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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
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.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1955 Buick Special Convertible | 5B5008675 | 2022 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 Wagon | 4B1113385 | 2016 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 Special | 4B2054628 | 2013 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 SPECIAL | 4B1113937 | 2008 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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