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1954 Buick Century Hardtop

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Sept. 4, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$22,550Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $20,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1954
Make and model
Buick Century
Generation
Century (1936 to 1958)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
6A4051570
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

Inside the middle half of 16 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$15,875 to $44,750
Median$30,500
Sales behind it16Likely

From 16 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 $15,875 and $44,750.

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
1955 BUICK CENTURYBarrett-Jackson, June 26, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 26, 2026$12,500
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