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1955 BUICK CENTURY

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on June 26, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$13,750Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $12,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1955
Make and model
Buick Century
Generation
Century (1936 to 1958)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
6B3060516
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 15 comparable sales, 65% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$20,625 to $46,500
Median$31,000
Sales behind it15Likely

From 15 sales of the Buick Century (1936 to 1958) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $20,625 and $46,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
52-Years-Family-Owned 1955 Buick Century Riviera 4-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, July 9, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 9, 2026$8,000
52-Years-Family-Owned 1955 Buick Century Riviera 4-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, June 19, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 19, 2026$7,200
1955 Buick Century Riviera 2-Door Hardtop 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 21, 2025$32,550
1956 Buick Century Estate WagonMecum, Jan. 17, 2025MecumJan. 17, 2025$57,000
1955 Buick Century Riviera 2-Door Hardtop 3-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 24, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 24, 2024$43,000
1957 Buick Century ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 14, 2026MecumJan. 14, 2026$60,000
1957 Buick Century Riviera SedanMecum, June 7, 2025MecumJune 7, 2025$30,000
1957 Buick Century Riviera Four-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, Aug. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 11, 2026$5,100