Project Description
1956 Buick Special Convertible – Model 46C
Production | 9,712 cars | |||||
Original Baseprice | $ 2,740.00 | |||||
Engine | 322 cui Fireball V8 | |||||
220 (w/Dynaflow) | ||||||
319 ft-lbs (w/Dynaflow) | ||||||
59.8 inches | ||||||
75.5 inches | ||||||
205.1 inches | ||||||
122 inches | ||||||
3,880 pounds |
% share of all 1956 Buicks
Quote from Original Literature
![1956 Buick Sales Flyer 1956 Buick Sales Flyer](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/1956-buick-sales-flyer.jpg)
1956 Buick Special Convertible Equipment
The 1956 Buick Special Convertible was made for being attractive to a wide audience. The base price was rather cheap. But with just a few chosen options, it provided luxury of much higher priced cars.
Ash Receivers
Automatic Glove Compartment Light
Cigarette Lighter
Direction Signals
High Air Intake Ventilation System
Panoramic Windshield
Rear Coil Springs
Redliner Speedometer
Step-On Parking Brake
Air Conditioner (only with Heater & Defroster)
Antenna (Manual or Automatic)
Custom Interior Trim
Deluxe Steering Wheel
Dual Exhaust
Dynaflow Transmission (Automatic Transmission)
Easy-Eye Glass
Foamtex Seat Cushions
Heater & Defroster
Oversize Tires
Permanent Type Antifreeze
Power Brakes (only with Dynaflow)
Power Seats (6-way)
Power Steering
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 Special Convertible 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 Convertible Interior Trim Combinations
Trim #400
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat & Bolster Material 1:
Red Cordaveen
Seat & Bolster Material 2:
Red Plain Cordaveen
![1956 Buick Interior Trim Combination 400-1-2 1956 Buick Seat & Bolster Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1956-buick-interior-trim-combination-400-1-2.jpg)
![1956 Buick Interior Trim Combination 400-1-2 1956 Buick Seat & Bolster Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1956-buick-interior-trim-combination-400-1-2.jpg)
Trim #410
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat & Bolster Material 1:
Light Green Cordaveen
Seat & Bolster Material 2:
Medium Green Plain Cordaveen
![1956 Buick Interior Trim Combination 410-1 1956 Buick Seat & Bolster Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1956-buick-interior-trim-combination-410-1.jpg)
![1956 Buick Interior Trim Combination 410-2 1956 Buick Seat & Bolster Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1956-buick-interior-trim-combination-410-2.jpg)
Trim #420
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat & Bolster Material 1:
Light Blue Cordaveen
Seat & Bolster Material 2:
Medium Blue Plain Cordaveen
![1956 Buick Interior Trim Combination 420-1 1956 Buick Seat & Bolster Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1956-buick-interior-trim-combination-420-1.jpg)
![1956 Buick Interior Trim Combination 420-2 1956 Buick Seat & Bolster Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1956-buick-interior-trim-combination-420-2.jpg)
Trim #430
This is a Standard Trim.
Seat & Bolster Material 1:
Ivory Cordaveen
Seat & Bolster Material 2:
Black Plain Cordaveen
![1956 Buick Interior Trim Combination 430-1 1956 Buick Seat & Bolster Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1956-buick-interior-trim-combination-430-1.jpg)
![1956 Buick Interior Trim Combination 430-2 1956 Buick Seat & Bolster Material](https://www.hometownbuick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/1956-buick-interior-trim-combination-430-2.jpg)
The 1956 Buick Special series had the most interior options of all 1950s Buicks. Four different interior combinations were offered for the 1956 Buick Special Convertible (Model 46C) – 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 Convertible
- 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 Special Convertible 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 Convertible!
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