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1955 BUICK SPECIAL ESTATE WAGON

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    1955 Buick Special

  • VIN 4B8046955
  • The VIN decodes to a 1955 Buick Special.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1955
    Make
    Buick
  • Series
    Special
    Trim Level
    Estate Wagon
  • Production
    2952
    Origin
    United States
  • Base Price
    $2726.00 USD
  • Axle Type
  • Axle Type
    Semifloating
  • Body
  • Passengers
    6
    Weight
    3920 lbs
  • Body Maker
    Fisher
    Model Number
    49
  • Doors
    4
  • Brakes
  • Emergency Brake
    Rear service brakes
    Service
    4 wheel hydraulic drum
  • Brake Size
    12 in.
  • Capacities
  • Transmission
    1.75 pt.
    Oil
    6 qt.
  • Rear Differential
    4.5 pt.
    Fuel Tank
    19 gal.
  • 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 in.
    Width
    76.2 in.
  • Length
    206.7 in.
    Wheelbase
    122 in.
  • Rear Tread
    59 in.
  • Engine
  • Main Bearings
    5
    Rated Horsepower
    42.05 hp
  • Lubrication
    Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
    Compression Ratio
    7.5 :1
  • Bore and Stroke
    3 5/8 & 3 13/64 in.
    Cylinders
    8
  • Engine No. Location
    On left cylinder bank, just below head.
    Brake Horsepower
    188@4800 hp
  • Engine Numbers
    Starting V720080-4
    Displacement
    264 cu. in.
  • Torque
    256@2400 ft/lbs
    Valve Lifters
    Hydraulic
  • Engine Type
    Helical
    Engine Type
    Dual downdraft
  • Engine Type
    V8 Valve-in-head
  • Exterior Colors
  • Exterior Colors
  • Other Systems Specifications
  • Fuel Type
    Regular
    Exhaust System
    Single
  • Ignition System
    Distributor and coil
    Battery
    12
  • Cooling System
    Centrifugal pump with thermostat
    Cooling System
    16.5 Quarts
  • Radiator
    Cellular
  • Standard/Optional Equipment
  • Heater and Defroster
    Optional
    Air conditioning
    Optional
  • Dynaflow automatic transmission
    Optional
    Power brakes
    Optional
  • Power seats
    Optional
    Power steering
    Optional
  • Radio
    Optional
    Power windows
    Optional
  • Steering Gear
  • Steering Gear
    Ball bearing worm and nut
  • Suspension
  • Front Suspension
    Independent coil springs
    Rear Suspension
    Coil springs
  • Transmission
  • Gears
    3
    Drive
    Rear wheel drive
  • 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
    7.1 x 15

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