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1955 BUICK CENTURY CONVERTIBLE COUPE

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    1955 Buick Century

  • VIN 6B8001383
  • The VIN decodes to a 1955 Buick Century.
  • Basic
  • Model Year
    1955
    Make
    Buick
  • Series
    Century
    Trim Level
    Convertible Coupe
  • Production
    5588
    Origin
    United States
  • Base Price
    $2727.00 USD
  • Axle Type
  • Axle Type
    Semifloating
  • Body
  • Model Number
    66C
    Weight
    3950 lbs
  • Passengers
    6
    Doors
    2
  • Body Maker
    Fisher
  • Brakes
  • Emergency Brake
    Rear service brakes
    Brake Size
    12 in.
  • Service
    4 wheel hydraulic drum
  • Capacities
  • Fuel Tank
    19 gal.
    Rear Differential
    4.5 pt.
  • Transmission
    2.5 pt.
    Oil
    6 qt.
  • Carburetor
  • Carburetor Make
    Carter or Rochester
  • Clutch Type
  • Clutch Type
    Single plate dry disc
    Clutch Size
    10.5 inches
  • Differential
  • Differential Ratio
    3.90 :1
    Differential
    Hypoid
  • Dimension
  • Height
    62.2 in.
    Length
    206.7 in.
  • Rear Tread
    59 in.
    Wheelbase
    122 in.
  • Width
    76.2 in.
  • Engine
  • Engine No. Location
    On left cylinder bank, just below head.
    Main Bearings
    5
  • Engine Numbers
    Starting V720080-6
    Bore and Stroke
    4 & 3 13/64 in.
  • Cylinders
    8
    Compression Ratio
    8.4 :1
  • Lubrication
    Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
    Torque
    330@3000 ft/lbs
  • Displacement
    322 cu. in.
    Rated Horsepower
    51.20 hp
  • Engine Type
    Downdraft 4-barrel
    Valve Lifters
    Hydraulic
  • Engine Type
    Helical
    Brake Horsepower
    236@4600 hp
  • Engine Type
    V8 Valve-in-head
  • Exterior Colors
  • Exterior Colors
  • Other Systems Specifications
  • Exhaust System
    Single
    Ignition System
    Distributor and coil
  • Fuel Type
    Premium
    Cooling System
    Centrifugal pump with thermostat
  • Battery
    12
    Cooling System
    16.5 Quarts
  • Radiator
    Cellular
  • Standard/Optional Equipment
  • Dynaflow automatic transmission
    Optional
    Air conditioning
    Optional
  • Radio
    Optional
    Heater and Defroster
    Optional
  • Power brakes
    Optional
    Power windows
    Optional
  • Power steering
    Optional
    Power seats
    Optional
  • Steering Gear
  • Steering Gear
    Power hydraulic
  • Suspension
  • Rear Suspension
    Coil springs
    Front Suspension
    Independent coil springs
  • Transmission
  • Gears
    3
    Drive
    Rear wheel drive
  • 1st
    2.39 :1
    2nd
    1.53 :1
  • 3rd
    1 :1
    Reverse
    2.53 :1
  • VIN Data
  • VIN Location
    Plate on left front door pillar & stamped on left front frame crossmember extension.
  • Wheels, Rims & Tires
  • Tire Size
    7.6 x 15
    Spare Location
    Trunk

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