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07/06/2020 10:31 am
A rare Brooklin 1955 Buick Special.......(pics)
A few years back, I called Brasilia Press to see if some models came in that I had on order. While Rena and I were talking, she just happened to mention that they got in this shipment, and a few Brooklin 1955 Buick Special 2 door sedans, have a Carlsbad Black roof, while the regular standard issue had White roofs. She said there were only 50 made, and I could buy only one, if I was interested. Interested?, I'll take it.
Perhaps, John Roberts or Mike Coupe know what happened to make them change in mid stream. Was the car too dark, with not enough contrast? I actually like it.
Anyway, here it is, and I have the box end, with label, to prove it is a genuine factory build. If you have the box, no one can scam you, with an aftermarket repaint. Proof is on the box.
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Here's proof it's the real deal. It's still in the box. Hope to put it on display when I have the room.
07/06/2020 11:36 am
I've got one of those too Raymond. I did know why some were painted with a bIack roof, but
I've forgotten. I wiII find out and post back.
07/06/2020 1:11 pm
I passed on it at the time, wish I hadn't now.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
07/06/2020 1:20 pm
Ooooh, that is really something special....you were at the right time and right place for that!
07/06/2020 2:08 pm
I have it in my collection.
07/06/2020 3:30 pm
Very nice. I love the 55 Buick; always wondered why BRK didn't do another body color at some point.
07/06/2020 4:48 pm
David Knight
Richmond, Virginia. USA
07/06/2020 7:40 pm
This is a limited edition Brooklin model, described at page 301 of the Collectors Guide.
07/06/2020 10:15 pm
I remember reading last year that they were reissuing the '55 Buick as part of the "pink" series.
08/06/2020 1:53 am
It was simpIy produced as an unannounced "surprise" speciaI and
BrookIin teIIs me onIy 49 were made.
08/06/2020 4:00 am
This appeared on the Forum discussions a few years ago. I panic-bought and ended up with 2 (pic).
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My spare was sold at cost to one of the Forum's friends. To be honest, I think the white roof looks better.
As for production numbers, I heard several quotes on that, the highest being 66, with Gianluigi's book putting the total at 50. I also had a tri-tone one-off made for me by John White.
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08/06/2020 6:04 am
And this Forum Friend is grateful that Harv was willing to part with one of them, which now happily resides on my Buick shelf.
I haven't seen the model with white top in person, but I think this one is more dramatic in the Burgundy/black combination. That tri-tone one by JW looks great, too! Nice color selection.
Thanks, Harv!
08/06/2020 7:03 am
Glad to help Rick!
09/06/2020 5:48 am
I bought one at the March 2015 Show in Chicago. Very well done!