Buick’s cars were all-new for 1959 and had new model names to boot. The LeSabre became the division’s entry-level automobile, followed by the Invicta and Electra. It was by no means stark and would keep its position in the… more»
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Nov 12, 2021 • For Sale Stories • 18 Comments
Save Them from the Crusher! Stash of Vintage Cars & Trucks
Located in the woods near Loudon, New Hampshire is a salvage yard that contains at least fifty old cars and trucks. There are more than that out there, but those are just the ones we could identify from some… more»
Nov 6, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Vista Cruiser’s Cousin: 1969 Buick Sport Wagon
The Sport Wagon was Buick’s version of the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser which featured a raised roof and skylights over the cargo and second seat area. It was produced over three generations between 1964-72, but the last two years had… more»
Nov 4, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1 of 65: 1990 Buick Reatta Select 60
The Buick Reatta was a low production, 2-seat grand touring car built by Buick in the late 1980s/early 1990s. It came first as a coupe, but a convertible was added later. Buick marketing gurus came up with the idea… more»
Nov 3, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
40K Original Miles: 1996 Buick Roadmaster
The lineup of GM estate wagons has been the apple of many enthusiasts’ eyes for years now, especially the B-platform models equipped with the LT1 V8. Prices have been climbing, but not strikingly so. There are some cars that… more»
Oct 28, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
BF EXCLUSIVE: Clean 1986 Buick Somerset Limited
There seems to be a new type of retro theme developing in the classic car scene. While vehicles like the First Generation Mustang and the Tri-Five Chevrolets remain a staple, buyers have begun to shift their gauge towards vehicles… more»
Oct 28, 2021 • For Sale • 4 Comments
17k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National
We’ve seen a few examples of the 1987 Buick Grand National cross our desks here at Barn Finds over the years, and they seem to fall into two broad categories. Some will be genuine trailer queens with barely enough… more»
Oct 27, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
43K Original Miles: 1990 Buick Riviera
There’s not much time left to bid on this survivor Buick Riviera that has just 43,000 miles from new and is offered up with no reserve. While not necessarily the high water mark for Buick’s famous nameplate, this generation… more»
Oct 26, 2021 • For Sale • 12 Comments
One Year Only: 1972 Buick Skylark Sun Coupe
The Sun Coupe was a one-year-only option on the 1972 Skylark 350 Sport Coupe, with its manual-folding vinyl sunroof and special carpeting and badging. It was in addition to traditional convertibles that would be in their last year as… more»
Oct 18, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Turbo Time Capsule: 1987 Buick Grand National
If someone handed me a big fist full of cash and told me that I could go out and buy any 1980s car that I wanted, you’re probably looking at the successful candidate right now. I openly admit a… more»
Oct 10, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Owned For 50 Years! 1970 Buick GS 455 Convertible
The thought of owning a classic car for half a century is something that most of us have never considered. The longest that I’ve owned one is a decade, and I considered that an achievement. The owner of this… more»
Oct 9, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
18,000 Original Mile 1985 Buick LeSabre Collector’s Edition
When was the last time you could buy a brand new 1985 Buick LeSabre? Probably 1985. Maybe a little into the late-’80s if there were a few stragglers left on dealer lots. Apparently, you can add 2021 to that… more»
Oct 9, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Boattail Barn Find: 1971 Buick Riviera 455-4
The personal luxury coupe genre is something that doesn’t really exist anymore. Sure, you can get a Bentley Continental or a Rolls-Royce Wraith, but what about us plebeians? Buicks are (very) nice, but they don’t cost as much (or… more»
Oct 7, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Driving 455: 1972 Buick Riviera
The Third Generation Buick Riviera is a range that stands out in the crowd. Colloquially known as the “boat-tail” model, its looks tended to polarize potential buyers. Its radical appearance didn’t help its sales, and the fact that the… more»
Oct 6, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Nova Alternative: $3,500 1973 Buick Apollo V8
In the early 1970s, Buick needed a compact car to better compete, and buyers weren’t flocking to dealer showrooms for the imported Opels. Enter Buick’s version of the successful Chevy Nova, the Apollo. Other than some trim differences and… more»
Oct 2, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Michigan Car Collection Plus House!
While collections of cars offered for sale as a package deal aren’t rare, seldom do you see one that comes with a house. That’s the case here, though we don’t get to see the abode in the photos nor… more»
