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$18,000
Redcliff, CAN Redcliff, CAN
Private Seller
Redcliff, CAN
36,070 mi TMU
Automatic
LHD
Project
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About this 1956 Buick Special

VIN: 4C2050267

August 16, 2025
Must sell. Will consider all reasonable offers.
1956 Buick Riviera Special
VIN 4C2050267, 36070 miles, 58049 kilometres
Restoration Report
Restoration was initially undertaken by Rudy Schiller in Las Vegas in 2008. He had the engine, transmission, starter, generator, gas tank, radiator, brakes, tires, paint, interior all completed. Details of expenses and invoices available. It was not driven much to 2015.
Purchased in July 2015 from Atomic Motors in Henderson Nevada.
The car could not get registered in Alberta as it failed the out of province inspection.
The following list of repairs were completed since:
1. Replaced wiper motor with electric.
2. Refinished existing horns. Installed additional new horns.
3. Installed electric brake switch at the pedal.
4. Replaced entire front end suspension components.
5. Purchased 4 barrel intake manifold. Not installed
6. Replaced front and rear shocks.
7. Cleaned away minor surface rust and dirt from inside the wheel wells and applied two coats of black Tremclad paint.
8. Prepped and painted much of the underside of the front end.
9. Prepped and painted front springs. Added new insulators.
10. Prepped and painted much of the underside of the read undercarriage.
11. Dark blue paint was professionally polished.
12. Cooling system was flushed and re-filled by Nelson Radiator.
13. New battery in September 2023.
14. Wheel alignment and Out of Province inspection by Murray Hyundai September 14, 2023.
The following items still need attention.
1. Speedometer
2. Gas Guage
3. Oil Pressure Gage
4. Cracked Passenger Window
5. Interior carpet loose ends
6. Trunk Liner
7. Battery tie down
8. Heater is not connected.
9. Rubber mount electric fuel pump
10. Trim panels for front seats

Out of Province Inspection passed September 14, 2023. Registered in Alberta September 18, 2023.

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Vehicle History

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Aug 14, 2009
Purchase reported via public record for $3,503
Nevada, USA

Specs

Details about this vehicle - curated by our market specialists.

Year
1956
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Base Model
Model Trim
-
Engine
322ci V8 (5.3L)
Transmission
Automatic
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Project
Mileage
36,070 mi TMU
VIN
4C2050267
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Coupe
Doors
2 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Blue
Int. Color Group
Blue

Market Summary

The Buick Special - 2nd Gen (1949 to 1958) market.

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The second generation of Buick Special was introduced in 1949. The second generation Special saw updated styling and mechanicals. The second... Learn more.

There are 40 Buick Special for sale across all model years (1936 to 1969) and variants, 14 are 2nd Gen and 3 are model year 1956 . There were 92 2nd Gen sold in the last 5 years.

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