A Super is wider & taller than a Special. Along the lines of a RoadMaster but less costly, usually with low compression & a 2bbl. carb. It IS 12volts & NEGATIVE ground.
Tom T.
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I just bought a 53 buick and i'm trying to figure out if it's a special or a super. I'm pretty sure it's a super since the truck handle says "super" on it and the front bumper has "super" on it also. What are the differences between a Super and Speical? I've looked at all the pictures on the net and can't tell the difference.
Also, I'm pretty sure that it's a 12Volt car but is it positive to ground or Negative to ground? This is my first Old car and don't want to mess anything up. Thanks in advance.
A Super is wider & taller than a Special. Along the lines of a RoadMaster but less costly, usually with low compression & a 2bbl. carb. It IS 12volts & NEGATIVE ground.
Tom T.
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The 53 Special still had a straight eight, last year for it. The super had the V8.
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Is one more desirable then the other? For me I don't really care but i'm just curious.
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Guess it depends on whether you want a first year in production V8 (Super) or a last year of production with a tried and true straight eight that Buick made for over 20 years (Special).
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I love straight eights, so I would prefer a Special.
Supers were the middle of the road Buick; fancier than a Special, yet lighter and less expensive than a Roadmaster.
Any old Buick from the '50s is a nice car.
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