1956 Buick Century Base Convertible 2-door 5.3l Coral(pink)& White! on 2040-cars
Chilmark, Massachusetts, United States
Engine:5.3L 5272CC 322Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Body Type:Convertible
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Sub Model: Century Convertible
Make: Buick
Exterior Color: Pink/White
Model: Century
Interior Color: Black/White
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: U/K
Number of Cylinders: 8
Options: Convertible
Power Options: Power Windows
Mileage: 86,911
This is a stunning 1956 Buick Century Convertible, in the highly desirable Tahiti Coral and Dover White combo. Purchased this car at Kruse Auction in 2002, and have driven it very lightly ever since. (Maybe 1500 miles in 11 years!) Great frame up resto on this beauty, smooth driving, smooth shifting Variable-Pitch Dynaflow, rebuilt original 322 nailhead, all new interior with that lovely "bow tie" effect that was for the Century only! Underneath it's as clean as a new car, and the top is perfect. (White vinyl). Will add pics of the top later, as it started to rain when I had the car out for pics! Radio works perfectly, all gauges work too, and there is an additional temp. gauge installed under the dash. Has the "Buick is a Beauty too!" vanity mirror, as well as the rare tissue dispenser. The power windows work perfectly, and very fast! This baby stops traffic wherever she goes, and is always the center of attention!! Please let me know if you have any questions, and feel free to ask! Hate to sell her, but have other plans.....if you've been looking for one of these, here's a chance to own the BEST!!
Buick Century for Sale
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