54's BEST!

That's a beauty George.

...it's very nice, but I was never a fan of those "droopy"  headlight bezels, but that wrap-around windshield was "advanced styling"  at the time.  Most makes had to wait a year longer, and a few others - like Lincoln - had to wait until 1956.

I like the '54 Buick well enough but the "underbite" grille detracts for me...I prefer the '53 nose and LOVE the '55 Century and Special, which is my favorite Buick of that decade.

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I like the '54 Buick well enough but the "underbite" grille detracts for me...I prefer the '53 nose and LOVE the '55 Century and Special, which is my favorite Buick of that decade.

Interesting what you say about the grille, because it's the grille that is what draws me to it.  I was so disappointed when Buick dropped it in '55.  It somewhat returned in '57, but then it was gone again.  I liked when most cars of the late Forties/early Fifties had certain features that identified them.  The Buick's "toothy" grilles and their "venti-ports" were always fun. 

Buick "toothy grill" & "venti-ports" are two reasons I dislike them so much. But the biggest reason is the side chrome that dives down in a big "check mark"by the rear wheels.

@georgeschire I liked when most cars of the late Forties/early Fifties had certain features that identified them.  The Buick's "toothy" grilles and their "venti-ports" were always fun. 

Well then George.....no doubt this one was a favorite?  Lol.  I really disliked this '50 Buick grille for many years but in the last 5 or so have really warmed up to it; not sure why but maybe because of its one year uniqueness.  Certainly a bold and very different styling approach!

@jack-dodds 

You're right Jack, I do like the '50 Buick grille.  It makes a statement!  It's bold and powerful looking and gives the presence that it can grind through any road hazard.  And let's be honest, once you saw it, you knew it was a Buick.  For me, back in the 40s and 50s, a cars grille was what defined the car.  

@brush 

Different strokes for different folks, as the saying goes. 

I've always loved Buick's 1950 toothy grill but it's that "crazy"  double-sided-hinged-hood that I've never liked.    😫 😫 

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I've always loved Buick's 1950 toothy grill but it's that "crazy"  double-sided-hinged-hood that I've never liked.    😫 😫 

I'll agree 100% on the goofy double-hinged hood.  I also remember when Ford had their hood open the opposite way, that was goofy too.  

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"I also remember when Ford had their hood open the opposite way, that was goofy too."  

Yep, I'm with 'ya  on that one too!   I love 1957-'59 Fords but could never bring myself to buy one because of those hoods....  yes, yes, I know it was a "safety thing,"  but I never liked them.    The same holds true for 1957-'60 Mercurys - I love the cars but hate those hoods! 

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"I also remember when Ford had their hood open the opposite way, that was goofy too."  

Yep, I'm with 'ya  on that one too!   I love 1957-'59 Fords but could never bring myself to buy one because of those hoods....  yes, yes, I know it was a "safety thing,"  but I never liked them.    The same holds true for 1957-'60 Mercurys - I love the cars but hate those hoods! 

It was "safety thing"?  What was "safe" about it.  Certainly wasn't more convenient for a mechanic.  With the hood opening like that, he can only get to two sides of the engine, while if it opens from the front, he's able to get at the engine from all three sides.