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.

If you have any questions about shipping or transportation, please do not hesitate to contact us at shipping@kickdown.com . We would be happy to provide you with a non-binding offer for the transport of your new vehicle.