Growing up in Dequincy, LA in the late fifties, I remember my little sister's best friend's mother had a '56 Buick Roadmaster. It was like this one except theirs was turquoise and white and was a hardtop. Her dad was a dentist and they could afford the "nicer" things in life. In '63, they again bought a top of the line Buick, the Electra 225. Buick retired the Roadmaster sometime in the late fifties. Back in those days, American car manufacturers changed the entire SHEET METAL DESIGN from year to year! One year's model looked quite a bit different from the year before. The car dealerships used to put paper or bedsheets on their showrooms to hide the cars from the public, as they would drive them on to the showrooms the day before so it would be a surprise unveiling the following day!
Thanks Dale for taking the time to share those life memories. I can paint that picture in my head, townspeople clapping when the bedsheets went down. Appreciate your viewership - SAM
I grew up with one of these and I remember it being most reliable. When I was 14 years old I learned to drive in it and quickly learned that the drum brakes would easily fade, that the power brake pedal was wide enough to use both feet. A stately car, not a car I could hot rod, our '56 Buick also had factory air that was integrated into the dash like this one.
My mother drove one much like this one with factory air. Her's was painted two tone pumpkin orange and white. I remember it being a reliable car, always washed and waxed. Growing up in the '50s and in a southern town there was an unwritten rule on what kind of car you could drive. The wives of wealthy farmers and businessmen drove the Buick Roadmasters, Olds 98 and Pontiac Bonnevilles. New Cadillacs and Lincolns were driven by bankers, doctors, the second wives, and bootleggers. New Yorkers and Imperials were driven by Republicans (Don't ask me why.). Second wives and divorcées were also know to drive T-Birds and Imperials. Wealthy elderly widows drove older Cadillacs, Packards, Hudsons (totally silent running gear), and there was a Pierce Arrow (which I got to ride in). Sadly, a middle class family was relegated to the unglamorous station wagons and stripped down models from GM and Ford. If you drove a Willys, Nash, or a Kaiser, then you were considered "different".
No existe ni volverá a existir otra época como aquella 1955, 56, 57. fué la época y los diseños más hermosos del automovilismo norte américano, ésos fueron los años que sé fabricaron los autos para mil generaciónes, USA # 1+.
I had a 55 roadmaster 2 door ht.Idleing stand in front of car you could not hear it running openthe hood people would be amazed the fan was turning.At the rear bumper the exhaust was super quiet.
Great stuff. Thanks for sharing that. I've always admired a good running old engine. An overhead valve in head pushrod V8 was still in their infancy really. I also love a smooth running old fireball 8 or flathead too
the additional stator in '56 made these cars feel like a light weight, they did not have ball joints as yet. those cars were a delight to maneuver at any speed
DuffyssLuv1 Starting the next year, Buick’s had ball joints. The old time Buick Dealer mechanics will tell you that the 57-59 Buick’s were very troublesome compared to the older ones. The front ends wore out quickly!
@@TheKingofthewaste indeed it is the original 322 nailhead. I have a 56 Buick of my own with the original engine in it. I just had it completely rebuilt. Sounds just like the one in the video.
This vehicle is an exquisite work of art on wheels! Simply stunning!
Memorable Buick
Growing up in Dequincy, LA in the late fifties, I remember my little sister's best friend's mother had a '56 Buick Roadmaster. It was like this one except theirs was turquoise and white and was a hardtop. Her dad was a dentist and they could afford the "nicer" things in life. In '63, they again bought a top of the line Buick, the Electra 225. Buick retired the Roadmaster sometime in the late fifties. Back in those days, American car manufacturers changed the entire SHEET METAL DESIGN from year to year! One year's model looked quite a bit different from the year before. The car dealerships used to put paper or bedsheets on their showrooms to hide the cars from the public, as they would drive them on to the showrooms the day before so it would be a surprise unveiling the following day!
