1956 Buick Super Convertible

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

On occasion, it is the story that makes the car, rather than performance figures, extensive options lists, and high MSRP. Quite often, for low-mileage cars, this case. Why weren’t they driven, why were they bought, who owned them, and how were they found? This 1956 Buick Super Convertible, finished in Claret Red over Red Cordaveen with just 5,566 original miles, has quite the story! Purchased from Giuffre Buick of Springfield, Illinois, by 21-year-old Joseph Moffat on 2 February 1956, this Super Convertible with its famous four fender ports was driven to and from his work as a draftsman at the Allis-Chalmers Machine Company. Moffat had been born with and still suffered from various medical issues at the time, including heart problems due to Rheumatic fever. Concerned about fainting while driving, Moffat’s father drove him to and from work. When his father passed in 1959, the car was parked and stored under Moffat’s ownership until his passing in 2001.

Highlights

• Offered from the Gateway Automobile Museum Collection

• Highly original, “time-warp” example of Buick’s Super Model 56C, two-door, six-passenger Convertible

• The Model 56C comprised less than 1% of Buick’s total production for 1956

• Claret Red over Red Cordaveen with a White pinpoint Convertible top and boot

• Unrestored with original paint, chrome, and trim

• Original “Color-harmonized” saddle-stitched interior upholstery and matching carpeting

• Single ownership from 1956-2001

• Optioned with:

  • B – Heater and Defroster

  • D – Sonomatic Radio with manual antenna

  • F – Safety Group (backup lights, glare-proof mirror, parking brake signal light, instrument panel, safety pad)

  • G – Windshield Washer – Wide angle washer

  • I – Easy Eye Glass

  • L – Power Brakes

  • Q – White Wall Tires

  • W – Dual Exhaust

Features

• 322 cu-in Fireball V8 with 255 horsepower and 341 lb-ft of torque

• Four fender ports harmonized for the new 1956 styling

• Accessory Group M (includes an electric clock, trunk light, license plate frames & wheel covers)

• Air cleaner and silencer

• Ash receivers

• Automatic glove compartment light

• Cigarette lighter

• Deluxe steering wheel

• Directional signals

• Dynaflow automatic transmission

• Foamtex seat cushions

• High air intake ventilation system

• Panoramic windshield

• Horizontal adjusting power seats

• Power steering

• Electric windows

• Rear coil springs

• Redliner speedometer

• Step-On parking brake

Known Imperfections

• Please note that while all of the lots on offer in the Gateway Museum Collection are currently roadworthy, the lots will benefit from additional mechanical attention before being driven to address any imperfections associated with long-term static display or individual preferences. All lots are sold as is, where is.

• Original paint from 1956 with crazing and mottling

• The driver’s side front seat is starting to separate at the heat press seam edges

• The engine block and some ancillary engine components have been refinished

Included

• Frame with original purchase docs, brochures, hang tags, and owner service policy issued to Joseph Moffat

• Spare tire

• Lug wrench

• Jack

• History file packet

• Paint meter chart

Previous Ownership History

This 1956 Buick Super Convertible was purchased from Giuffre Buick of Springfield, Illinois, by Joseph Moffat on 2 February 1956. Owned by Moffat, it was placed into storage in 1959, upon his passing, it was sold in 2001, later entering the Gateway Automobile Museum collection in 2013.

Collection Guarantee Disclosure

Please note that as part of a larger collection to be offered at live and online auctions, the Consignor of the Gateway Collection has been guaranteed a minimum price for certain cars, including this Lot, by Broad Arrow. Depending on the final Hammer Price obtained for those Lots, Broad Arrow may benefit financially.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner for this vehicle.

Contact: Donnie Gould Phone: 954.647.0779 email: donnie.gould@broadarrowgroup.com

Optional vehicle service contract available for $750. Learn more about the program here.