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1955 Buick Special Series 40 Convertible Coupe

  • Chassis Number: 4B4083179
  • Body Number: G 3623
Buick redesigned its model line for 1954; the following year, all that was needed with a simple freshening. Changes included 'Dagmar' front bumpers, named for the busty starlet for whom they resembled, and a wraparound windshield. In the back was a 'Florentine' window, and there were Ventiports that ran along each front fender. Many of these design cues were sourced from the 'dream car designs' that had been seen on Harley Earl's famous Motoramas.

This 1955 Buick Series 40 Special was part of the company's entry-level line. It came standard with a 188 horsepower, overhead-valve V8 engine, tubeless tires, directional signals, armrests, and additional insulation. Body styles included a two- and four-door hardtop, sedan, convertible, and a station wagon. Just over 10,000 examples of the Special Convertible were built.

This example is finished in two-tone Cherokee Red and Dover White and is equipped with a Sonomatic radio with a power antenna, wide whitewall bias-ply tires, vinyl upholstery with proper carpets, and power steering.

Since new, the car has been treated to a restoration. It is an AACA Senior award winner, and the car still wears the appropriate badge.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2014

2014 Motor City Auction by RM Auctions

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $60,000-USD $80,000 
Sale Price :
USD $57,750

1955 Buick Special Series 40 Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Buick Special Series 40

(Data based on Model Year 1955 sales)
1955 BUICK SPECIAL
Chassis#: 4B5056257
Sold for USD$15,400
  2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
 
1955 Buick Special
Sold for USD$30,800
  2022 Mecum : Las Vegas
 
1955 BUICK SPECIAL RIVIERA
Chassis#: 4B8022409
Sold for USD$19,800
  2022 Barrett-Jackson : Houston
 
1955 Buick Special
Chassis#: 4B5061514
Sold for USD$90,000
  2022 GAA : July 2022
 
1955 BUICK SPECIAL
Chassis#: 4B2084173
Sold for USD$35,200
  2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona
 
1955 Buick Special Riviera
Sold for USD$27,500
  2021 Mecum : Chicago
 
1955 Buick Special
Sold for USD$38,500
  2021 Mecum : Chattanooga
 
1955 Buick Special Riviera Hardtop
Sold for USD$37,400
  2021 Mecum : Glendale
 
1955 Buick Special Two-Door Sedan
Sold for USD$16,500
  2020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction
 
1955 Buick Special Riviera Coupe
Chassis#: 4B1133977
Sold for USD$19,250
  2020 RM Sothebys : Open Roads, North America
 
1955 Buick Special Riviera
Sold for USD$24,200
  2020 Mecum : Indy
 
1955 Buick Special Riviera Coupe
Chassis#: 4B1133977
Sold for USD$18,150
  2019 Auburn Spring : RM Auctions
 
1955 Buick Special
Sold for USD$11,500
  2019 Greensboro Auto Auction : March 2019
 
1955 Buick Special Estate Wagon
Chassis#: 4B1113385
Sold for USD$23,520
  2019 RM Sothebys : Scottsdale Arizona
 
1955 Buick Special Coupe
Sold for USD$23,925
  2019 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale
 
1955 Buick Riviera Special
Sold for USD$23,100
  2018 Mecum : Las Vegas
 
1955 Buick Special
Sold for USD$14,000
  2018 GAA : November 2018
 
1955 Buick Special Riviera
Sold for USD$33,000
  2018 Mecum : 2018 Chicago
 
1955 Buick Special Riviera Coupe
Chassis#: 4B1133977
Sold for USD$29,700
  2018 RM Sothebys : Hershey
 
1955 Buick Riviera Special
Sold for USD$7,646
  2018 Collector Car - Toronto Spring
 

Buick Special Series 40s That Failed To Sell At Auction

1955 Buick Special Series 40's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1955 Buick Special Convertible5B50086752022 Broad Arrow Auctions : West Palm Beach $50,000$75,000
1955 Buick Special 2022 Mecum : Glendale$30,000  
1955 Buick Special 2021 Mecum : Houston 2021$32,000  
1955 Buick Special Rivera 2018 Mecum : Hershey$24,000  
1955 Buick Special 2017 Mecum : Las Vegas$23,000  
1955 Buick Special Estate Wagon4B11133852016 Mecum : Monterey   
1955 BUICK SPECIAL CONVERTIBLE 2015 Mecum Harrisburg$55,000  
1955 Buick Special Convertible 2015 Auctions America Fort Lauderdale$37,000  
1955 Buick 2013 Mecum Dan Mecum's 26th Spring Classic$25,500  
1955 Buick 46C Special Convertible 264/188 HP, Automatic 2013 Mecum Dan Mecum's 26th Spring Classic$60,000  
1955 Buick 46C Special Convertible 2013 Mecum : Indianapolis$60,000  
1955 Buick Special 2013 Auctions America Auburn Spring$8,400  
1955 Buick Special4B20546282013 Silver Auction Ft McDowell, Arizona$51,000  
1955 Buick Special 2012 Mecum Auctions St. Paul, MN Auction$10,000  
1955 Buick 4-Door 2011 Mecum Auctions Kansas City, MO Spring Auction$20,000  
1955 Buick Special 46C Convertible 2009 Classic Car Auction of Toronto Spring$52,500  
1955 Buick Special 4D 2008 RM Auctions Classic Car Auction of Toronto Fall$9,500  
1955 BUICK SPECIAL4B11139372008 Silver Auction Hot August Nights$15,000  
1955 Buick Special Coupe 2004 Michigan International Fall Classic Car Auction$11,000  
1955 BUICK SPECIAL TWO DOOR 2002 Kruse Auction Dallas, TX$3,500  
1955 BUICK SPECIAL CONVERTIBLE 2001 Kruse Auction Branson, MO$24,000  
1955 BUICK SPECIAL RIVIERA TWO DOOR HARDTOP 2001 Kruse Auction West Palm Beach, FL$21,000  

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