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£16,242
401 Nailhead-Powered 1955 Buick Special 2-Door Riviera
United States • 26 Sept 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1955 Buick Special Riviera, featuring a powerful 401 Nailhead V8 and TH400 transmission, has undergone extensive refurbishment including suspension and brake upgrades. Despite a stylish red and gray repaint and a re-trimmed interior with modern amenities like A/C, it does show some wear with rust on the rocker panel and cracked glass, suggesting some reconditioning is still needed.
Condition
6
The car has undergone significant refurbishment and modification, including a rebuilt engine and transmission, suspension upgrades, and interior re-trim. However, there are noted cosmetic issues such as rust spots on the rocker panel and cracks in various glass pieces. The clock is also inaccurate, and total mileage is unknown. These factors place it in the 'Good' category, requiring some reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
4B2066279
Odometer:
66,000 miles
Reg Number:
7ECL450
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Replacement 401ci V8 Turbo-Hydramatic 4-Speed Automatic Transmission Red & Gray Paint Red & Gray Leather Upholstery 15″ Steel Wheels w/Bright Covers Triangulated Four-Link Rear Front Coilovers Front Disc Brakes Power Steering Power-Adjustable Front Bucket Seats Center Console Air Conditioning
This 1955 Buick Special two-door Riviera is said to have stayed in the same family until a friend of the seller purchased it in 2014.
Refurbishment and modification work was completed the year prior, which involved the installation of a 401ci Nailhead V8 and TH400 three-speed automatic transmission.
Suspension modifications included a triangulated four-link rear, air-lift rear shocks, front coilovers, front disc brakes, and power steering.
The body was refinished in red and gray.
Inside, the cabin was re-trimmed in a color-coordinated scheme, and power-adjustable front bucket seats, a center console, and air conditioning were added.
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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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