This 1956 Buick Special Hardtop is an award-winning<\/strong>, show-ready example of Buick\u2019s mid-century style and engineering. A comprehensive restoration has brought every part of this car to a high standard, from the detailed engine bay to the finished trunk. Under the hood, the legendary 322 cubic-inch Nailhead V8 sends smooth, confident power through an automatic transmission. Cold factory air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, and an original working radio make it as easy to enjoy on the road as it is to admire on the show field.<\/p>\n The mid-1950s were a golden era for Buick. Sales were strong, and Buick ranked among America\u2019s top-selling brands. The Special was the entry point to the line, but it shared the same bold styling and V8 power as Buick\u2019s more expensive models. For 1956, that meant a fresh grille, the signature sweepspear side trim, and the VentiPorts that remain one of the most recognizable design details of the decade. The pillarless hardtop body gave the Special a clean, open profile that still turns heads today.<\/p>\n Power came from the Nailhead V8, which Buick introduced in 1953. Enthusiasts gave it that name because of its small, vertically mounted valves. The design produced strong low-end torque and a smooth, refined character, and it became one of the defining engines of the era. Factory air conditioning was an uncommon and costly option at the time, so finding a restored Special equipped with cold, working factory air is a rare opportunity for the discerning collector.<\/p>\n –<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 1956 Buick Special Hardtop This 1956 Buick Special Hardtop is an award-winning, show-ready example of Buick\u2019s mid-century style and engineering. A comprehensive restoration has brought every part of this car to a high standard, from the detailed engine bay to the finished trunk. Under the hood, the legendary 322 cubic-inch Nailhead V8 sends smooth, confident […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":520,"featured_media":1978581,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"content-type":""},"product_cat":[18],"product_tag":[806,2123,54],"class_list":["post-1978426","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","product_cat-auctions","product_tag-buick","product_tag-buick-special","product_tag-classic-car-auctions"],"yoast_head":"\nEngine & Transmission<\/h2>\n
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