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25/03/2026 11:01 pm
Which '59 Buick...6 window Model #4829 Riviera or 4 window Model #4839 Hardtop (flat top) Sedan?
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
26/03/2026 6:00 am
I like the fully open-air coupe/hard tops.
26/03/2026 6:36 am
I like the six window flat top for it's uniqueness.
26/03/2026 6:56 am
Flat top. I always liked the extension of the roof over the rear window.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
26/03/2026 7:04 am
I like the flattop as well. Especially on the full size GM models, it gives them an air of elegance. JMHO though. 😁
26/03/2026 8:16 am
Nothing beats a "flat-top"
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
26/03/2026 8:38 am
@perrone1 +1 I'm with Tony on this one; it's the Riviera traditional roof for me.
26/03/2026 9:20 am
A tough one for me. I've always deferred to the flat top. But as I looked at the photos, I began to rethink my preference. I've never been a fan of the 6-window...Yup! I'm still not! I vote for the flat top, but it took half a cup of coffee to get there.
This post was modified 6 months ago 2 times by John Kuvakas
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
26/03/2026 10:20 am
A no-brainer no-contest for me today! THE 6 WINDOW traditional Hardtop for me! I've never cared even a little bit for the Flattop styling. I remember thinking when I first saw them as a kid, that the car looked like it had two windshields, and I still think that today.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
26/03/2026 11:05 am
+1 here George, especially a top-down convertible.
Steve
26/03/2026 12:46 pm
I've never seen a right-hand-drive Buick before, with the exception of a 1930s auto.
26/03/2026 1:26 pm
Both are eye-catchingly beautiful and attention getting automobiles from that pivotal year for General Motors automobiles.
Right now, the diecast replica I have of this automobile is a silver-grey convertible. It would look superb in nearly any color !
26/03/2026 2:52 pm
@100ford2003 The '59 Buick convertible looks SO sinister; especially in black! Very cool and unique. I also love the 2drht.
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