https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/buick/series_40 Buick Series 40 for sale on Hotrodhotline https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/buick/series_40/1955/listing/213305 1955 Buick Series 40 Special Riviera Hardtop For consignment, a 1955 Buick Series 40 Special Riviera hardtop that had a frame off restoration, all new chrome, and some other new items we'll cover. The car placed in the top 40 at the 2019 Wildwood Boardwalk show and has other wins to its credit, having been used primarily for show. This is rolling art at its best with some Buick specific features that remain iconic. Exterior There's no way to quietly go about town as the Dover White and Turquoise explodes off the car in two tone splendor and billboard sized body panels. Emblematic of the 50's, the enormous chrome bumpers and their torpedo shaped protrusions are a testament to the junction of metal and art. V-shaped body trim molding delineates the turquoise from the white, while portholes and gas tank trim add to the artful use of metal and shapes to enhance the car's appearance. Wide white walls, which our consignor states are new, are mounted on 15-inch red rimmed steel wheels with proper Buick hubcaps looking fantastic. The additional metal trim around the window, plus the mirror, door handles, Special emblems, taillight trim, and rear bumper are in immaculate condition. This is indeed a show ready car, and the only flaws were found were some bubbles down low on the car, one with some rust showing through. Interior While the outside is ready for its starring role, the interior offers opportunity for further restoration. The door panels are nice with gray over black patterned vinyl and the door jambs are bright and clean. The split bench front seat in cloth is a bit tattered and torn and the gray shell appears to be in good condition. The rear seat is intact but shows some staining while the side walls which continue the pattern of the doors, are in great shape, providing passengers with a window crank handle to open the rear windows for one of the earliest pillarless riding experiences. Black and gray also dominate the dash beginning with the black steering wheel with horn ring and column mounted shifter. A glossy dash cover shades contours over the dual gauge cluster embedded in a gray band that extends across the long dash. Grated surfaces, robust levers, metal trimmed buttons, and the original AM radio are all a feast for the eyes and in very good condition. Black loop carpet sectional carpets cover the floor while the tan headliner provides opportunities for a brighter presentation. In the trunk we find some simple brown mats and a spare tire on a red rim and requisite jack. Drivetrain With the exception of some surface rust on the exhaust manifolds the engine under the big hood is clean and show worthy. It's a 264ci Nailhead V8 wearing a newer 4-barrel carburetor and sparked by added Pertronix ignition. A Dynaflow 2-speed automatic transmission is underfoot and sends power to the rear axle and 3.60 gears. Our Buick is equipped with drum brakes and a new master cylinder. Undercarriage The big X-frame dominates the underside, and we note only minor areas where surface rust makes an appearance. In fact, it appears the underside has been coated for protection. There's a bit of sludge built up by the wheels and suspension components, nothing a bit of brushing and elbow grease couldn't remedy. Beyond that, not a lot of extra oil around other than a drop on the differential. The single exhaust snakes its way through the X-frame and finds a stock style muffler before exiting at the right rear. Coil springs live up front and semi trailing arms and coil springs out back. The bottom of the doors look rust free. Drive-Ability This is not unlike a tank with luxury features as the big Riv rolls out onto the test loop purring along with the nailhead firing away smoothly. It's a comfortable ride made even more amenable by the fact everything works in the car with the exception of the windshield wipers. The greenhouse effect provides excellent visibility, and you'll need it with the long nose and a rear that's nearly as distant. Stunning car that rides beautifully. Is there a modern equivalent in a common car that we will look back 70 years from now and say, "what a piece of art!". I'll let you discuss that while you ponder garage space for this show stopping Buick which leaves room for your personal interpretation on the inside. Milton Berle once said, "Money can't buy you happiness. It just helps you look for it in more places.". Classic Auto Mall is one of those places and this Buick is one of those cars that can lead to happiness. 4B7035455 4-Series 40 Special B-1955 7-Framingham, MA Assy Plant 035455-Sequential Unit Number TRIM TAG 1955 MOD 55 46R-1955 40 Series Special Riviera Hardtop STYLE NO 55 4437-1955 40 Series Special Riviera Hardtop BODY NO BF6902-Framingham Body # TRIM NO 440-Light Grey Pattern Nylon & Light Grey Cordaveen PAINT NO EDD1-Temple Grey & Windsor Grey Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their histor https://www.classicautomall.com/vehicles/6229/1955-buick-series-40-special-riviera-hardtop Buick Series 40 https://www.hotrodhotline.com/forsale/vehicles/buick/series_40/1936/listing/212232 1936 Buick Series 40 Special 4 Door Sedan  For consignment, a 1936 Buick Series 40 Special 4 door sedan that's been reborn as a street rod.  