Buick Special Estate Wagon, 1956
Buick Estate Wagon
Buick Estate Wagon•
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Chassis No.: 4C4031883
US$31,360 USD | Sold
- 322ci V8 Engine
- 2-Barrel Carburetor
- 220bhp at 4,400 rpm
- 2-Speed Automatic Transmission
- Independent Front Suspension and a Solid Axle Rear
- Four Wheel Drum Brakes
- Among the rarest of its kind: only about 4,545 Estate Wagons were built in 1956 out of 13,770 four-door station wagons.
- Designed to seat up to six passengers, it featured front and rear bench seats, with the rear seat folding down for expanded cargo space.
The distinctive design includes Sweepspear chrome trim, fender mounted VentiPorts (portholes), a panoramic (wraparound) windshield, vertical taillights, and a practical split tailgate. Known for steady highway reliability and cruisability, some examples show additional upgrades like pusher fans, dual exhaust, power steering, brakes, and even aftermarket A/C.
Interiors typically feature vinyl bench seats, front and rear, in coordinated colors—turquoise and green, red and ivory, or mint and white—often matching the exterior two-tone finish. The steering wheel is a stylish three‑spoke design with a chrome horn ring and Buick crest, framing instruments like the 120-mph speedometer and auxiliary gauges, including fuel, oil pressure, amps, and coolant.
Amenities included Sonomatic push‑button AM radio, tissue dispenser, trip odometer, clock, and a heater & defroster with optional A/C available. The rear bench folds (often split-folding) to expand cargo space—making the wagon both luxurious and practical.
The 1956 Special Estate Wagon stands out as one of Buick's rare mid‑50s station wagons—offering both aesthetic charm and practicality. Whether original survivors or restored showpieces, these wagons represent a blend of period styling, robust performance, and spacious utility.
THE CAR OFFERED
Acquired out of a prominent car collection in Canada, this 1956 Buick Special Estate Wagon presents itself as being very well maintained and finished in a period shade of tangerine over a white interior.
https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/30560/lot/105/1956-buick-special-estate-wagon-chassis-no-4c4031883/
Cost
115,170 AED
