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»
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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»
Sep 29, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Drives Like New! 1993 Buick Roadmaster Estate
I think that it would be safe to say that most of our Barn Finds readers will have a wish list of classics they would park in their garage if space and money were no objects. I have, and… more»
Sep 24, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
44k Original Miles: 1963 Buick Riviera
When potential buyers begin their search for a classic car to park in their garage, a vehicle with a long-term ownership history is always reassuring. That generally indicates that the car in question has been treated with respect because… more»
Sep 24, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Two Owners, 48k Miles: 1969 Buick Skylark Convertible
The Skylark was one of Buick’s longest-running nameplates. It started as a special edition Roadmaster convertible in 1953 to celebrate the company’s 50th anniversary, and most of the rest were either mid-sizes or compacts. This 1969 Skylark Custom convertible… more»
Sep 20, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Sporty Buick? 1990 Buick Reatta Convertible
Buick has made more sporty two-door cars than some of us realize when we think of Buick and what a “typical” Buick is, or was. They’re not all beige four-door sedans. The seller has this sporty 1990 Buick Reatta… more»
Sep 20, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
GN Turbo Powered! 1962 Buick LeSabre
Sporting stylized ventiports like Buicks of the past, this classic “runs and drives great” according to the seller. Most interestingly, this 1961 Buick LeSabre in Cumming, Georgia hides a big high-tech surprise under its weathered hood. A turbocharged late… more»
Sep 19, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
1965 Buick LeSabre Convertible With 18k Genuine Miles!
Did you know that according to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, the average American car will clock around 13,470 miles per year? If the owner manages to do this consistently, by the time that car is… more»
Sep 14, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
455 Four-Speed! 1970 Buick GS Stage 1
Motor Trend (January 1970) clocked a 1970 Buick GS Stage 1 at 13.38 seconds and 105.5 MPH in the quarter mile, proclaiming it the fastest muscle car they had ever tested. This 1970 Buick GS Stage 1 in McHenry,… more»
Sep 13, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Turbocharged V6! 1987 Buick Grand National
The Grand National debuted in 1982 in response to the success that Buick was having in NASCAR. It was generally produced in small quantities (by Buick standards) until 1987 when the sales floodgates opened during the car’s last year…. more»
Sep 11, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
455 V8 Survivor: 1970 Buick Skylark GS
The Gran Sport (GS) was the high-performance side of Buick since 1965 and is most often associated with the mid-size Skylark models. Since Cadillac didn’t produce a muscle car, the Buick GS was the most beautifully equipped GM sport… more»
Sep 9, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Factory Touch Screen: 1988 Buick Reatta
Modern day “barn finds” or “garage finds” are interesting to me because in a way, they’re barometers of what might be collectible down the line. If a car found in a preserved state that’s less than 50 years old… more»
Sep 5, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
34k Mile Nova Alternative: 1974 Buick Apollo
In the early 1970s, Buick needed a compact car to compete across all lines (the imported Opels weren’t getting the job done). So, in 1973, they cloned the popular Chevy Nova and called it Apollo, named after the Greek… more»
Sep 5, 2021 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Three-Named Survivor: 1976 Buick Opel by Isuzu
And you thought that badge engineering was confusing today, how about during the time of this 1976 Buick Opel by Isuzu? That’s three different names, three different car companies, and three different countries of origin. This nice original triple-decker… more»
