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1954 BUICK SPECIAL CONVERTIBLE COUPE


    1954 Buick Special

  • VIN 4A8012271
  • The VIN decodes to a 1954 Buick Special.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1954
    Make
    Buick
  • Series
    Special
    Trim Level
    Convertible Coupe
  • Base Price
    $2343.00 USD
    Origin
    United States
  • Production
    3135
  • Axle Type
  • Axle Type
    Semifloating
  • Body
  • Model Number
    46C
    Passengers
    6
  • Body Maker
    Fisher
    Doors
    2
  • Weight
    3815 lbs
  • Brakes
  • Brake Size
    12 in.
    Service
    4 wheel hydraulic drum
  • Emergency Brake
    Rear service brakes
  • Capacities
  • Fuel Tank
    19 gal.
    Oil
    6 qt.
  • Transmission
    1.75 pt.
    Rear Differential
    4.5 pt.
  • Carburetor
  • Carburetor Make
    Scoe
  • Clutch Type
  • Clutch Type
    Single plate dry disc
    Clutch Size
    10 inches
  • Differential
  • Differential Ratio
    3.90 :1
    Differential
    Hypoid
  • Dimension
  • Height
    62.3 in.
    Width
    76.6 in.
  • Length
    206.3 in.
    Wheelbase
    122 in.
  • Rear Tread
    59 in.
  • Engine
  • Main Bearings
    5
    Rated Horsepower
    42.05 hp
  • Compression Ratio
    7.2 :1
    Lubrication
    Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
  • Brake Horsepower
    143@4200 hp
    Cylinders
    8
  • Engine No. Location
    On left cylinder bank, just below head.
    Bore and Stroke
    3 5/8 & 3 13/64 in.
  • Displacement
    264 cu. in.
    Engine Numbers
    Starting V273956-4
  • Torque
    228@2200 ft/lbs
    Valve Lifters
    Hydraulic
  • Engine Type
    Dual downdraft
    Engine Type
    Helical
  • Engine Type
    V8 Valve-in-head
  • Exterior Colors
  • Exterior Colors
  • Other Systems Specifications
  • Radiator
    Cellular
    Ignition System
    Distributor and coil
  • Fuel Type
    Regular
    Cooling System
    Centrifugal pump with thermostat
  • Exhaust System
    Single
    Cooling System
    16.5 Quarts
  • Battery
    12
  • Standard/Optional Equipment
  • Dynaflow automatic transmission
    Optional
  • Steering Gear
  • Steering Gear
    Ball bearing worm and nut
  • Suspension
  • Rear Suspension
    Coil springs
    Front Suspension
    Independent coil springs
  • Transmission
  • Drive
    Rear wheel drive
    Gears
    3
  • 1st
    2.67 :1
    2nd
    1.66 :1
  • 3rd
    1 :1
    Reverse
    3.02 :1
  • VIN Data
  • VIN Location
    Plate on left front door pillar & stamped on left front frame crossmember extension.
  • Wheels, Rims & Tires
  • Spare Location
    Trunk
    Tire Size
    7.6 x 15

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