1953 Buick Super Riviera
Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 8, 2026.
$7,425Confirmed
The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $6,425, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.
The car
- Year
- 1953
- Make and model
- Buick Riviera
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Chassis
- 37088733
- Condition
- Good (3)Likely
Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.
Against comparable sales
Below the middle half of 11 comparable sales, 163% under its bottom.
Middle half of sales$16,875 to $22,250
Median$18,500
Sales behind it11Likely
From 11 sales of the Buick Riviera in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $16,875 and $22,250.
Closest sales
| Car | Auction | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 Buick Special Riviera 2-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, Aug. 19, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Aug. 19, 2026 | $9,800 |
| 1953 Buick Special 2-Door RivieraBring a Trailer, Feb. 19, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Feb. 19, 2026 | $17,000 |
| 1953 Buick Special 2-Door Riviera Custom RoadsterBring a Trailer, May 18, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | May 18, 2026 | $16,750 |
| 401 Nailhead-Powered 1955 Buick Special 2-Door RivieraBring a Trailer, Sept. 26, 2026 | Bring a Trailer | Sept. 26, 2026 | $20,500 |
| 1955 Buick Super RivieraBring a Trailer, Oct. 2, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | Oct. 2, 2025 | $17,000 |
| 1955 Buick Super Riviera ProjectBring a Trailer, June 16, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | June 16, 2025 | $4,600 |
| 1955 Buick Super RivieraBring a Trailer, March 27, 2025 | Bring a Trailer | March 27, 2025 | $18,500 |
| 1955 Buick Special Riviera HardtopMecum, Jan. 14, 2025 | Mecum | Jan. 14, 2025 | $19,500 |