1956 Buick Century Riviera

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

In 1956, the Buick Century was part of the midlevel Series 60 lineup. Distinguished by its stylish design, the Century wore an aerodynamic body with a distinctive grille, lots of exterior chrome and brightwork, and Buick’s famed ventiports in the fenders.

Under the hood, the Century was powered by a torquey 322ci V8 making 255 horsepower, and the Dynaflow automatic transmission gained a reputation for both smooth performance, and smooth operation. A sturdy X-braced frame with crossmembers and 12” drum brakes provided the stability and stopping power to handle that powerful powertrain.

Inside, the interior was a comfortable and luxurious place to travel, and featured high-quality materials, spacious seating, and a range of standard and optional amenities that sat on the cutting edge of 1950s technology.

This example is finished in two-tone light blue over dark blue, with a white top and matching upholstery. It rides on 15” wheels wearing whitewall tires, is equipped with air conditioning components, and is powered by the 322ci V8 backed by a Dynaflow transmission.