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£12,926
1953 Buick Special 2-Door Riviera Custom Roadster
United States • 18 May 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1953 Buick Special is a custom roadster conversion featuring a 263ci straight-eight engine, automatic transmission, and a unique yellow paint job with faux patina. It includes a tan leather interior, updated stereo, and comes with original sales documents, though it has some functional issues and modifications that affect its overall condition.
Condition
6
The car has been modified and has custom paint with faux patina, indicating wear. The listing mentions the fuel level gauge is not functional, and there are modifications such as the removal of windshield wipers. The interior has been reupholstered, and while the engine has been rebuilt, there's a mix of new and old components. These factors suggest moderate wear and the need for some reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
70740234
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
50-825
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Custom Roadster Conversion 263ci Inline-Eight Dynaflow Two-Speed Automatic Transmission Green & Yellow Paint w/Pinstriping Tan Leather Upholstery 15" Steel Wheels Whitewall Tires Drum Brakes Banjo-Style Steering Wheel Replacement Wiring Harness Traffic Light Viewer Bluetooth-Capable Stereo
This 1953 Buick Special two-door Riviera was acquired by the seller in 2016 and subsequent work involved permanently removing the factory hardtop, reupholstering the interior in tan leather, adding the yellow paint with faux patina, and replacing the wiring harness.
The car is powered by a 263ci straight-eight connected to a Dynaflow Drive automatic transmission, and additional equipment includes 15″ steel wheels, whitewall tires, drum brakes, a banjo-style steering wheel, a Bluetooth-capable stereo, and ancillary gauges.
This custom Special two-door Riviera is now offered with original sales invoices, manufacturer’s literature, service receipts, a vintage cooler, and a clean Colorado title in the ...
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£7,635
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,139
Median Price (Since 2020)
£36,241
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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