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Topic starter
12/11/2025 11:49 pm
'56 Buick or Mercury?
Be sure to make your selection.
Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.
If selection is greater than 2 rank them.
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John Bono
North Jersey
13/11/2025 12:05 am
I do not like the nose on the Buick, so Mercury get's my vote on this pairing.
13/11/2025 5:52 am
Maybe it’s the photo but the Mercury looks heavy so I went with the Buick
13/11/2025 6:46 am
Dang; this is taking too much time. This one is difficult John. And kudos once again on picking two toughies and WITH matching colors.
I like the color breaks better on the Buick. I like the color placements better on the Merc - lighter color on top, darker on bottom. The Merc looks more modern and fresh.
It comes down to which I'd rather own and drive. I'm going with the Montclair.
13/11/2025 7:38 am
There is something "Special" about the Buick. I prefer the side trim and dash board on the Buick although either would be welcome in my garage. Buick.
13/11/2025 7:44 am
Buick, my favorite of the 50s.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
13/11/2025 8:08 am
Merc for me as well, I love the bodystyle of the 55/56.😊
John Bono and Tony Perrone reacted
13/11/2025 9:14 am
Mercury styling by a nose over the Buick. Reverse the order by the same margin if it was 1955.
13/11/2025 9:33 am
This one was easy, but then it wasn't. I like both for different reasons. If it were two '55s, I'd be voting a tie, but it's a little different for these '56s. The Mercury looks "bulkier" than the Buick, but I like the Mercury's grill much better. Bottom line for this one, it comes down to the "dashboard", BUICK WINS!!!
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
13/11/2025 10:30 am
I’m going with the Mercury Montclair. Better looks to me and I do remember how well it handled.
13/11/2025 12:53 pm
I'm surprised it's this close - I thought this would be an easy win for the Buick!
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
13/11/2025 1:22 pm
Really gorgeous Fifties automobiles ! In various scales, I am happy to have diecast replicas of each of these beautiful cars.
Topic starter
14/11/2025 10:40 pm
Compared MSRP base prices...the Mercury Montclair is $160 more than the Buick Special 2dr HT Rivera. To me the Mercury appears more sporty than the distinguished looking Buick. I'll pick the Buick and pocket $160 bucks.
Gents, thanks for your responses.
John Bono
North Jersey