Many enthusiasts prefer two-door classics, but from a practicality standpoint, ignoring four-door variants can be a mistake. If the original owner ordered those cars with the “right” drivetrain combination, they can offer comparable performance to their lesser-doored siblings. More… more»
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Summer Is Coming! 1974 Buick LeSabre Ragtop
The 1974 model year was a tough one for U.S. auto manufacturers. Unless you already had small, fuel-efficient cars in your inventory (remember the gasoline shortages?). Buick was largely focused on bigger cars, although they did have the Nova-inspired… more»
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58K Miles: 1968 Buick Special Deluxe Sedan
I’ve seen the argument that the Buick Special was the beginning of the end for the “Sloan Ladder,” which promised a car for every purse and purpose. As the happy owner of a ’53 Special myself, I’d hate to… more»
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Desert Patina Galore: 1957 Buick Special Estate Wagon
Hardtops – especially four-door hardtops – were a big deal to the Big Three in the 1950’s. And for the 1957 model year, GM combined the pizazz of a pillarless four-door hardtop with the utility of a station wagon… more»
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Running Project: 1972 Buick Skylark
From its transformation into a mid-size car in 1964, the Buick Skylark was the GM division’s top-line intermediate through 1972 (except for the Gran Sport). The styling of the 1968-69 models got a little wild, but was toned down… more»
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Rare Wagon: 1960 Buick Invicta Estate
Enthusiasts with families sometimes face limited options when selecting a classic to park in their garages. However, this 1960 Buick Invicta Estate could fulfill all their needs, and then some. Its presentation is impressive, it features a powerful V8… more»
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Crazy Paint! 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon
The Roadmaster nameplate returned to Buick in 1991, its first use since the 1958 model year. Both wagons and sedans were offered, and they used the same rear-wheel-drive platform as the Chevy Caprice and Oldsmobile 98. The huge wagon… more»
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Only 57K Miles? 1974 Buick Century
A set of Buick Rally Wheels and white letter tires can solve more problems than the world may care to admit. For example, I’m certain that this 1974 Buick Century Colonnade Coupe (Buick’s words, not mine) would look perfectly… more»
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Big Block Beauty: 1975 Buick Riviera
For fans of the Buick Riviera, I’m curious if the fourth-generation examples might be the most misunderstood of the bunch, at least up to that point. However, that’s just my opinion, and it has nothing to do with the… more»
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No Reserve 1985 Buick Grand National
A Buick Grand National has been on my bucket list for a while, but I’ve yet to find the right one. Typically, they come in two forms: low-mileage survivors or total wrecks. I’d like to find something in the… more»
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Turbo Sleeper: 1986 Buick Regal T-Type
As the gas crisis of the 1970s took hold, car makers struggled to maintain performance. Buick’s solution was to reformulate power in an efficient way by using turbochargers. With its reliable 3.8-liter V6 as a base, Buick added a… more»
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Survivor Sedan: 1972 Buick Electra 225 Limited
I’m a big fan of these early-70s Buicks, as I had a similar version of this car but in Hunter Green. This big Nutmeg-colored 1972 Buick Electra 225 Limited only came in a hardtop body style for four-door cars,… more»
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Fuelie Conversion: 1975 Buick Skyhawk V6
The Buick Skyhawk doesn’t always get the spotlight, but this 1975 example listed on eBay out of Grants Pass, Oregon is the kind of car that makes you pause for a second look. It’s being offered as a fully… more»
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Running Project: 1964 Buick Riviera
Buick added a new product to its portfolio in 1963, a personal luxury car. Called the Riviera, it combined luxury with a nice jolt of performance (401 or 425 cubic inch “Nailhead” V8s). The car rolled into its second… more»
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Black Beauty: 1989 Buick LeSabre T-Type
There were many cars loaded with promise that came out of GM’s Buick and Pontiac divisions in the late 80s through the early 90s. The goal was simple: build a model compelling enough to tempt a BMW shopper and/or… more»
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Blurry 58K-Mile Survivor: 1979 Buick Regal 3.8 V6
Easily some of the fuzziest, blurriest photos in Barn Finds history, I normally don’t take listings with photos this bad since I make a living trying to provide the best photos I can, but I couldn’t pass up this… more»
