Currently listed for sale on AutoHunter is this 1956 Buick Special Estate Wagon. When’s the last time you’ve seen one of these? Though mildly modified, it retains a “Nailhead” V-8, though this one is a 401 with throttle-body fuel injection that is paired with a four-speed 4L60E automatic. Features include Vintage Air climate control system, remote-control rear air bags, power front disc brakes, polished aluminum wheels, power steering with tilt column, aftermarket retro-style stereo, and more. Painted red and white two-tone with matching vinyl interior, this 1950s cruiser is offered by a private seller with a clear title.
The red and white exterior is complemented by custom pinstriping. Other exterior features include three Ventiports on each front fender, longitudinal chrome trim, wrap-around windshield, dual chrome side mirrors, chrome gas lid protector, “fuel injection” badges, and more. A set of 15-inch US Mags aluminum wheels is wrapped in staggered-width BFGoodrich radials — 225/70 up front and 255/70 out back.
The interior features red and white upholstery with a front bench seat. Interior features include a column-mounted automatic shifter, tilt steering column with power steering, aftermarket steering wheel, Vintage Air climate control system, aftermarket retro-look stereo, and more.
Instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer and gauges for the oil pressure, coolant temperature, amperage, and fuel. The odometer currently shows 55,792 miles, though the title reads mileage-exempt.
The original engine was a 322ci Nailhead, which has been replaced by a 401 from a 1960s Riviera. This engine currently has a FiTech dual throttle-body fuel injection unit for reliable operation. The original transmission has been replaced by a four-speed 4L60E automatic for better performance and more flexibility.
The undercarriage features a rear air bags with a cabin-mounted controller, Ford nine-inch rear, power front disc brakes, and a dual exhaust system.
Perhaps you don’t live on an estate, but you certainly would be special driving this 1956 Buick Special Estate Wagon. There can’t be too many wagons like this left, and the fact that it has received several updates without diluting much of its authenticity is very much in its favor. Buick achieved third place in sales — ahead of Plymouth — thanks to the value that the Special brought to the market. Now it’s time for you to consider what kind of value you’ll place on our AutoHunter Spotlight, so bid now before Friday, May 29, 2026, at 11:45 a.m. (PDT).
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