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Created on May 1, 1954

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Devon Francis

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Buick Special 4-Door Sedan (1954) - The entry-level model of the year in front of modern architecture

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Buick Special 4-Door Sedan (1954) - generously dimensioned American - Geneva Motor Show 1954

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Buick Special 4-Door Sedan (1954) - at the Geneva Motor Show 1954

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Buick Convertible (1954) - from Swiss assembly. Whether Special, Century or Super cannot be said from this perspective

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Buick Century Estate Wagon (1954) - sporty appearance with the optional wire wheels

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Buick (1954) - the revised Fireball V8 with new combustion chamber shape and reshaped piston crowns

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Buick (1954) - new steering geometry for more tracking consistency and improved directional stability

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Summary

The radiator grille became more filigree, the body flanks smoother. The Fireball V8 entered its second model year and gained some power. What else was new about the 1954 Buick model year can be found in this historical test, which is strictly speaking only a historical model presentation.

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Holding on to the pushrod

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Preview (beginning of the article)

More power, more comfort, more space, more luxury has been built into the 1954 Buick than ever before in the history of this exquisite luxury car." This is how the Buick Motor Division of General Motors Corporation announces its new models. Buick has brought out numerous new features and improvements for its 1954 models. Here is a brief overview: The number of horsepower was increased for all Buick cars. The engine output of the 'Roadmaster' series is 200 hp; in the previous year it was only 188 hp. The horsepower of the 'Super' models equipped with Dynaflow transmission has been increased from 170 to 180 (all figures in "American" horsepower).

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