The design of the Buick Century featured dual headlights, prominent centered medallion and a redesigned grille and gave the front and all new look in 1958. Included in the variety of features was custom interiors, carpeted floors, safety instrument panel cushion, electric window lifts and 2 way power seat adjustment. Also included in the line-up of standard equipment are front-wheel aluminum brake drums.
Standard engine for the Century was the Buick Valve-in-Head B-12000 with 300 hp and 364 cu. in. featuring a Quadrajet carburetor and double "Y" exhaust manifolds. In addition, Buick's Variable Pitch Dynaflow transmission was powered by two turbines and has a maximum torque ratio at stall of 3.5 at 3000.
1958 Buick Century Production Numbers
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
61
584669
4-dr Sedan - 6P
$3,316
4,241 lbs
7,421
63
584639
4-dr Hardtop - 6P
$3,436
4,267 lbs
15,171
66R
584637
2-dr Hardtop - 6P
$3,368
4,182 lbs
8,110
66C
584667X
2-dr Convertible Coupe - 6P
$3,680
4,302 lbs
2,588
69
584682
4-dr Station Wagon - 6P
$3,831
4,498 lbs
4,456
Chassis Data
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Tires
Century
122 in.
211.8 in.
59.5 in.
59 in.
7.60 x 15
1958 Buick VIN Numbers
Serial numbers are located on the drivers side hinge pillar post, above the instrument panel.
First Symbol - Model & Series
4 = Series 40 Special
7 = Series 70 Roadmaster
6 = Series 60 Century
8 = Series 80 Limited
Second Symbol - Model Year
A = 1954
B = 1955
C = 1956
D = 1957
E = 1958
F = 1959
G = 1960
H = 1961
I = 1962
J = 1963
Third Symbol - Assembly Plant
(1) Flint, Michigan
(5) Wilmington, Delaware
(2) Southgate, California
(6) Atlanta, Georgia
(3) Linden, New Jersey
(7) Framingham, Massachusetts
(4) Kansas City, Kansas
(8) Arlington, Texas
Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence
The final six numbers are the numerical sequence of the assembly at the plant.
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