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1957 Buick Century Caballero Estate Wagon Chassis no. 6D8018488
United States • 1 Jun 2014
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare 1957 Buick Century Caballero Estate Wagon, a pillar-less four-door design, restored with rebuilt engine, bare metal respray, and new interior. It features factory air conditioning and upgraded front disc brakes, having been extensively used and featured in numerous publications.

Condition
7
While the car has been restored to a high level of authenticity, the description mentions it has been used extensively since its restoration, suggesting some wear and tear. Additionally, the upgrade to front disc brakes, while improving safety, deviates from the original factory specifications, which could affect its rating as a classic car.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
6D8018488
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
5LZB398
RHD/LHD:
LHD
364ci OHV 'Nailhead' V8 Engine 300bhp at 4,600rpm Single carburetor Dynaflow 2-speed automatic transmission Independent Front Suspension and Semi-Elliptic Rear Leaf Springs with Live Rear Axel 4-Wheel Drum Brakes *Rare example of Buick's top wagon *Factory equipped with air conditioning *Restored to a high level of authenticity *Featured in many books and magazine articles The Caballero The station wagon had grown to prominence pre- and immediately post-war as an excellent people hauler and utilitarian vehicle.
Originally built with heavy additions of wood trim for both structural and aesthetic reasons, the maintenance intensive nature of those early wagons bred the all-steel wagons that would dominate the suburban landscape from the 1950s until the introduction of the minivan in the 1980s.
Buick was fast on the trend, but took it one step further by incorporating the pillar-less four-door design of its Riviera sedan into a practical wagon.
The pillar-less design created an airy "ha...
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£12,379
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£33,381
Median Price (Since 2020)
£71,590
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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