It is as though it is almost incomprehensible that someone would choose the 4-door. I've heard collectors offer some half-hearted compliment to the owner of a 4-door car, quickly following the commpliment with a comment along the lines of: 'but, I would never buy a 4-door car, of course'. For some, rather than consider a car based on its own merits, it becomes easier to fall back on some conventional thinking that governs the collector car hobby. When it comes to old cars, though, it seems like many are willing to embrace a set of norms or 'rules' that govern their selection or appreciation of old cars. We all appreciate and enjoy old cars, and part of the appeal is, I think, the uniqueness and distinction of driving and/or showing a vehicle that has largely disappeared from daily use on the streets and highways of America. One thing that always disturbs me about the collector car marketplace is the push for conformity. The jetback would most certainly be my personal favorite among these cars. This is an interesting topic, and, while I agree that the 56R would command the highest price among these cars, I also agree with shadetree77 regarding the 4-door jetback. To steal a line from fellow member NTX.just some thoughts. But then again, the masses think differently and they would be the ones buying the car. I'd pick a 4 door jetback over a 2 door anything any day of the week. To me though, I would pay the most for the jetback simply because the lines of a jetback are amazingly cool from a design standpoint. I guess that's just the opinion of the masses and I could see why a 2 door would bring more solely based on that fact. I remember being shocked and amazed the first time I heard somebody trash talking a beautiful car just because it had 4 doors. Thinking one was better than the other never entered my mind. If it's a cool car with great lines I liked it regardless of how many doors it had. Growing up, I never made any distinction between the two. So you guys don't think the jetback would bring more? I've never understood that thing people have about 2 doors being better than 4 doors. Not all of us have photographic memories, so here are examples of the models under discussion here. In fact, they're often used as parts cars in the rebuilding of flashier models. Sadly, unless they're found in superb original condition or have a strong family story, big 4-door sedans don't usually get restored (my own being an exception). Not to snub the stately, sensible Super Deluxe Tourback Sedan model 52, it can't hold a candle to the flash and dash of the other two presented here. The rear styling is just terrific and would eventually outweigh one's fear of backing up, without being able to see a danged thing. On the other side of the brain, if you're hoping to fall in love with a car, the Special Deluxe 43D 4-door Jetback Sedan could be a front-runner. That's the sensible choice, if you've got the three to pick from. They generally cost the same to restore as any other regular body style. Anything that lacks back doors and fixed B-pillars brings top dollar when nicely refinished. If the bidder ahead of you backs out, YOU might become the high bidder and own this car.JAMES, the Super Riviera 56R 2-door hardtop is the hands-down favourite of 'the masses'.

So please bid as if you are going to purchase it. I regret having to sell it, but life moves on, I must. I am not going to get into how much money I havein this car, because if you are into cars, you know what kind of dollar amounts it takes any car to look like it should when you are finished. This body style #50-4519 was considered by Buick as a Riviera sedan. This car has had a body on frame restoration which was finished in 2013 which included the following complete engine rebuild, complete transmission rebuild, complete differential rebuild, all suspension, brakes, gas tank and sending unit, paint, chrome, complete leather interior with headliner, all carpeting, cooling system, fuel system, exhaust system, 5 new whitewall tires, wheelcovers, etc. straight eight with a Dynaflow transmission. Car has the original drivetrain with a 263 cu. Car was restored from a rust free, low mileage original car with 61,000 miles. This is a 1950 Buick Super Model 52 4 door sedan.

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