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Topic starter
21/07/2023 6:42 am
'53 or '54 Buick?
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John Bono
North Jersey
21/07/2023 8:53 am
I like the 53 just a bit better. 😎
Ditto.
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
John Bono and Frank Reed reacted
21/07/2023 10:58 am
1953 all the way. Apparently some object to the handling but that was what American cars were about back then. Incidently the 53 was based on the Roadmaster chassis while the 54 was based on the Special chassis.
John Bono reacted
21/07/2023 11:21 am
I much prefer the grille, tail end and wheel arch treatment of the '53, but the '54 is very cool too.
John Bono reacted
21/07/2023 11:22 am
1953 all the way. Apparently some object to the handling but that was what American cars were about back then. Incidently the 53 was based on the Roadmaster chassis while the 54 was based on the Special chassis.
I never knew this Bob; thanks.
John Bono reacted
21/07/2023 2:43 pm
‘54 for me - that rear end just rocks!
Zeeky Banutski
The People’s Republic of Maryland
John Bono reacted
21/07/2023 10:16 pm
'53 for me. I don't like the shape of the rear-wheel openings on the '54. Plus, my parents brought me home from the hospital when I was born (in 1955) in their '53 Buick Special 4-door sedan.
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
John Bono and Frank Reed reacted
21/07/2023 10:53 pm
1953 all the way. Apparently some object to the handling but that was what American cars were about back then. Incidently the 53 was based on the Roadmaster chassis while the 54 was based on the Special chassis.
WOW Bob, that is interesting to know.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
John Bono reacted
21/07/2023 10:56 pm
The '53 for me! Those cut out rear wheel wells and the "tacked on" taillights are a turnoff for me. That said, I do have the three Automodello 1:24 scale modes of the '54, and love 'em. Also of course have the four 1:24 diecast '53's from Danbury Mint. Four of my favorites.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
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Topic starter
22/07/2023 6:15 am
I'm going with the more refined '53, but I also love the '54.
John Bono
North Jersey