It will come with a folder of build receipts and photos so you can see how it went from cool old car to super rad show car that's been chopped, frenched, shaved, lowered, and painted in colors and patterns that would have not entered the American psyche in 1936.  In fact, shades of gray, beige, dark blues, dark greens, and of course black were the primary choices back in the day.  Note: This vehicle is sold with a Pennsylvania reconstructed branding on the title Exterior Pearl White meets Hot Pink in an angular pattern, separated by a gray and blue swatch that lands at the rear fender and bounces over it to delineate the pink fender.  Straight on you'll see a hot pink car coming your way as the grille, fenders, and bumper are all one color.  Then the hood, roof, and upper section of the car reveal coverage of the white.  The chopped windows seem to raise the shoulder line of the car and the body has been lowered on the wheels creating an aggressive stance and an impressive presence for a large vehicle.  Frenched taillights are accompanied by a brake light behind the frenched in "36 Buick" 3rd brake light above the humpback trunk.  15-inch Weld wheels add even more shine to the car and billet side mirrors look right at home, while trumpet-like dual exhaust blasts out the back.  The door handles are shaved, and the paint is bright and dramatic and we note just a few imperfections.  A couple of bubbles are seen down low, a crack in the rocker panel along with some extra paint and some chips, and other areas of chipped or rusted seams on the bottom.  Interior Gray tweed covers the door cards including the window frame, arm rests, and door pulls.  Power windows and power locks are present!  The back doors, which open suicide style, receive the same treatment.  Tweed covers the walls and spills onto the bench seats, front and rear, for a clean monochromatic look.  Rear passengers have ample space and a handlebar mounted on the back of the front seats.  Soft and spacious, the bench seats are in great shape save for a hole on the front passenger side.  A wings style hotrod steering wheel recalls the outside wheels and the metal dash is smooth, painted in body color white.  VDO vintage line gauges relay the important information including RPMs, while a panel of tiny lights let you know what gear you are in.  An AM/FM/Cassette radio is on the right side of the dash and vent controls are found lower on a tweed panel.  A Lokar knob sits atop the floor mounted automatic shifter, and can you guess the material covering the floor?  Tweed, it is!  Everything matches including the headliner which is in fine shape.  Yep, in the trunk as well where we find a spare tire and the battery.   Drivetrain Open the big hood to find a very clean and dressed up 350ci engine with pink ignition wires to match the car!  Polished valve covers, air element, alternator, and pulleys make for a shiny presentation.  An Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor is under the air element and above an Edelbrock intake manifold.  What can't be seen from the top is the 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission that sets the car in motion.  What slows that motion are power disc brakes in the front helped by power drums in the back.  Undercarriage Headers lead to dual exhaust that find their way to Flowmaster mufflers, then out to the trumpets in back.  Plenty of surface rust underneath but that's better than invasive rust which we don't see.  We also don't see any fluids leaking and that's a good thing as well.  For suspension, this car is equipped with a Mustang II front end and leaf springs in back.  Our consignor notes rack and pinion steering is included.  Drive-Ability The big cabin feels cozy with the shorter tinted windows, but off we go onto the test loop in this bold car that can be seen easily by drivers on the Pennsylvania Turnpike that runs in front of the mall.   The big 4-barrel kicks into action and provides good throttle response and acceleration.  It's a nice driver and our consignor says he's driven to eleven states and we have no doubts.  All systems work and we get clearance from the tower to land this heavy 40 back in the mall.   What's pink and white and tweed all over?  This amazing '36 Buick Special.  It's big, it's bright, and it's got room for your whole family including cousins and their luggage!  It has a spectacular presence and will never be able to sneak into shows, or anywhere for that matter.  A beautiful street rod that is looking for a new garage.   Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and automotive professionals about amazing cars and their history. Tune in each week to the Classic Auto Mall Podcast wherever you enjoy listening. You can also watch on YouTube! https://www.classicautomall.com/vehicles/6381/1936-buick-series-40-special-4-door-sedan Buick Series 40