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1957 Buick Century Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 14, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$66,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $60,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1957
Make and model
Buick Century
Generation
Century (1936 to 1958)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
6D1097543
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

Above the middle half of 15 comparable sales, 48% over its top.

Middle half of sales$14,750 to $40,500
Median$30,000
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 $14,750 and $40,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
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
1958 Buick Century Riviera Four-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, June 8, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 8, 2026$24,250
1958 Buick Century Riviera 2-Door HardtopBring a Trailer, April 22, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 22, 2026$29,000
1957 Buick Century Caballero Estate Wagon CustomRM Sotheby's, Jan. 24, 2025RM Sotheby'sJan. 24, 2025$80,000
1956 Buick Century Estate WagonMecum, Jan. 17, 2025MecumJan. 17, 2025$57,000
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