1955 Buick Century Convertible Coupe [66-C]

1955 Buick Century [66-C] in The Misfits, Movie, 1961

Class: Cars, Convertible — Model origin:

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Author	Message
wrenchhead ◊ 2006-03-14 20:35	1957 Buick Roadmaster ?
Junkman ◊ 2006-03-15 01:13	1955 Century Riviera
wrenchhead ◊ 2006-03-15 01:26	I forgot that they put 4 portholes in the 1955 century, the 1954 only had 3. Just for my information, how do you distinguish it from the roadmaster?
pilou ◊ 2006-03-15 10:30	In 1955 all Buicks except the Specials had four portholes.So a car with four portholes may be a Century , a Super or a Roadmaster.For a convertible, distinction is difficult without fine deatils as markings and finition .Supers and Roadmasters used a 127 inches wheelbase ,Centurys were somewhat shorter with a 122 inches wheelbase.Distinction between a closed model Roadmaster or Super 4 door or coupe and a Century 4 door or coupe is easier , since the Century line (and also the Specials) had a different rear window style that was somewhat more angular.Unfortunately Marilyn hides the rear part of the car However ,the example here seems to have a relatively long wheelbase and I would rather think it is a Super or a Roadmaster.
wrenchhead ◊ 2006-03-15 19:13	pilou, thanks for the info.
philr ◊ 2006-03-15 22:44	It's a 1955 Century 2 dr. Riviera. The Roadmaster and Super have longer front fenders (where the wheelbase difference is) Also, the windshield posts are more upright on the bigger models.
carspoter ◊ 2008-01-27 10:42	Great shot of Marilyn and Kevin McCarthy. This is a great car movie too.
vilero ◊ 2012-01-23 20:40	It's the convertible 66-C