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Thanks for all your feedback!

Severeal people offered their help. I think its worth to spend some time to get all further specs of the showroom display.

[HOMETOWN BUICK !!!]

I've found basic parts of a 1956 Buick Showroom Display. Should I restore it or not?

Here is the full story with more pictures: http://www.hometownbuick.com/1956-buick-showroom-display-restore-it-or-not/

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Thanks Lamar for bringing this up again. 

For all who have Facebook, you might want to look at https://www.facebook.com/HometownBuick/

I've uploaded lots of old TV commercials, pictures and other stuff there!

[1950 Buick Dealer Showroom Album]

RARE ORIGINAL 1950 Buick Showroom Presentation album in very good condition due to its age! 

This book is absolutely beautiful, very big and covers:

• Short year intro on the first pages
• Some models as big graphic
• Intro page for each series
• Interior overview with six beautiful renderings
• Engine description with graphics
• Chassis/ride description with graphics
• Accessories descriptions with graphics

The approx. size is: 18.7" (47,5 cm) wide and 12.6" (32 cm) high. It has a leather cover.

 

Price is 599 USD plus shipping. I know thats not cheap, but I've seen only four of them in about twelve years - and most of them were priced in the same range.

If you prefer having the info for less, I can offer a reprint (smaller size) for only 59 USD plus shipping: http://www.hometownbuick.com/shop/1950-buick-showroom-album/

[Colors for 1957: Garnet red versus Bittersweet]

Bittersweet wasn't available for 1957.

Garnet red over Dover white looks great. You can have a preview here: http://www.hometownbuick.com/1957-buick/1957-buick-configurator/

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3 hours ago, JohnD1956 said:

Great advertisement, but I am wondering why there is a banner saying it's a 56?  Was that banner part of the original advertisement?

Hi John, thanks for noticing that! It wasn't part of the ad, I've put that layer over the ad. Unfortunately YouTube doesn't allow to exchance videos, so here is the correction: 

 

 

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I wrote to Flint, Michigan, to join the "Thrill of the Month Club" - no reply until today!

 

 

 

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I've scanned, optimized all original interior trim combinations for the 1954 Buick line! :-)

You can find them here: http://www.hometownbuick.com/1954-buick/1954-buick-interior-trim-combinations/

Most of them are with sample!

 

Want to know more about the 1956 Buick assembly? Read this!

http://www.hometownbuick.com/portfolio/buicks-busy-acres/

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Remember: All basic repair manuals are available online and FOR FREE! :-)

For example, you can read the 1954 Buick shop manual here: http://www.hometownbuick.com/portfolio/1954-buick-shop-manual/

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For all B59 Buick fans: Try the 1959 Buick coloring tool and paint the car just the way you like it! :-)

http://www.hometownbuick.com/1959-buick/1959-buick-configurator/ 

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I finally had time to photograph one of the rarest items in my collection. It is a wooden box that has 50 glass slides in it. They are showing nice sales graphics and 1954 Buick renderings. The content seems to be a presentation to salesmen/regional directors.

http://www.hometownbuick.com/portfolio/1954-buick-salesmen-presentation/

 

 

[HOMETOWN BUICK !!!]

Good news for all 58 Buick owners! The full list of 1958 Buick Options & Accessories is now complete and online: http://www.hometownbuick.com/1958-buick/1958-buick-options-accessories/

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I've added a 54 Buick radio spot. You can listen to it here:

http://www.hometownbuick.com/buick-radio-spots/

[Show us your Buick Tobacco Memorabilia Ashtrays, Matches, Lighters etc]

Not sure what you would call this, but its from a cigar.

[Hometown Buick website]

Thanks for the kind words - I very much appreciate them! Its great to see you having fun with the website!

[HOMETOWN BUICK !!!]

Thanks Lamar! :-) And thank you for supporting me over the years!

You're right, the launch of the website is just the beginning. I have thousands of items I'm going to share.

Currently I'm working on the records containing radio commercials. The one for 1957 is just awesome!

[57 Convertible Top Bleeding, Issues - Help, Advice?]

2 hours ago, JohnD1956 said:

Without access to a 57 Service manual

Try http://www.hometownbuick.com/1957-buick-convertible-top/

[Pulling a Dynaflow]

Maybe the Dynaflow chapter of the 1950 Shop Manual can help.

http://www.hometownbuick.com/1950-buick-dynaflow-transmission/

[Tri-Tone 55 Buick colors]

Thank you!

It was hard work and needed a lot of time to gather all that info and transfer it into a website.

 

If you want me to add anything in particular, you can post it here:

 

[Tri-Tone 55 Buick colors]

16 hours ago, JohnD1956 said:

That 55 configurator is awesome!  You don't happen to have this for 56's too, do ya?

Of course, I have it for all Buick model years of the 50s.

Here is 1956: http://www.hometownbuick.com/1956-buick/1956-buick-configurator/

(Please give it a few seconds to load.)

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There is a new category: Buick Radio Spots!
I've added the first one. It announces the new 52 Buick model line and invites prospects to visit their Buick dealer.

[Tri-Tone 55 Buick colors]

This is how the EHC color code looks like...

 

Made with the 1955 Buick coloring tool: http://www.hometownbuick.com/1955-buick/1955-buick-configurator/

Give it a few seconds to load.

[HOMETOWN BUICK !!!]

My name is Jan and some of you might now me from the 1954 Buick forum. I've got a 1954 Buick Special Riviera, which was my kick-start for the Buick hobby. I didn't had much time to drive her in the past years, because of another project.

 

After I bought my 54 Buick, I met MrEarl and we started the 54 Buick Highway at www.1954buick.com. Besides that I collected everything that was for sale about 54 Buicks. That was the beginning of the reference part of the forum. Some sellers had packages of old Buick stuff, plus I started to take a look at other model years, too.

 

Today, about ten years and over 3,000 collected, scanned and digitalized items later, I am very happy to announce the launch of my time-robbing project HOMETOWN BUICK. My dream to provide all major info to all 1950s Buick owners & fans finally came true. You will find for all model years:

 

• All models

   

• Production statistics

   

• Interior trims

   

• Exterior colors

   

• Body Tag & VIN plate decode Info

   

• Lists of optional equipment

   

• Online literature

   

• Videos

   

• Wallpapers

   

• & much more

   

Here is the full story: http://www.hometownbuick.com/hometown-buick/

 

You can also explore the my collection which I call the "Hometown Buick Collection". I will add items continuously.

 

You can visit my new website at www.hometownbuick.com. I hope you enjoy it! If you have anything to add or improve, please let me know! Honest feedback is very much appreciated!

 

[THE 1952 BUICK ROADMASTER LIMOUSINE...ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS CAR]

So, does any one know anything about this bow tie?

See post #25.

 

The bow tie was used in a pre-announcement-show of the 52 Buicks. It was worn by the invited salesmen.

[Dealer / Salesman Facts Books for 1942 / 1951 / 1952 / 1953 / 1954 / 1956]

The year 1955 was the last year for salesman factsbooks with a pocket for paint chips - so the 1956 didn't have it.

In 1942, the paint chips were part of the book itself, see picture.

The other books I have come without the paint chips. The color chips are very hard to find. There is a one for 1953 on eBay right now:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261821412194

Highest bid is 153.50 USD (a few hours left to auction end) - thats higher than what I'm asking for a book...