Buick

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»

1963 Buick Riviera by Gene Winfield

Robert Eugene (Gene) Winfield is a legendary American car customizer whose work has graced the large and small screens in Blade Runner, RoboCop, Bewitched, and Star Trek. However, his unique road cars cemented his reputation in automotive folklore. One… more»

Carpentry Skills Needed: 1929 Buick Coupe

When you go to a car show and look at a beautiful prewar car, a lot of the craftsmanship that went into building that vehicle is hidden.  Wood was the medium of choice under the bodywork in a world… more»

Make An Offer: 1958 Buick Roadmaster

The Roadmaster had a sporadic role in the Buick lineup, appearing from 1936 to 1942 (pre-World War II), 1946 through 1958, and finally from 1991 to 1996. Except for the last generation, all Roadmasters were built on the longest… more»

24k Mile Survivor? 1976 Buick Skylark

Between 1975 and 1979, Buick’s compact cars were on the same platform but carried two names: Apollo for the 4-door sedans and Skylark (formerly a mid-size) for the 2-door versions (coupe and hatchback). This 1976 example may be one… more»

Rare Package: 1973 Buick Century Sun Coupe

I’ve always loved Buicks, and that likely stems from my old high-school friend of 40 years ago who owned a 1970 Gran Sport that was bought new at Frank Davis Buick in Nashville, which still had the metal dealer… more»

Former Show Car: 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1

When it came to muscle cars at General Motors, the Buick Skylark-based Gran Sport (GS) was the most opulent. But that didn’t mean it was any less potent. Take the 1970 GS 455 Stage 1 with Ram Air Induction…. more»

What Do We Do With It? 1936 Buick Shriner’s Parade Car

Let’s have a contest.  The winner gets to be crowned King of Barn Finds for a whole day.  All day long!  How do you win?  It is easy.  Everyone gets unlimited chances to enter in the comments.  Just tell… more»

Well Maintained 80s Muscle: 1987 Buick Grand National

This 1987 Buick Grand National looks slick on the black mesh wheels reminiscent of a GNX. The seller lists several major repairs that lend credence to his claims of this being a very well-maintained Grand National. Bidding is strong… more»

3300 Mile Survivor! 1992 Buick Park Avenue

It seems a little odd covering a car here on Barn Finds that is a 1992 model like this Buick Park Avenue. I mean it’s only a ’92, right? Oh yeah, that was 30 years ago and this Buick… more»

Up On Blocks: 1972 Buick Skylark

The Skylark, named after a species of bird, was one of the most enduring nameplates within Buick. It stuck around for 46 years through six production runs. The best-selling renditions may have been the 1968-72 mid-size models which were… more»

Rare Classic On Craigslist: 1953 Buick Skylark

Every marque has its special cars that collectors covet above all others.  One of Buick’s most collectible cars was the 1953 Skylark.  Amazingly, one of these limited production Buicks built to celebrate Buick’s 50th anniversary has emerged from, you… more»

Unfinished Business: 1972 Buick Riviera

Buick joined the personal luxury car ranks in 1963 with the Riviera. Sales in the 1960s would peak at 50,000 units and then drop off. Buick redesigned the cars in 1971 thinking they would find new magic with distinctive… more»

Basket Case: 1915 Buick Model C25

In the early 1900s, William Durant, head of General Motors, was so busy buying up the competition that he nearly bankrupted the company and by 1910 had been fired. Then WW I broke out. Still, the Buick division was… more»

43 Years in the Barn: 1951 Buick Roadmaster

As the collectible car hobby slowly shifts away from static displays of expertly restored vehicles and jewelery perfect hot rods towards actually using cars for cruise-ins and tours, finding the right vehicle for these new endeavors is a challenge. … more»

Project Car Opportunity: 1987 Buick Grand National

When a car reaches a certain level of collectability, the buy-in likewise rises to a place where it can be impossible to get in for anything less than the cost of a new entry-level commuter car. This was what… more»

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