special? super?

[justjoe]

Is a 40 series a special and a 50 series a super? I have been looking at 1950 buicks and they have been presented as a 50 0r a 40. To me a 40 is a special and a 50 is a super. ( 46s is a special). Is it me or maybe these cars are by mistake are presented as 50's when they are 40"s. I am a little confused, could someone help. Thanks

[55buick]

ACTUALY i WAS WONDERING THE SAME THING MYSELF. I HAVE A 55 BUICK SPECIAL 2 DOOR HARDTOP, BUT HAVE NEVER FIGURED OUT WHAT SERIES IT WAS

[Tom Gallagher]

They pretty much remain the same.

in the 50's 40 series was a special
50 was a super
60 was a century and
70's was a Roadie.

[55buick]

Thanks Tom, you seem to be a lot of help on this forum, much appreciated

[39CENT]

hmmmm i started to explain the series as far as the earlier cars and now even i am cornfused, so I,ll just quit while i,m ahead. Tom gave you a good start.

[rcull]

I you go to our"Reference" HERE, and follow the various links on the "Years" chart, you will notice that the first two numbers of the model number parallel the series.

Generally people just round them of to 40, 50, etc..

Hope that helps!

[Tom Gallagher]

Hey 55 Buick

You car is a '55 Special 2 door Hard top.

The Model # for your car is 46R

The "R" signifies the "Rivieria" which was a Package included in all Hardtops during that era.

The package contained significant trim and accessory upgrades compaired to the base model.

By the way, your picture indicates that you have "One Sweet Ride"

Regards,

Tom Gallagher

[55buick]

thanks Tom