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1953 Buick Roadmaster Series 70
Riviera Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,068.00
No. Produced 50,523
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers 6
Model Number 72R
Weight 4,100lbs
Wheelbase 125.5 inches
Length 211 39/64 inches
Width 79 29/32 inches
Height 63 inches
Front Tread 60 inches
Rear Tread 62 13/64 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 322 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 & 3 13/64 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 8.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 188@4000
Rated Horsepower 51.20
Torque 300@2400
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting V2001-7
Engine No. Location On left cylinder bank, just below head.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Scoe
Type Dynaflow automatic
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 4
Gear Ratios
1st Not applicable
2nd Not applicable
3rd Not applicable
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse Not applicable
Not applicable
Clutch Size
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.62 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Ball bearing, worm & nut
Service 4 wheel hydraulic drum
Front Size 12 inches
Rear Size 12 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 12 inches
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 6 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type Premium
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 19 Gallons
Oil 6 Quarts
Transmission 20 Pints
Cooling System 18 Quarts
Rear Differential 4.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. See Additional Information
VIN Description Total Digits: 8
Digits 1: Assembly plant
Digits 2-8: Production number
VIN Location Plate on left front door pillar & stamped on left front frame crossmember extension.
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Additional Information
This model has a wheelbase of 125 1/2 inches. Serial Nos. 1-6740001 & up, 2-6774001 & up, 3-6765001 & up, 4-6783001 & up, 5-6808001 & up, 6-6799001 & up, 7-6815001 & up.

1953 Buick Shop ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
Buick Engineering Features (1953)Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Motor Age December 1952Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age March 1953Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age June 1953Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors Two Tone Colors Available
Jordan Gray
Tyler Blue Poly.
Ridge Green
Osage Cream
Shell Gray
Matador Red
Balsam Green Poly.
Majestic White
Teal Blue Poly.
Mandarin Red Poly.
Pinehurst Green Poly.
Reef Blue Poly.
Carlsbad Black
Verde Green Poly.
Imperial Blue Poly.
Victoria Maroon Poly.
Seamist Gray Poly.
Terrace Green Symphony
Standard/Optional Equipment
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power steeringOpt
Power seatsOpt
RadioOpt
Heater and DefrosterOpt
Rear Axle RatioStd
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