55nailhead Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I recently purchased a 1955 Roadmaster Coupe. All of the badges and hood ornament are gold. Is it possible it is a Riviera? 322 V8 amd LOADED...Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Skelly Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 (edited) Riviera was the term Buick used on hardtop models from 1949-1958. Gold emblems and hood ornament are correct on the Roadmaster. My grandfather had a solid black '55 Special 2-door hardtop. It was such a classy car! Good luck fixing it up. It's a great body style. Edited January 16, 2021 by Jim Skelly (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lump Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Nice project, 55nailhead! Hope you'll enjoy the project. I personally suggest that you should see if you can get it running, and then mechanically sound (brakes, tires, etc)...or at least sound enough to drive it around the block a few times. Then make you decisions as to the restoration project. Wishing you all the best with this high-potential project! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 I'm not really a Buick guy and I can see the potential in that Roadie! Looks complete. The only thing I see that scares me are Michigan plates. That means it's probably been exposed to salt. If underneath is good you have a nice project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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