
- 1955 Buick 4-Door Sedans Price FlyerHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:34+00:00
1955 Buick 4-Door Sedans Price Flyer
- 1955 Buick Used Car Merchandising ProgramHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:36+00:00
1955 Buick Used Car Merchandising Program
- 1955 Buick Colors & Fabrics BookHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:39+00:00
1955 Buick Colors & Fabrics Book
- 1955 Buick Estate Wagons FlyerHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:40+00:00
1955 Buick Estate Wagons Flyer
- 1955 Buick Used Car Facts BookHometown Buick2017-03-01T19:26:47+00:00
1955 Buick Used Car Facts Book
For 1955 Buick Special 2-door Sedan Owners and Enthusiasts
1955 Buick Registry
Hometown Buick is maintaining a 1955 Buick registry. Its aim is to provide you information about how often certain engineering features were ordered or which color combination was most popular in 1955. Make your contribution today and help the community by submitting your car data!
1955 Buick Configurator
Today, a car configurator on manufacturers websites is a standard feature. But of course not in 1955. Hometown Buick brings both together: With the 1955 Buick Configurator you can build your individual 1955 Buick as it could have been produced. It is based on factory information to make sure everything is factory correct. Build your 1955 Buick your way!
You missed the 270 Century’s 2 door sedans made for the CHP in California. I have owned and restored one.
Also I cannot find my 53 Skylark HARDTOP listed>
You’re right – I’ve heard of the 270 Century’s, but couldn’t confirm that. Do you have any more info about them?
Broderick Crawford drove one in the “Highway Patrol” TV show.