Why This Car Is Special

We have a stunning 1957 Special Model 49C Convertible here at Skyway Classics that looks, drives, and feels just like it did back in 1957!

This 1957 Buick Special convertible is finished in white over red vinyl and is powered by a 364ci Nailhead V8 engine paired with a Dynaflow two-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a white convertible top, power-assisted drum brakes, power steering, a Wonderbar push-button radio, and 15″ wheels with whitewall tires.

Features

1957 Buick Special Model 49C Convertible

364 cubic inch Nailhead V8 engine Dynaflow two-speed automatic transmission Power-assisted drum brake Power steering Snorkel type air cleaner Factory valve covers Clean, detailed engine compartment Steel wheels wear polished Buick covers Whitewall tires Cabin is upholstered in red both front and rear vinyl-trimmed bench seats with pleated inserts Wonderbar push-button radio Heater/defroster Lap belts Analog clock Three-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring 120-mph speedometer and gauges for engine temperate, oil pressure, amperage, fuel level Finished in Dover White Matching convertible top Chrome sweepspears with orange inserts Hood ornament Three ventiports on the front fenders Rear tail fins Chrome side mirror Dual exhaust outlets that exit through the rear bumper

Mechanical

Our 57 has the 364 cubic inch Buick “Nailhead” V-8 engine in it that was factory rated at 250 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. It has most all original components like the snorkel type air cleaner, valve covers, Automatic Transmission, power steering, and braking is handled by power-assisted drums at all four corners, and all sitting in the very clean, detailed engine compartment.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Dynaflow two-speed automatic transmission and rolls on red 15″ steel wheels wear polished Buick covers and are mounted with whitewall tires.

Interior

The cabin is upholstered in red and features both front and rear vinyl-trimmed bench seats with pleated inserts. Equipment includes a Wonderbar push-button radio, a heater/defroster, lap belts, and an analog clock mounted above the locking glovebox.

The three-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a horizontal 120-mph speedometer and gauges for engine temperate, oil pressure, amperage, and fuel level.

Exterior

The car is finished in Dover White with a matching convertible top and chrome sweepspears with orange inserts. Additional exterior details include a hood ornament, three ventiports on the front fenders, rear tail fins, a single chrome side mirror, and dual exhaust outlets that exit through the rear bumper.

Conclusion

The 1957 Buick Special Convertible we have here at Skyway Classics is a rare and very beautiful car. It is the center of attention at most car shows and it will be a conversation piece wherever you drive it to.

We have driven this Buick and I was amazed how it rode and handled and I wouldn’t be afraid to even drive it across the USA.

So give us a call at 941-254-6608.

Disclaimer

Information found on the website is presented as given to us by the owner of the car, whether on consignment or from the owner we bought it from. Some Photos, materials for videos, descriptions and other information are provided by the consignor/seller and is deemed reliable, but Skyway Classics does not warranty or guarantee this information. Skyway Classics is not responsible for information that may BE incorrect or a publishing error. The decision to purchase should be based solely on the buyers personal inspection of the vehicle or by a professional inspection service prior to offer or purchase being made.