- VIN 4C8035172
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The VIN decodes to a 1956 Buick Special.
1956 Buick Special
- Basic
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Model Year1956MakeBuick
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SeriesSpecialTrim LevelConvertible Coupe
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OriginUnited StatesProduction9712
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Base Price$2467.00 USD
- Axle Type
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Axle TypeSemifloating
- Body
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Passengers6Weight3880 lbs
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Model Number46CDoors2
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Body MakerFisher
- Brakes
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Brake Size12 in.Emergency BrakeRear service brakes
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Service4 wheel hydraulic drum
- Capacities
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Transmission2.5 pt.Oil6 qt.
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Rear Differential6 pt.Fuel Tank19 gal.
- Carburetor
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Carburetor MakeScoe
- Clutch Type
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Clutch TypeSingle plate dry discClutch Size10.5 inches
- Differential
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Differential Ratio3.90 :1DifferentialHypoid
- Dimension
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Wheelbase122 in.Rear Tread59 in.
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Width75.5 in.Length205.1 in.
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Height62 in.
- Engine
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LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pinBrake Horsepower220@4400 hp
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Compression Ratio7.6 :1Rated Horsepower51.20 hp
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Cylinders8Main Bearings5
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Engine TypeDual downdraftDisplacement322 cu. in.
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Torque319@2400 ft/lbsValve LiftersHydraulic
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Engine TypeHelicalBore and Stroke4 & 3 13/64 in.
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Engine TypeV8 Valve-in-head
- Exterior Colors
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Exterior Colors
- Other Systems Specifications
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Exhaust SystemSingleBattery12
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Ignition SystemDistributor and coilRadiatorTube and center
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Cooling System17.5 QuartsCooling SystemCentrifugal pump with thermostat
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Fuel TypeRegular
- Standard/Optional Equipment
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Power windowsOptionalAir conditioningOptional
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Dynaflow automatic transmissionOptionalDual ExhaustOptional
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Power seatsOptionalPower steeringOptional
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Heater and DefrosterOptionalRadioOptional
- Steering Gear
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Steering GearBall bearing worm and nut
- Suspension
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Rear SuspensionCoil springsFront SuspensionIndependent coil springs
- Transmission
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DriveRear wheel driveGears3
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1st2.39 :12nd1.53 :1
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3rd1 :1Reverse2.53 :1
- VIN Data
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VIN LocationOn dash under hood & on hinge pillar post.
- Wheels, Rims & Tires
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Spare LocationTrunkTire Size7.1 x 15
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