Buick

Barn Find Ragtop: 1972 Buick Centurion

Buick redesigned its full-size cars in 1971 and replaced the Wildcat as the sportier version with the Centurion (perhaps a better name considering Buick’s audience?). It would only be used for three years and – during that time –… more»

Stephen King Movie Car: 1973 Buick Electra 225

When people plunk down the money to purchase a collectible car, they usually do so for one of two reasons: as an investment or for enjoyment.  Throwing money down the drain is never a good idea, but sometimes cars… more»

First Year Project: 1963 Buick Riviera

Innovative and sleek, the Buick Riviera made a good impression on buyers when it was first introduced as a 1963 model, with about 40,000 of them finding homes during the inaugural run.  Personal Luxury cars were really starting to… more»

Nicest One Left? 1987 Buick Skyhawk

Buick used the Skyhawk nameplate on two occasions in the 1970s and 1980s. First, as a rear-wheel-drive subcompact based on the Chevy Monza, and the second as a front-wheel-drive variant of Chevrolet’s Cavalier. It was part of GM’s shift… more»

Revived Barn Find: 1967 Buick Riviera GS

Buick expanded its lineup in 1963 to include a “personal luxury car,” the new Riviera. The car may have been cooked up in response to the success Ford was having with the Thunderbird once they added a back seat… more»

Highly Optioned 29k Mile 1969 Buick Electra 225 Convertible

New car buyers today are probably more demanding than at any time in automotive history. The concept of driving off the lot in a vehicle without power assistance for virtually everything is unthinkable, and yet, that was the norm… more»

Blown 840 HP Big Block! 1950 Buick Special

Buick fans from 1950 never imagined this tire-roasting rendition of the entry-level Special. With chrome grille teeth biting the ground and a supercharged big-block jammed through the hood, this 1950 Buick Special custom in Gap, Pennsylvania came a long… more»

3 Rows Plus Skylights! 1968 Buick Sport Wagon

Buick introduced the Sport Wagon back in 1964, but it got a restyling for ’68 which included some new body sculpting and a revised single-piece front skylight, which eliminated that pillar between the glass so the passengers in the… more»

Giant Yard Sale: Take Your Pick Collection

It’s always interesting when a seller lists a batch of cars together in one ad. From numbers matching, and super clean classics to complete project cars and everything in between. And apparently with not much in common. This gaggle… more»

3.5L Buick V8 Power: 1970 Rover 3500S

Here’s one you don’t run across very often, not in the states anyway.  The 3500S was one of the P6 series of cars, a model with production beginning in 1963 from British manufacturer Rover Company Limited.  But eventually, the… more»

Solid Project: 1986 Buick Regal T-Type

Turbocharging is a technology that has gone in and out of style several times over the past forty years, with Buick as one of its stalwarts during the 1980s. The focus on forced induction saw the company produce iconic… more»

1 of 1,035: 1987 Buick Regal Limited Turbo-T

The T-Type nameplate was adopted by Buick to designate a more sporty trim level of an existing model line. While used in the 1960s and 1990s, it may most be associated with the Regals of the 1980s, the Grand… more»

52K-Mile Luxury Survivor: 1978 Buick Riviera

This beautiful Firemist Red 1978 Buick Riviera would have been perfect for any middle-aged executive, and it still would be. Riviera is one of the few big cars that only came in a two-door body style throughout its whole… more»

No Reserve Time Capsule: 1969 Buick Riviera

Most enthusiasts believe Ford created the Personal Luxury Car segment with its Thunderbird. Whether or not that is accurate is a matter for debate, but other manufacturers joined the party when they realized there was money to be made…. more»

Ready To Roll: 1970 Buick Riviera

Big, green, and just a little bit nasty. That’s what this 1970 Buick Riviera appears to be. It’s a tip from Jonny that put us onto this one, which resides in Newport, New Hampshire. It’s available here on eBay… more»

Backyard Project Car: 1985 Buick Regal T-Type

The seller claims that buying a black Buick Regal T-Type is the fastest path toward creating a GNX clone. I have to admit, I never thought much about the color, but he’s right: starting with a black Regal gets… more»

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