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1955 Buick Special Series 40
Estate Wagon
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $2,726.00
No. Produced 2,952
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers 6
Model Number 49
Weight 3,920lbs
Wheelbase 122 inches
Length 206.7 inches
Width 76.2 inches
Height 62 inches
Front Tread 59 inches
Rear Tread 59 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 264 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 3 5/8 & 3 13/64 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 7.5 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt 8.4 to 1
Brake Horsepower 188@4800
Rated Horsepower 42.05
Torque 256@2400
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting V720080-4
Engine No. Location On left cylinder bank, just below head.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Make Scoe
Type 3-speed manual, helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.67 to 1
2nd 1.66 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 3.02 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 10 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.90 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 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Cellular
Fuel Type Regular
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 7.1 x 15
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 19 Gallons
Oil 6 Quarts
Transmission 1.75 Pints
Cooling System 16.5 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: 9
Digits 1: Series
Digits 2: Model year
Digits 3: Assembly plant
Digits 4-9: Production number
VIN Location Plate on left front door pillar & stamped on left front frame crossmember extension.
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Additional Information
Serial Nos. 4B1001001 to 4B1244927, 4B2001001 to 4B2087498, 4B3001001 to 4B3093179, 4B4001001 to 4B4094934, 4B5001001 to 4B5068578, 4B6001001 to 4B6070979, 4B7001001 to 4B7037771, 4B8001001 to 4B8049469.

Buick Facts for 1955Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1955 Buick Shop ManualDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
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 January 1955Horseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age July 1955Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors Two Tone Colors Available
Three Tone Colors Available
Dover White
Windsor Gray Poly
Victoria Blue Poly.
Belfast Green Poly.
Gulf Turquoise
Cameo Beige
Temple Gray
Cascade Blue
Stafford Blue Poly
Galway Green
Cherokee Red
Carlsbad Black
Willow Green
Titian Red Poly
Condor Yellow
Standard/Optional Equipment
Dynaflow automatic transmissionOpt
Power windowsOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power brakesOpt
Power steeringOpt
Power seatsOpt
RadioOpt
Heater and DefrosterOpt
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