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Buick first used the Century nameplate in the 1930s, commemorating its ability to exceed 100 mph. The first year to see a Buick wearing the 'Century' name in the post World War II was in 1954. This model had Buick's most powerful engine in the smallest model and fitted with tastefully understated bodywork. The Century's 'Fireball' overhead-valve V8 engine was capable of producing 255 horsepower in 1956. Zero-to-sixty took less than ten seconds, with the quarter-mile times of around 17 seconds and a top speed exceeding 110 mph.
The Century was styling, with the four oval 'ventiports' and leather trim. For 1956, Buick built just 4,721 Century Convertible Coupes.
This example was given a body-off-frame restoration in the mid-2000s. It is painted in two-tone blue with a correct light blue, dark blue and white tri-tone interior, with correct Grosse Pointe carpets.
In 2010, this Buick Century was offered for sale at RM Auctions 'Automobiles of Amelia Island' sale in Amelia Island, Florida. The car was estimated to sell for $70,000-$90,000. As bidding came to a close, the car has been sold for the sum of $66,000, inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2010
The Century was styling, with the four oval 'ventiports' and leather trim. For 1956, Buick built just 4,721 Century Convertible Coupes.
This example was given a body-off-frame restoration in the mid-2000s. It is painted in two-tone blue with a correct light blue, dark blue and white tri-tone interior, with correct Grosse Pointe carpets.
In 2010, this Buick Century was offered for sale at RM Auctions 'Automobiles of Amelia Island' sale in Amelia Island, Florida. The car was estimated to sell for $70,000-$90,000. As bidding came to a close, the car has been sold for the sum of $66,000, inclusive of buyer's premium.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2010
2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $70,000-USD $90,000
Sale Price :
USD $66,000
1956 Buick Century Series 60 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Buick Century Series 60
(Data based on Model Year 1956 sales)
1956 Buick Century Convertible Chassis#: 6c4007183 Sold for USD$44,000 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1956 Buick Century Wagon Chassis#: 4c4048270 Sold for USD$33,000 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |
1956 Buick Century Custom Sold for USD$60,500 2022 Mecum : Glendale | |
1956 Buick Century Convertible Sold for USD$39,600 2021 Mecum : Chicago | |
1956 BUICK CENTURY CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 6C2056546 Sold for USD$63,800 2021 Barrett-Jackson : Houston | |
1956 Buick Century Convertible Sold for USD$34,100 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | |
1956 Buick SPECIAL ESTATE Sold for USD$37,000 2021 GAA : February 2021 | |
1956 Buick Century Sold for USD$15,400 2018 Mecum : 2018 Chicago | |
1956 Buick Century Estate Wagon Chassis#: 6C2022016 Sold for USD$28,600 2018 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | |
1956 BUICK CENTURY CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 6C4007183 Sold for USD$44,000 2018 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1956 BUICK CENTURY Sold for USD$9,000 2017 Leake - Tulsa | |
1956 BUICK CENTURY CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 6C2056546 Sold for USD$66,000 2017 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale | |
1956 Buick Century 4-Door Hardtop Sold for USD$6,500 2012 Mecum Auctions - Kansas City MO | |
1956 Buick Century Convertible 322 CI, Automatic Sold for USD$37,000 2012 Mecum - Des Moines, IA | |
1956 Buick Century Convertible 322 CI, Automatic Sold for USD$27,500 2012 Mecum's 25th Original Spring Classic - Indianapolis | |
1956 BUICK CENTURY COUPE Chassis#: 6C2006725 Sold for USD$31,500 2011 McCormick's - Auction 51-Palm Springs, California | |
1956 Buick Century 4-Door Hardtop Sold for USD$21,000 2011 Mecum Auctions - Dallas, TX Auction | |
1956 Buick 60 Century Hotrod Chassis#: 6C202930 Sold for USD$58,500 2011 Bonhams - The Wallace 'Wally' Lewis Collection | |
1956 Buick Century 2-Door Hardtop Sold for USD$30,500 2010 Mecum - Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction | |
1956 Buick Century Convertible Coupe Sold for USD$66,000 2010 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Amelia Island |
Buick Century Series 60s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1956 Buick Century Series 60's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1956 Buick Century Convertible | 2019 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale | ||||
1956 Buick Century 4 Door | 2017 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale Az | ||||
1956 Buick Century | 2016 Mecum : Chicago | $15,000 | |||
1956 Buick Century | 2016 Mecum : Chicago | $10,000 | |||
1956 Buick Century Street Rod | 2013 Auctions America Auburn Spring | $25,000 | |||
1956 Buick Century Convertible | 6C3059385 | 2012 Russo and Steele Scottsdale | |||
1956 BUICK CENTURY | 2010 Silver Auction Portland | $8,250 |
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