@georgeschire George: See the notes that Brush posted. I agree 100% with him. That is why I said a tie!
Since I grew up around these cars, I see three beautiful mid-fifties cars. To me, the Buick styling became more refined with each year going forward. The side spear and venti-ports (port holes) were Buick trademarks while the Dagmar bumpers were designs carried over from the Cadillac, Buick's big brother. I'm glad we all see things differently. I vote '57, '56 and '55.
John Bono
North Jersey
I love the '61 Buick with it's going forward pointed fenders.
John Bono
North Jersey
The '55 is my fave Buick of that decade. The '57 is a strong second with the '56 not far behind.
1957 is 1st and the ‘56 is 2nd, those two have always been interesting to me. The ‘55 is far behind. I’ve always had a take it or leave it attitude toward that design.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA