Barn Finds reader Cartman wrote in recently to tell us a terrific story about a super find he recently resurrected. The car in question is a Buick Grand National, which in this guise was produced from 1984 to 1987… more»
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Jul 8, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Earliest Known? 1982 Buick Grand National
The Regal-based Grand National (GN) was first produced in response to the success Buick had in the NASCAR Cup Series in 1981. Unlike the more well-known GN’s from 1984-87, only 215 of these cars were built in 1982 and… more»
Jul 5, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Original 401: 1965 Buick Skylark GS
Sometimes a car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and it is almost impossible to determine its strongest attribute. That is the case with this 1965 Buick Skylark GS. It presents beautifully for its age, and… more»
Jun 29, 2021 • For Sale • 30 Comments
9,146 Miles: Supercharged 1995 Buick Riviera
The Buick Riviera nameplate is perhaps one of the most recognized models in all of American car manufacturing. The big body coupe has lone been a pinnacle of luxury, power, and style, and despite the eight generation model representing… more»
Jun 27, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
10,000 Original Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National
Another day, another pristine Buick Grand National comes out of hiding. This one has just 10,000 original miles and presents as-new with deep, lustrous paint and no obvious modifications or flaws. This one is made rarer still courtesy of… more»
Jun 27, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
25k Original Miles: 1972 Buick Riviera
Some classic cars will blend like a chameleon into the background, while there are others where the styling is so bold and daring that they will stand out a mile away. The 1972 Buick Riviera undoubtedly fits into the… more»
Jun 23, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Sitting Out Back! 1970 Buick Riviera 455
Buick dived into the personal luxury car market in 1963 and immediately struck gold. Perhaps because not only were they luxurious automobiles, but they were also powerful machines with some of the biggest engines that Buick offered. The honeymoon… more»
Jun 21, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
1970 Buick GSX Stage 1 Survivor!
The GSX was the top-of-the-line Skylark, and was Buick’s equivalent to the Pontiac GTO Judge. Equipped with a Buick 455 V-8 engine and upgraded suspension components, the GSX provided a muscle car experience…through the civilized lens of a Buick…. more»
Jun 19, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
340-4 V8 Project: 1962 Buick Special
The Buick Special nameplate dates to 1936, but for the early 1960s, it would be employed in the company’s first foray into the compact car market. The new car would get some recognition for using its use of an… more»
Jun 18, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Genuine Patina! 1965 Buick Skyroof Sportwagon
The station wagons keep rollin’ at Barn Finds and today’s discovery is a cool Buick Custom Sportwagon, from 1965, with the desirable “Skyroof” option. This was the first year for the tinted roof panels that provide some sunlight for… more»
Jun 17, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Clamshell Barn Find! 1965 Buick Riviera
The Riviera was Buick’s entry into the personal luxury space, something akin to the Ford Thunderbird…but–dare I say–better. It was bigger, had more power, and arguably better styling. The Riviera began as a trim level on Buick’s earlier models… more»
Jun 17, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Boat-tail Field Find: 1972 Buick Riviera
Buick introduced the Riviera as a personal luxury car in 1963 and it remained part of the line-up for the rest of the 20th Century. While most people think of the late 1950s when it comes to unusual styling,… more»
Jun 16, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Original 425: 1964 Buick Riviera
When Buick decided to dip its toe into the water of the personal luxury car segment, they did it with the Riviera. This experiment was a success, with the Riviera name lingering in the market in various forms until… more»
Jun 9, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
364 Nailhead V8: 1960 Buick LeSabre
In 1960, Buick offered four lines of cars – and none of them were compacts. The downsized Special wouldn’t come along until the following year, so all the Buicks were still full-size cars – at least 17 feet long!… more»
Jun 8, 2021 • For Sale • 26 Comments
59,000 Mile Boattail Survivor! 1972 Buick Riviera
Riviera, as it was called, began as a trim level in Buick’s lineup denoting a two-door pillarless hardtop body. The name was chosen because it reminded all those who gaze upon it of the allure and affluence of the… more»
Jun 6, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
High-Mile Collectible: 1984 Buick Grand National
We all recognize by now that some listings for vintage cars shoot themselves right in the proverbial foot due to lack of information, bad photos, or both. In the case of this 1984 Buick Grand National, the pictures aren’t… more»
