1955 Buick Roadmaster Riviera 2-Door Hardtop Coupe Factory Air Conditioning A/C

1955 Buick Roadmaster

This is a 1955 Buick Roadmaster Riviera 2-Door Hardtop Coupe.
RARE FACTORY Air Conditioning A/CPower WindowsPower Seat (2 way)Power SteeringPower BrakesSonomaticE-Z-EYE Glass (green tint)Power Antenna w/correct hardwareTrico windshield washers
I took this vehicle in on a trade about 3 years ago (they wanted my 1941 Cadillac Convertible Coupe) and have been taking it to local car shows over the summers. It has always been a very nice well cared for car, was in the hands of a collector since 1970's, and partially amateur restored in the 1980's (they repainted it, rechromed most of the large parts, re-upholstered the seats, some mechanicals, and .....).
It was very nicely re-repainted about 4 years ago, body moldings polished, had brakes redone w/new lines, new fuel line, Renu gas tank, and .... (just prior to my purchase) and I have been upgrading it since.
In my ownership I have done such as:Restored Wheels (yes they are straight too),Installed BF Goodrich White Wall Radials (4) - still have signs of stickers present,Restored Hubcaps (you will not find a finer set of Roadmaster flipper bar caps),Misc. NOS Chrome,Reproduction Portholes,New Daytona Weave Carpet,Reproduction 1955 Floormats in Maroon (4)Some Engine Bay Detailing,New Front Seat Cushion Foam (from Jenkins Interiors)Installed Period Correct Seatbelts front and rear.Misc New Rubber (about $600 plus worth)NOS/Reproduction Exhaust System (no easy task to find)Restored Exhaust ManifoldsRestored Trunk UpholsteryNew Wiper BladesNew Optima Battery in period case to conceal itNew Reproduction Door Sill Plates (I still have to install the drivers side)Distributor CapPackard 440 Ignition WiresRestored Valve CoversRestored Spark Plug CoversRestored Engine Pan/Starter Cover (not installed currently)Rebuilt Starter w/NOS SolenoidReproduction Braided Battery CablesReproduction Radiator CapAnd, ....
What I like about the car is that it is very respectable condition for any 1950's car - very clean underneath (undercoated lightly eons ago all be it now flaking off from time) and a beautiful frame. And, it shows that it has been cared for - lots of beautiful original chrome and trim. I also love such as the near flawless chromed aluminum grill. And flipper bar/spinner hubcaps are great too.
It is also on the Cadillac platform and basically is a Cadillac for the die-hard Buick Enthusiast, fancy gold plated trim unique for 1955, Roadmaster only hubcaps for 1955, and ....
The car can use additional upgrading, the speedometer cable broke on a cold day in the Spring, the horns are not working, I have never tried to get the a/c working, radio has no sound and the radio hidden in the tissue box has no sound either, I have been running it on an electric fuel pump but just purchased a kit to rebuild the vacuum pump, and a valve or two is a little more noisy than I would like but running well and seems to not be a problem (we are having a good time with it).
Manuals Included: Shop, Original Owners
Amazingly complete - right down to proper bolts, little lock washers, and ....
Currently repainting black parts on Jack (that is why it is not in trunk, but base is under cover holding down spare tire), have new air cleaner decal to install and a/c decal too, and .....
Some extra parts (mostly small)
Clear Ohio Title
Car is located near I-275 and I-71 in the Kenwood-Montgomery-Blue Ash area of North-East Cincinnati. It can be seen and driven by appointment - just message me and I will get you a phone number to call.
Selling as I am restoring a 1936 Auburn 852 and have limited garage space (like to have my cars at home) and now limited time too.

• Condition: Used
• Make: Buick
• Model: Roadmaster
• SubModel: Riviera
• Type: Coupe
• Year: 1955
• Mileage: 94,506
• VIN: 7 B1059548
• Color: Black
• Engine size: 322 Nailhead
• Number of cylinders: 8
• Power options: Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Seats
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Automatic
• Drive type: RWD
• Interior color: Black/White/Red
• Drive side: Left-hand drive
• Vehicle Title: Clear
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