The 1973 Riviera was a one-year styling compromise advanced by Bill Mitchell to correct the unpopular sharp-edged boat tail he introduced on Buick’s flagship car in 1971. While the mid-60s Corvette suffered not one whit from a similar tail,… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1963 Buick Riviera
Here’s some trivia for Buick lovers: Did you know that the most popular color on 1963 Rivieras was Arctic White? Yes, 7,735 out of 40,000 buyers thought that white best accentuated the Riviera’s beautiful lines (Silver Cloud was a… more»
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Three-On-The-Tree V8: 1962 Buick Skylark
When I think of the Buick model known as a “Skylark”, I automatically swerve to the well-known and popular ’64-’72 variant. Prior to that model run, however, the Skylark badge was an upscale trim package available on the new… more»
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74k Miles: Unrestored 1963 Buick Riviera
With exactly 40,000 Rivieras built for the 1963 model year and an anecdotally decent survival rate, there’s usually one for sale whenever you’re looking; however, as a guy who spent 20 long years looking for his, I know that… more»
BF Exclusive: 1971 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible
As we approach the longest day of the year, when the nights are warm and the days call for a convertible, what will you be driving? If you’re in the market for a collector car that is solidly built… more»
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Driver-Quality 1962 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
After several years of disappointing sales figures, Buick was on the rebound in 1962, a rebound that would carry them all the way through the ’60s in solid shape. Although the redesigned ’62s are sometimes overshadowed by the fact… more»
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37k Original Miles: 1972 Buick Skylark Custom
Aside from one respray at some point, this 1972 Buick Skylark Custom appears to meet the other criteria we like to use here at Barn Finds to label it as a survivor. However, it wouldn’t be surprising if the… more»
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Three-Owner 1974 Buick Apollo Hatchback
Buick’s marketing team must have shared a collective sigh before getting to work when the Nova-based Apollo was announced, knowing that their task was to sell a car that not only looked like a Nova but also cost more…. more»
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70K Mile Convertible: 1965 Buick LeSabre
Now this is a Buick! Sure, we still have Buicks today, but most look like porcine wheeled objects on stilts. A proper sedan, hardtop, or convertible? Fuggetaboutit. This claimed 70 K-mile 1965 LeSabre convertible appears to be in excellent… more»
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All-Original 1953 Buick Special Riviera
Twenty years ago this September, I saw a ’53 Buick Special Riviera for sale in the newspaper classifieds (remember those?). I knew the car and had been ogling it as it sat in its owner’s driveway for about two… more»
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Dad’s Clean, 40k-Mile 1996 Buick Roadmaster Limited Sedan
Like some of you reading this, I have assisted in selling a parent’s vehicle because they had reached an age where it was no longer safe for them to be driving. I can relate to this ad because my… more»
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Part of a 100-Car Estate: 1973 Buick Riviera
Arctic White with a burgundy interior gives this 1973 Buick Riviera a clean look, despite the wire wheels. It was reportedly part of an estate with over 100 cars and had been parked for many years until the owner… more»
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Big-Block Colonnade: 1974 Buick Century Regal
At the risk of sounding as if I have too much time to daydream, I will admit to allowing myself room for thought exercises such as this: “Aaron, what is your favorite car from the GM Colonnade era?” (The… more»
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Collector’s Edition Wagon: 1996 Buick Roadmaster
There’s little doubt that the B platform GM vehicles have earned a place in both automotive history and the hearts of enthusiasts. A few years ago, it seemed the car hobby woke up suddenly to the appeal of these… more»
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Garage Find: 1972 Buick Riviera
The Buick Riviera was a somewhat unusual car from the beginning, but it’s hard to beat the third-generation examples for being over the top in outside appearance. Beginning in 1971, the Riviera received a redesign featuring a large fastback… more»
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1-of-150: 1981 Buick Regal Indy Pace Car Edition
With the 2025 Indianapolis 500 only days away, now would seem to be the perfect time for this 1981 Buick Regal to hit the market. Buick was given the honor of supplying the Pace Car for that year’s race,… more»
