When it came to muscle cars at General Motors, the Buick Skylark-based Gran Sport (GS) was the most opulent. But that didn’t mean it was any less potent. Take the 1970 GS 455 Stage 1 with Ram Air Induction…. more»
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What Do We Do With It? 1936 Buick Shriner’s Parade Car
Let’s have a contest. The winner gets to be crowned King of Barn Finds for a whole day. All day long! How do you win? It is easy. Everyone gets unlimited chances to enter in the comments. Just tell… more»
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Well Maintained 80s Muscle: 1987 Buick Grand National
This 1987 Buick Grand National looks slick on the black mesh wheels reminiscent of a GNX. The seller lists several major repairs that lend credence to his claims of this being a very well-maintained Grand National. Bidding is strong… more»
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3300 Mile Survivor! 1992 Buick Park Avenue
It seems a little odd covering a car here on Barn Finds that is a 1992 model like this Buick Park Avenue. I mean it’s only a ’92, right? Oh yeah, that was 30 years ago and this Buick… more»
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Up On Blocks: 1972 Buick Skylark
The Skylark, named after a species of bird, was one of the most enduring nameplates within Buick. It stuck around for 46 years through six production runs. The best-selling renditions may have been the 1968-72 mid-size models which were… more»
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Rare Classic On Craigslist: 1953 Buick Skylark
Every marque has its special cars that collectors covet above all others. One of Buick’s most collectible cars was the 1953 Skylark. Amazingly, one of these limited production Buicks built to celebrate Buick’s 50th anniversary has emerged from, you… more»
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Unfinished Business: 1972 Buick Riviera
Buick joined the personal luxury car ranks in 1963 with the Riviera. Sales in the 1960s would peak at 50,000 units and then drop off. Buick redesigned the cars in 1971 thinking they would find new magic with distinctive… more»
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Basket Case: 1915 Buick Model C25
In the early 1900s, William Durant, head of General Motors, was so busy buying up the competition that he nearly bankrupted the company and by 1910 had been fired. Then WW I broke out. Still, the Buick division was… more»
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43 Years in the Barn: 1951 Buick Roadmaster
As the collectible car hobby slowly shifts away from static displays of expertly restored vehicles and jewelery perfect hot rods towards actually using cars for cruise-ins and tours, finding the right vehicle for these new endeavors is a challenge. … more»
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Project Car Opportunity: 1987 Buick Grand National
When a car reaches a certain level of collectability, the buy-in likewise rises to a place where it can be impossible to get in for anything less than the cost of a new entry-level commuter car. This was what… more»
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Warehouse Find: 1969 Buick Le Sabre Custom Convertible
For the most part, Buicks fly under the radar when it comes to collectible cars. With the exception of the legendary Buick Regal Grand National of the 1980s, Buicks of the past had a reputation for being comfortable, reliable,… more»
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1 of 1: 2002 Buick SUV Prototype
In the auto business, prototypes are often built to evaluate design concepts. And, for the most part, they’re destroyed once their original purpose has been served. One of the most famous prototypes, the 1955 Lincoln Futura, escaped the crusher… more»
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No Less Bad-A$$ Forty Years Later: 1979 Buick LeSabre Landau Custom
This 1979 Buick LeSabre Landau Custom is almost comically priced here on eBay: $3881. What are we doing, going up by $1 at a time? (Actually, by increments of fifty bucks). And that’s the result of 15 bids, more… more»
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Everything Goes! Mark Smith Estate Auction
Come October 19-21, 2022 the Hill City of Lynchburg, Virginia hosts the Mark Smith Estate Auction, where myriad belongings of the late auto enthusiast go to the highest bidder. With all lots at No Reserve, you know someone will… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1968 Buick LeSabre Custom 400
The history of this 1968 Buick LeSabre Custom 400 Hardtop is unclear, but it is a classic that carries the hallmarks of an existence treated with respect. It has no glaring faults or flaws and could be an affordable… more»
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Posh Potential: 1961 Buick Electra 225 Convertible Project
Buick was an enthusiastic entrant to the Jet Age “fins and fancy” contest of the 1950s and early 1960s. The Skylark, Le Sabre, Invicta, and Electra were worthy candidates. These last three designs were generated by Bill Mitchell, new… more»
