All General Motors A-body intermediates were redesigned in 1968. Of those cars, the Skylarks fielded by Buick were perhaps the most stylish (which makes sense as they were also the fanciest). Particularly in the outward V-shape, where the rear… more»
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All Original Cruiser: 1948 Buick Roadmaster
The Roadmaster was a Buick nameplate used on-again, off-again, dating back to the mid-thirties. The car took a short break after 1942 before reappearing in ’46 for a run that lasted just over a dozen years, then went on… more»
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Woodgrain Delete: 1995 Buick Roadmaster
The Buick Roadmaster is one of the greats. It is a name that is synonymous with American excellence, and to this day, we still perk up when a clean example of any generation comes up for sale. However, this… more»
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Wild Chopped Custom: 1964 Buick Riviera
Though the Thunderbird had already put Ford on the map in the personal luxury car market when it gained rear seating, it didn’t take General Motors very long to follow, with the Buick Riviera serving as the first GM… more»
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Big Red: 1994 Buick Roadmaster LT1
Touted by some automotive magazines of the era as grandma’s Corvette sedan, or similar descriptions, Buick put a Chevy small-block 350 LT1 in both the sedan and wagon versions of the Roadmaster beginning in 1994. It was a stroke… more»
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Pretty in Purple: 1988 Buick Reatta
Over the last few years, we have seen an increased appreciation for the R129-chassis Mercedes-Benz convertible. The 500SL, 600SL, and other models in the lineup have always been attainable, but now clean, well-maintained examples are moving higher price-wise when… more»
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Father’s Day Gift: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon
Father’s Day is coming, and the seller of this 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon feels like it could be the perfect gift for the deserving pop in your life. Heck, I’d take it regardless of the upcoming holiday, as… more»
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Star Wars Air Cleaner: 1967 Buick GS400 Convertible
By 1965, every General Motors division except for Cadillac had a mid-size muscle car. At Buick, it was the Gran Sport (or GS), which was based on the Skylark intermediate. Because it was a Buick, the GS was the… more»
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Nuthin’ Fancy: Cheap 1963 Buick Special Project
In many respects, I’d suggest this 1963 Buick Special is what discovering old cars is all about. OK, it doesn’t look like much at first glance, but it’s old, it’s a product from an esteemed auto builder, it has… more»
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Yard Find Nailhead: 1965 Buick Riviera Project
Buick entered the personal luxury car market in 1963 with the Riviera. It became instantly popular and would remain a GM fixture throughout the rest of the century. The first generation ran through 1965, with the biggest change that… more»
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Stage 1 Clone? 1970 Buick Gran Sport 455 V8
Buick joined the mid-size muscle car race in 1965 with the Gran Sport, based on Skylark hardtops and convertibles. They became quite potent over the years, including the 1970 GS Stage 1 with a 455 cubic inch V8…. more»
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Restored Cruiser: 1971 Buick Skylark Convertible
Two days ago, I penned a piece on a 1969 Buick GS 400 and marveled at both its condition and price – it seemed too good to be true. Today, I’d like to move forward two years and take… more»
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Rare Buick Muscle: 1970 Gran Sport Stage 1
My first-ever experience riding in a bona fide muscle car was in a 1971 Buick Gran Sport, a day that changed life as I knew it at the rather young age of 14. It belonged to an older high… more»
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Hatchback Survivor: 1973 Buick Apollo
The Chevrolet Nova was not only popular with buyers, but also with other General Motors divisions. When it came time for Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile to all field a compact car in the 1970s, they all chose to clone… more»
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Cheap Stage 1? 1969 Buick GS 400
Whoa, ho, ho, what do we have here? A clean 1969 Buick GS 400, with Stage 1 upgrades for only $23,500? Sound too good to be true? Actually, yes, but I’m still intrigued enough to take a closer look…. more»
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904 Mile Luxury: 1983 Buick Electra Park Avenue
Regardless of size, class, or cost, one aspect I wish hadn’t been nearly phased out of most automobiles is the availability of a two-door option in the model’s lineup. Not too many decades ago, most manufacturers seemed to place… more»
