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redneckjeff
09-19-2002, 08:58 PM
have 55 buick special and think it is Canadian built how can we tell? This is the serial# on the right fender well tag:
54469800678
HELP!

TODD
09-22-2002, 02:09 AM
Jeff, yes it is a Canadian-built car. The serial number format matches the Canadian-built serial number format in the Canadian 58-64 Buick Parts Catalogue. There should be an engine number plate nearby that also uses different numbers from US models. A 9- prefix on a Canadian engine number indicates an autoamtic transmission car.

On your serial number:
5= 1955 model
4= Buick
4= Special Series
69= 4 door sedan
800678= production serial number unique to that particular car

The last part resembles a US body serial number. It may be the 678th 55 Special 4-door sedan built in the Oshawa, Ont. plant.

In cases where US-built cars were imported into Canada, these used the American-style numbering formats as shown on this website.