Thanks Dale for taking the time to share those life memories. I can paint that picture in my head, townspeople clapping when the bedsheets went down. Appreciate your viewership - SAM
carl a This car brings back chilhood memories. Its the car my dad had for many years. Beautifull job you did on restoring this beautifull 1956 buick.
I grew up with one of these and I remember it being most reliable. When I was 14 years old I learned to drive in it and quickly learned that the drum brakes would easily fade, that the power brake pedal was wide enough to use both feet. A stately car, not a car I could hot rod, our '56 Buick also had factory air that was integrated into the dash like this one.
My mother drove one much like this one with factory air. Her's was painted two tone pumpkin orange and white. I remember it being a reliable car, always washed and waxed.
Growing up in the '50s and in a southern town there was an unwritten rule on what kind of car you could drive. The wives of wealthy farmers and businessmen drove the Buick Roadmasters, Olds 98 and Pontiac Bonnevilles. New Cadillacs and Lincolns were driven by bankers, doctors, the second wives, and bootleggers. New Yorkers and Imperials were driven by Republicans (Don't ask me why.). Second wives and divorcées were also know to drive T-Birds and Imperials. Wealthy elderly widows drove older Cadillacs, Packards, Hudsons (totally silent running gear), and there was a Pierce Arrow (which I got to ride in).
Sadly, a middle class family was relegated to the unglamorous station wagons and stripped down models from GM and Ford. If you drove a Willys, Nash, or a Kaiser, then you were considered "different".
My kind of Buick no matter what!
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No existe ni volverá a existir otra época como aquella 1955, 56, 57. fué la época y los diseños más hermosos del automovilismo norte américano, ésos fueron los años que sé fabricaron los autos para mil generaciónes, USA # 1+.
Appreciate your kind words & viewership, Jose
I had a 55 roadmaster 2 door ht.Idleing stand in front of car you could not hear it running openthe hood people would be amazed the fan was turning.At the rear bumper the exhaust was super quiet.
Great stuff. Thanks for sharing that. I've always admired a good running old engine. An overhead valve in head pushrod V8 was still in their infancy really. I also love a smooth running old fireball 8 or flathead too
What a beauty!!
It is! Thanks for checking it out! - Sam
the additional stator in '56 made these cars feel like a light weight, they did not have ball joints as yet. those cars were a delight to maneuver at any speed
Thanks Oscar, enjoy the channel.
DuffyssLuv1 Starting the next year, Buick’s had ball joints. The old time Buick Dealer mechanics will tell you that the 57-59 Buick’s were very troublesome compared to the older ones. The front ends wore out quickly!
The days when cars were made to last!! Not the crap that is being manufactured these days!!!
Can't argue with that
Very nice!
My grandfather had a new air conditioned 1956 Buick; he was cautioned to never turn it on at highway speed.
Thats interesting! Thanks for sharing Sean, cool memory. Appreciate you watching Samspace81
@@samspace81 I have vivid memories of this car and my grandparents slowing down to 20 or so to turn on the a/c. I even drove it myself as a teen.
Lucky to own a ‘56 two Tudor Ht Super.
Awesome, great looking luxury cars
A real car
It really is, thanks Jose
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Memorable Buick
Is this a 1956 Buick Roadmaster 2 door Riviera hardtop? It's a rare body style, but it sell less than a 4 door Riviera hardtop.
It's a sedan.
It's a 4-door sedan, Model 71. Last year for it.
new engine from today??
Hurricane800 nope looks to be the original 322 nailhead
@@TheKingofthewaste indeed it is the original 322 nailhead. I have a 56 Buick of my own with the original engine in it. I just had it completely rebuilt. Sounds just like the one in the video.
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Driver door stainless is poor match to the fender trim..........dock him 5 points.
Done and done, thanks Glenn for watching
right full rudder
Big ole car
As time goes by it's a shame to see these cars falling into the hands of people who know nothing about them.
I use to sell them and it always bummed me out when people would buy them as investments that didn't really get it
blig blubbery blue bluick
Yup