Buick Series 40 Special Riviera Coupé (1956)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 163 photos
• Video including engine run and test drive
• Classic Data brief evaluation from 2015 with a grade of 2- available
• TÜV will be renewed upon request prior to sale
• New service will be performed before sale

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1956
• First delivery: USA
• Engine: 5.2-liter V8 engine with 220 hp (162 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Wine red/white
• Interior: black-and-white faux leather upholstery
• TÜV will be renewed upon sale, H-license plate
• Equipment:
• Radio (one vintage and one modern radio included)
• Clock

Condition

Exterior

• Two-tone exterior color: wine red/white
• The Buick has been completely repainted in the past. The paint job was done in the USA
• The paint and body are in good condition, with age-related signs of wear
• Chrome parts show age-related pitting and rust (Image 37, Image 42, Image 54)
• There are signs of wear in the paint on the front right side of the hood (Image 43)
• The underbody has been cleaned and sealed with Owatrol. It shows some surface rust, but there are no known instances of rust-through or need for repair
• The trunk shows signs of wear (surface rust, mat is partially missing)
• The car is equipped with 2015 Silverstone whitewall tires with good tread

Interior

• Black-and-white faux leather interior
• The interior is in good condition with minor signs of wear
• Full-length front bench seat
• There are no known damages to the interior
• The stitching on the passenger-side sun visor is coming loose (Image 115)

Mechanics

• The Buick is ready to drive immediately
• Big-block Nailhead V8 with a characteristic, deep, and bassy sound
• Smooth engine operation without noticeable background noise
• Smooth idling with a classic V8 rhythm
• The automatic transmission shifts flawlessly
• The windshield wipers do not work. Otherwise, there are no known technical issues
• Just under €15,000 has been invested in the Buick (documented)
• A new service will be performed before sale

History

Ownership history

• 2015 to present: Current owner
• First delivery in the USA
• No further ownership history is known

Service history

• 2015:
• Front axle completely overhauled
• Alternator replaced
• Ignition system overhauled
• Carburetor cleaned
• Brake hoses replaced
• Rear shock absorbers replaced
• And other minor repairs
• A new service will be performed before sale

Documents

• Classic Data rating: 2- (Image 153)
• TÜV reports (Image 155)
• Vehicle documents (Image 154)
• Invoices (Images 156 to 163)

Summary

For sale is a 1956 Buick Series 40 Special Riviera Coupé in a burgundy-and-white two-tone paint scheme and featuring a black-and-white faux leather interior. The Buick is a rare US coupé with a Big Block V8 and classic cruiser appeal. The vehicle has an H-license plate, a Classic Data rating of 2-, and documented investments totaling approximately 14,860 euros. The big-block V8, the automatic transmission, and the technical upgrades already performed make this Buick an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts of American street cruisers with an authentic look.