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£7,635

1953 Buick Special Riviera 2-Door Hardtop

United States • 19 Aug 2026

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AI Listing Summary

This 1953 Buick Special Riviera two-door hardtop is a classic example of the model, featuring a distinctive yellow and white exterior with a green interior. It's powered by a 263ci straight-eight engine paired with a Dynaflow automatic transmission and comes with desirable features like a push-button radio and heater.
With a 'no reserve' auction and showing 14k miles (though total mileage is unknown), this Buick presents as a solid classic, likely requiring minor reconditioning typical for a vehicle of its age, making it an attractive prospect for collectors.

Condition

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The car is described as a 1953 Buick Special Riviera two-door hardtop finished in yellow and white over a green interior. It features a 263ci straight-eight engine with Dynaflow Drive automatic transmission. Equipment includes 15″ painted steel wheels with hubcaps, whitewall tires, chrome bumpers, a push-button AM radio, and a heater. The odometer shows 14k miles, but total mileage is unknown. The listing does not mention any major mechanical issues or significant cosmetic damage. There are no specific mentions of dents, scratches, or curb marks, suggesting it's in good overall condition for its age, but not perfect. Therefore, a 'Very Good' rating seems appropriate, acknowledging some wear expected in a classic car without major defects.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

17052958

Odometer:

14,000 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

TMU 263ci Inline-Eight Dynaflow 2-Speed Automatic Transmission Yellow & White Paint Green Cloth Upholstery Yellow 15" Steel Wheels w/Hubcaps Push-Button Radio Heater Chrome bumpers
This 1953 Buick Special is a Riviera two-door hardtop that is finished in yellow and white over a green interior.

Power is provided by a 263ci straight-eight linked with a Dynaflow Drive automatic transmission.

Equipment includes 15″ painted steel wheels, bright hubcaps, chrome bumpers, a push-button AM radio, and a heater.

This Special is now offered on dealer consignment at no reserve with New York registration.

Finished in yellow and white, the car is equipped with a driver-side mirror, chrome bumpers, and front Ventiports.

Painted 15″ steel wheels feature bright hubcaps and are mounted with whitewall tires.

Braking is provided by drums at each corner.

Green cloth covers the split-back front bench and the rear bench, and coordinated two-tone green accents the door panels and dashbaord.

A push-butt...