It’s hard to pinpoint the exact peak of the automotive Malaise era, but the late-seventies usually aren’t considered very memorable times in the car world, at least not in terms of exciting designs, performance, or overall build quality. However,… more»
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New Turbo V6: 1987 Buick Grand National
For those of you who thought the mid-size muscle car was dead after the 1970s, you may have never met the 1980s Buick Grand National. Based on the popular Regal rear-wheel-drive platform, it was the street version of the… more»
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80’s Muscle: 1987 Buick Grand National
There was a significant danger that the legislative requirements of the 1970s, designed to reduce vehicle exhaust emissions, could have led to the permanent extinction of the muscle car sector. Certainly, iconic high-performance models like the Camaro Z28 were… more»
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Final Year Survivor: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate
The rise of the Minivan and the SUV sounded the death knell for domestic Station Wagon production. With no plans for a revival, buyers must either focus on imports or turn their attention to the classic market for alternatives…. more»
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Turbo Icon: 1987 Buick Grand National Project
The 1987 Buick Grand National is one of those cars that needs no introduction. With its sinister all-black finish, turbocharged V6, and reputation for embarrassing Corvettes and Camaros at stoplights, it’s become one of the most sought-after performance cars… more»
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Reasonably Priced: 1994 Buick Century
“Hey! It’s my old man’s Buick!” Well, it could be as he owned a number of both Buick and Oldsmobile A-bodies from this generation. The listing states, “Was formerly driven by a senior…” and that’s the case with many… more»
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Overhauled Turbo Coupe: 1985 Buick Regal T-Type
A few days ago, we featured a Buick LeSabre T-Type which showcased some of the confusion the company had in terms of its identity. Was it a luxury car company intended for older buyers who didn’t want to buy… more»
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Desert Find Project: 1957 Buick Special Estate Wagon
Off and on from 1936 to 1996, the Special nameplate appeared quite frequently at Buick. It usually served as the entry-level model, which was also the case when the seller’s ’57 Estate Wagon was built. This Special looks to… more»
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Rare T-Type: 1989 Buick LeSabre
Finding your identity is a journey all of us go on, to some extent, and throughout the 1980s and 90s, many GM brands struggled to find the right mix of products and brand to appeal to customers. However, there… more»
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Drives Like New: 1965 Buick Electra 225 Hardtop
I’ll let you in on a little secret; I turned sixty this year. My one wish? That I was as well-preserved as this 1965 Buick Electra 225 Hardtop. Mother Nature has done her worst to me, but this Buick… more»
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463-Equipped: 1972 Buick GS 350
Although Buick based its Gran Sport range across several platforms, the badge first saw the light of day as an options package on the 1965 Skylark. This 1972 example is a GS 350, but it has received an engine… more»
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65K-Mile Survivor: 1972 Buick Electra 225
I have a hard time thinking of a more elegant car, at least from the early 1970s, than this 1972 Buick Electra 225 hardtop sedan. The details, color, and condition all come together on this one, in my opinion…. more»
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30k-Mile Project: 1967 Buick Electra
The Electra (aka “225”) was the flagship automobile built by Buick from 1959 to 1990. The 225 surname was a nod to the car’s length in inches. It was produced on the same C-body platform as other top-of-the-line big… more»
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Super Rare: 1972 Buick Skylark Sun Coupe
It is staggering to believe that in an era when manufacturers were keeping fairly comprehensive records, there is no definitive production total for the 1972 Buick Skylark Sun Coupe. Regardless of which of the many estimates you might choose… more»
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Easily Finished: 1965 Buick Riviera
Many enthusiasts aren’t keen to tackle someone’s unfinished project, which is understandable. There is always the danger that some vehicles possess nasty hidden surprises that will cost an arm and a leg to fix. However, that doesn’t appear to… more»
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Running Ragtop Project: 1971 Buick Skylark
Convertible demand began to decline in the early 1970s, at least at Buick. If you wanted a mid-size drop-top, you had just two choices: the Skylark Custom and Gran Sport. Combined, only 4,200 were ordered, making the seller’s red… more»
