The 1950s was an era of unbridled optimism for the American economy, and the buying public was clamoring to park the latest and greatest automotive offerings in their driveways. It was a time when some of the most distinctive… more»
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Turbo Luxury! 1985 Buick Riviera T-Type
Among ’80s Buicks, “T-Type” meant luxury combined with sportiness and usually (but not always) high-tech turbocharged power. Buick made just over 1000 Riviera T-Types in ’85, and this turbocharged 1985 Buick Riviera T-Type is one of them. The mostly-complete… more»
Take Your Pick! Pair of 1996 Buick Roadmasters
The Roadmaster nameplate was a Buick staple from 1936-58 and again in 1991-96. The latter was the last of the large, rear-wheel-drive land yachts that used a variation of the Cadillac’s B-platform. The Estate Wagon was what you ordered… more»
One-Owner 1973 Buick Centurion 455-4 Convertible
In the automotive world, some models are renowned for their longevity, while others tend to be a “blink and you’ll miss it” proposition. The Buick Centurion would fall into the second category because the company only produced and marketed… more»
Original 403: 1978 Buick Riviera
The 1978 model year marked the end of the line for one traditional piece of engineering on the Buick Riviera. Since the badge debuted in the 1963 model year, every Riviera had featured a rear-wheel-drive configuration. From 1979, that… more»
No Reserve: 1989 Buick Reatta
The pages of the automotive history books are littered with examples of cars that manufacturers have produced to serve as a “halo” model. Some of these vehicles capture the public’s imagination and sell in significant numbers. A perfect example… more»
49k Original Miles: 1965 Buick Skylark Convertible.
We might be heading into the cooler months, but there are still some great opportunities to enjoy some top-down touring in a classic convertible for a few lucky individuals. There are few feelings finer than to slip behind the… more»
1 of 305? 1991 Buick Reatta
Sometimes, it pays to give a seller the benefit of the doubt. I was ready to pound on the claims that this Reatta was one of just 305 made, smug in my knowledge that although built in limited numbers,… more»
Rare Sun Coupe: 1972 Buick Skylark
In 1972, Buick Skylark buyers had not one, but two choices, if they wanted some open air with their new car. The first was to buy a convertible, which was discontinued the following year. Or a Sun Coupe, which… more»
401 V8 Beauty! 1966 Buick Skylark GS
As Cadillac was not in the business of producing high-performance cars, the job of making the most well-adorned General Motors muscle cars fell to Buick. And the name Gran Sport (GS) took those honors beginning in 1965. That included… more»
Clean Low-Mile Barn Find 1951 Buick Special
Post-war United States saw the beginnings of ever-increasing vehicle sizes, chrome, highways, and luxury. A big, heavy, comfortable car was now solidly included in the idea of the American Dream, and General Motors was ready to fill that need… more»
23k Original Miles: 1991 Buick LeSabre Custom Sedan
There’s no doubt that 1991 was quite a year. NASA fired the Hubble Telescope into orbit, the New York Giants won Super Bowl XXV, Tim Allen was keeping us all amused in “Home Improvement,” and Macaulay Culkin had been… more»
401/4-Speed: 1966 Buick Skylark GS
While it isn’t perfect, this 1966 Buick Skylark GS is a turn-key classic that can hold its head high as an original and unmolested survivor. Its V8/4-speed drivetrain combination offers the promise of winning performance, and with 89,000 miles… more»