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1955 Buick Century Bolero

1955 Buick Century Bolero

Estimate: $40,000-$65,000

The Century was a favorite of legendary GM design chief Harley Earl. The car was built on the smallest Buick platform available at the time, but powered by the division's largest engine. The combination made the Century the choice of many law-enforcement agencies, which used them for highway patrol. The bold front-end and jet-age tail makes it a prime example of mid-'50s car design.