1957 Buick Special 2 Door Post 3 On The Tree 9351 Orig Miles! Questions?????

[solospeedshop]

Hi! new to Buick site & to Buicks! Just thought you would like to see a pretty neat car! Questions How Rare? Sought after? Worth anything? How do you fix Speedo barber pole style! I cleaned & lubed cable it was bone dry! Odometer works fine but speedo goes crazy! Tks in advance Bill @ Solo Speed Shop

[bob k. mando]

man, that thing looks like it's in good shape for having spent a lot of time outside.



Questions How Rare? Sought after? Worth anything?

unfortunately, the Special is the entry level model. so, as far as 57 Buicks go, not that rare or desirable. i do like the looks of the 57 Bu though.

all engines were 364 Nailheads in 57, the Special came with the low compression 2 barrel carb version, 250hp. power upgrades would be straightforward, you can either bump it to 4v spec or just swap in a 425ci Nail.

check out our reference page. it's got production numbers and Bob is also hosting the Chassis Manual. that may have service recommendations for the speedo:
http://www.teambuick.com/reference/years/57.php

[solospeedshop]

man, that thing looks like it's in good shape for having spent a lot of time outside.



Questions How Rare? Sought after? Worth anything?

unfortunately, the Special is the entry level model. so, as far as 57 Buicks go, not that rare or desirable. i do like the looks of the 57 Bu though.

all engines were 364 Nailheads in 57, the Special came with the low compression 2 barrel carb version, 250hp. power upgrades would be straightforward, you can either bump it to 4v spec or just swap in a 425ci Nail.

check out our reference page. it's got production numbers and Bob is also hosting the Chassis Manual. that may have service recommendations for the speedo:
http://www.teambuick.com/reference/years/57.php

THANKS!!! Bill