Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve really liked most of the muscle cars Buick offered, as in high school one of my friends had a ’70 Gran Sport that I can still vividly remember 40 years later how… more»
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Nov 28, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
455 Transplant: 1979 Buick Century Turbo Coupe
This is a different one to categorize. When a “Turbo Coupe” doesn’t have a turbo engine anymore, is it still a Turbo Coupe? This 1979 Buick Century Turbo Coupe has a Buick 455 V8 now, so is it a… more»
Nov 27, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
36K and Bone Stock: 1986 Buick Grand National
We sometimes have to check ourselves as an editorial team to ensure we’re not overusing certain phrases or adjectives. One that comes up a lot is the term “survivor”, which we often associate with preserved cars that haven’t been… more»
Nov 25, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
32k Original Miles: 1957 Buick Special Riviera
I don’t know an enthusiast that doesn’t respect authenticity. That doesn’t mean that, in their eyes, a classic car needs to be 100% original. However, most will accept a vehicle as long as the seller doesn’t present it as… more»
Nov 24, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
60-Year Shed Find: 1957 Buick Century
The Century nameplate got a lot of traction at Buick, as an upscale full-size car from 1936 to 1942, and again from 1954 to 1958. Then it reappeared as a mid-size auto from 1973 to 2005. In the 1950s… more»
Nov 22, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Parked For 45 Years: 1966 Buick Skylark
Named after a species of bird, the Skylark was one of Buick’s longest-running nameplates, for 46 years across six production cycles. For much of its run, it was a nicely trimmed intermediate and the famed Gran Sport adorned many… more»
Nov 21, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Just Surface Rust? 1955 Buick Century
Buick was the third most popular automobile sold in 1955 and it would be the GM division’s best year ever until 1973. Four series of cars were produced, with the Century being one down the list (Roadmaster was the… more»
Nov 17, 2022 • For Sale • 63 Comments
Plain Jane Brawn: 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1
Since Cadillac didn’t offer a muscle car in the 1960s/1970s, the job of offering one with both performance and luxury fell to Buick. And they did it admirably beginning in 1965 with the Gran Sport, shortened to GS in… more»
Nov 15, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Sleek and Sensational: 1967 Buick Riviera GS
UPDATE – We featured this sleek ’67 Buick Riviera GS in August and it’s being listed for sale again. Maybe this time around it’ll find a new home. The seller shares a bit more information in the new post… more»
Nov 4, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Needs Nothing: 1963 Buick LeSabre “Nailhead” V8
Between 1959 and 2005, Buick’s LeSabre would be comparable to the Impala within Chevrolet’s ranks. It was mid-level in terms of trim, below that of the Electra 225. The second generation was produced from 1961 to 1964, including the… more»
Nov 4, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Weekend Special: 1940 Buick Series 40 Special
There’s nothing like finding a project car whose needs are so minimal that the new owner could tackle them at home over a couple of weekends. That is the tantalizing prospect offered by this 1940 Buick Special. It is… more»
Nov 3, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Oddball Assortment: Mercury Capri Collection
The Mercury Capri is one of those cars that seemingly had the hallmarks for becoming an enthusiast favorite but never quite ascended beyond mild cult status. Intended to become a formidable opponent to the Mazda Miata, it had the… more»
Nov 2, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rebuilt 401: 1962 Buick Electra 225 Convertible
When Buick introduced the Second Generation Electra 225 in 1961, it graphically demonstrated how styling trends could change dramatically. In 1959, fins were king, but by 1961, they were as out-of-date as VHS videos are today. By 1962, when… more»
Oct 28, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
24k Mile One Owner Survivor! 1975 Buick Regal
Shiny original paint and trim combine with crisp whitewalls, appropriate visual fanfare for this 1975 Buick Regal in Chicago, Illinois. The one-owner classic shows only 24,156 miles on the odometer, a number seemingly supported by the well-kept interior and… more»
Oct 27, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Patina Project: 1963 Buick Riviera
General Motors entered the personal car segment of the market in 1963 with the new Buick Riviera (although you could argue that the Cadillac Eldorado of the late 1950s was one). It was immediately popular, and Buick limited first-year… more»
Oct 26, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
One Owner Sleeper: 1987 Buick Regal T-Type
This 1987 Buick Regal T-Type has been with the original owner since new, and has been sitting in his barn awaiting restoration after partial disassembly. He tells the story many of us know well, which is that of being… more»
