VentiPort count jumped from three to four per fender in 1955, marking the Super's promotion to senior status.
Lead trim: Super 322 cu in Nailhead V8
Buick Super1954–1956
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FactVentiPort count jumped from three to four per fender in 1955, marking the Super's promotion to senior status.
Using the new longer GM C-body with vertical windshield pillars and the new "Panoramic" curved windshield, the Super for 1954 was a big Buick for the budget-minded buyer (127.0 in wheelbase; 216.8 in long in 1954, 216.0 in in 1955 and 213.8 in in 1956; width 79.8 in, height 62.6 in, 4,200–4,500 lb), identified by three VentiPorts per fender, "Super" script on the quarters and the series designation within the deck ornament, sharing other brightwork with the Roadmaster; interiors were nylon and plainer than in the Roadmaster. The 1955 Super resembled the 1955 Century and Century Riviera hardtop, with the VentiPorts updated to four on each fender denoting its upgrade to senior-level status. Engine: the 322 cu in (5.3 L) Nailhead V8 with a three-speed manual or twin-turbine Dynaflow automatic; body styles were a 4-door sedan, 4-door and 2-door Riviera hardtops and a 2-door convertible.
Collectors Spotted in the Buick Super Lineage
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Trims & Figures
One published trim in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super 322 cu in Nailhead V8 | 1954–1956 | 5.3 L V8 | — | — | — | RWD | — | — |
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Owners’ builds
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Photographs
Buick padded Super door panels and seats entirely in Cordaveen vinyl, a fabric substitute Buick trademarked for closed cars and convertibles alike.
VentiPort count jumped from three to four per fender in 1955, marking the Super's promotion to senior status.
1949 Super sales hit a record 190,514, the best year since its introduction.
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Rivals
Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.
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