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| 1953 Buick Special Series 40 | ||
| Convertible Coupe | ||
| Standard Specifications | ||
| Show Summary |
| Original Base Price | $2,343.00 | |
| No. Produced | 4,282 | |
| Body | ||
| Body Maker | Fisher | |
| No. Doors | 2 | |
| Passengers | 6 | |
| Model Number | 46C | |
| Weight | 3,850lbs | |
| Dimension | ||
| Wheelbase | 121.5 inches | |
| Length | 205 13/64 inches | |
| Width | 76 inches | |
| Height | 63 13/32 inches | |
| Front Tread | 59 7/64 inches | |
| Rear Tread | 59 inches | |
| Engine | ||
| Type | Inline, Valve-in-head | |
| Displacement | 263.3 cu. in. | |
| Cylinders | 8 | |
| Bore & Stroke | 3 3/16 & 4 1/8 inches | |
| Compression Ratio-Std | 7.0 | |
| Compression Ratio-Opt | 7.6 to 1 | |
| Brake Horsepower | 125@3800 | |
| Rated Horsepower | 32.5 | |
| Torque | 224@2200 | |
| Main Bearings | 5 | |
| Valve Lifters | Mechanical | |
| Block Material | ||
| Engine Numbers | Continued from 1952. | |
| Engine No. Location | Boss on right side of crankcase near front. | |
| Lubrication | Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin | |
| Carburetor | ||
| Type | Dual downdraft | |
| Make | Scoe | |
| Transmission | ||
| 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 |
| Clutch Type | Single plate dry disc | ||
| Clutch Size | 10 inches | ||
| Axle Type | Semifloating | ||
| Differential | Hypoid | ||
| Differential Ratio | 3.91 to 1 | ||
| Suspension | |||
| Front | Independent coil springs | ||
| Rear | Coil springs | ||
| Steering Gear | Ball bearing, worm & nut | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Service | 4 wheel hydraulic drum | ||
| Front Size | 12 inches | ||
| Rear Size | 12 inches | ||
| Emergency | Rear service brakes | ||
| Size | 12 inches | ||
| Other Systems Specifications | |||
| Exhaust System | Single | ||
| Ignition System | Distributor and coil | ||
| Battery | 6 volt storage battery | ||
| Cooling System | Centrifugal water pump | ||
| Radiator | Cellular | ||
| Fuel Type | Regular | ||
| Mileage | |||
| Wheels, Rims & Tires | |||
| Wheel Type | |||
| Wheel Mfr | |||
| Wheel Size | |||
| Tire Type | |||
| Tire Size | 7.6 x 15 | ||
| Spare Location | Trunk | ||
| Capacities | |||
| Fuel | 19 Gallons | ||
| Oil | 5.5 Quarts | ||
| Transmission | 1.75 Pints | ||
| Cooling System | 12 Quarts | ||
| Rear Differential | 4.5 Pints | ||
| Front Differential | Not applicable | ||
| Transfer Case | Not applicable | ||
| Classic Rating | Not Rated | ||
| VIN/ID | |||
| 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 | |||
| Serial Nos. 1-6740001 & up, 2-6774001 & up, 3-6765001 & up, 4-6783001 & up, 5-6808001 & up, 6-6799001 & up, 7-6815001 & up. | |||
| References | |
| 1953 Buick Shop Manual | Los 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. Brigham | Horseless 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 1952 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age March 1953 | Horseless Carriage Foundation |
| Motor Age June 1953 | Detroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn) |
| Exterior Colors | ||
| Paint Type | Lacquer | |
| Colors | Two Tone Colors Available | |
| Jordan Gray | ||
| Tyler Blue Poly. | ||
| Ridge Green | ||
| Osage Cream | ||
| Shell Gray | ||
| Matador Red | ||
| Majestic White | ||
| Teal Blue Poly. | ||
| Carlsbad Black | ||
| Verde Green Poly. | ||
| Imperial Blue Poly. | ||
| Victoria Maroon Poly. | ||
| Seamist Gray Poly. | ||
| Terrace Green Symphony | ||
| Standard/Optional Equipment | ||
| Dynaflow automatic transmission | Opt | |
| Power steering | Opt | |
| Radio | Opt | |
| Heater and Defroster | Opt | |
| Rear Axle Ratio | Std | |