jscheib Posted September 24, 2006 Share Posted September 24, 2006 A general question. Someone told me about the availibility of a '55 Century convertible with a three speed manual shift. How rare where these? I checked and see manual transmissions were used in the M-1 Fireball Roberts race cars, but I wonder how rare this is. I understand this car is quite rough, but might be worth saving. Any comments? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 I believe only about 5% of Buicks came with the synchromesh transmission and not the Dynaflow. If I remember right, the Century got a stronger trans than the Specials did, in which case, you have a nice set-up. The were frequently bought to haul a trailer or haul a#$...Doug Cook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Phillips Posted September 30, 2006 Share Posted September 30, 2006 John,That would be a very desireable and rare car. Out of all the BCA national meets and car shows I have attended in nearly 30 years, I have only seen three stick-shift 1955 Centurys, and they were all 2-dr. hardtops. There was one at the Phoenix, AZ. national meet in 1992 (?) or 1993 (?), and I know of two in the Dallas, Texas area (one is in not so good shape). If you have ever driven a V-8 Buick with standard shift, the transformation over a Dynaflow-equipped car of the same year is just amazing. A stick-shift Century would be quite a runner, and to have that in a convertible--wow!Pete Phillips, BCA #7338 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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