The LeSabre joined the Buick lineup in 1959 and stayed around into the 21st Century. It was positioned as an entry-level full-size car and gateway to fancier products like the Electra 225. It was the Chevy Impala of Buicks,… more»
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Jul 2, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
350 V8 Transplant: 1979 Buick Skylark
The Skylark nameplate has covered a lot of different Buick products over the years. Between 1975 to 1979, it shared the same platform as the popular Chevy Nova and other divisions of General Motors. To help lower fuel consumption,… more»
Jun 26, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Muscle Wagon: 1970 Buick Estate Wagon 455
The 1970 Buick Estate was a genuine Muscle Wagon off the showroom floor. However, this beast takes that to a higher level courtesy of a raft of engine upgrades. It presents beautifully, and its interior is loaded with comfort… more»
Jun 26, 2024 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Rare T-Type Package: 1989 Buick LeSabre
In addition to wide-scale manual transmission availability, one of the other things I miss most about modern cars is that manufacturers don’t consider a 2-door model of their mainstay offerings important anymore, and that’s a shame. The Buick LeSabre… more»
Jun 26, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
A Very Useable Collectible: 1991 Buick Reatta
From 1988 through 1991, Buick produced a two-seat automobile very different from their usual offerings. Intended as a “halo car” to attract attention to the brand and lure curious customers to the showrooms, the Reatta was an interesting combination… more»
Jun 24, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Museum Quality: 1973 Buick Riviera
Cosmetic imperfections are almost inevitable when a classic has over five decades under its belt. It seems this 1973 Buick Riviera didn’t receive the memo because it is superb. The seller describes it as “museum quality,” and that assessment… more»
Jun 22, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Two Owner Survivor: 1963 Buick Riviera
I was once asked to compile a list of a single favorite car from each post-war decade, and the 1960s proved the most challenging. A 1966 Ivy Green Mustang GT with a K-Code under the hood would be a… more»
Jun 18, 2024 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Just Out of the Barn: 1966 Buick Riviera
The Rivera joined the Buick lineup in 1963 as a “personal luxury car” and remained a fixture there for the balance of the century (except for 1994). The car was treated to its first rework in 1966 and –… more»
Jun 12, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
1978 Buick Skylark With 2,800 Original Miles!
Some classics defy belief, especially when the vehicle features an extraordinarily low odometer reading. Such is the case with this 1978 Buick Skylark. It presents superbly, with no visible faults or issues. However, this is unsurprising, with the seller… more»
Jun 11, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Loads of Chrome! 1958 Buick Super Riviera
The U.S. economy experienced an economic downturn in 1958, its first real crunch since the ramp-up after World War II. This especially hit the auto industry, which saw sales drop 30% from the year before. Buick fared worse than… more»
Jun 11, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Original 430: 1969 Buick Riviera
Hiding in this garage is an ideal candidate for an enthusiast seeking an affordable, luxurious classic they can drive and enjoy immediately. It is a 1969 Buick Riviera, and while it isn’t perfect, the new owner could address its… more»
Jun 5, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
No Reserve Low-Mile 1989 Buick Skylark
With a lifespan lasting nearly 50 years for the Buick brand, the Skylark wore several different trim levels throughout the decades, with the name starting during the fifties as a high-end luxury offering. Although the car began losing its… more»
Jun 3, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
1-Of-114: 1972 Buick GS 455 Convertible
The Gran Sport was the “luxury” muscle car of General Motors (because Cadillac didn’t make one). It debuted in 1965 and its heyday was in the early 1970s when a 455 cubic inch V8 was offered. Though the seller… more»
Jun 2, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
76K Mile Luxury Wagon: 1987 Buick Electra Estate Wagon
Once again, the Hot Rod Power Tour is close at hand. If you are like me, you always promise that you will attend only to perennially let lack of proper planning and the financially destructive tag team of food… more»
Jun 2, 2024 • For Sale • 3 Comments
Riviera with Turbo Six Power: 1983 Buick Riviera T-Type
In the early eighties, if you wanted a personal luxury car, your local Buick dealer was the place to go. While the brand offered a few different coupes that could be outfitted for style and luxury, the top-of-the-line car… more»
Jun 1, 2024 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Nailhead V8 Survivor: 1965 Buick Gran Sport Convertible
If you were looking to combine performance and creature comforts in a muscle car in the 1960s, the Buick Gran Sport was a good choice. Since Cadillac didn’t sell those kinds of automobiles, the Buick was the next best… more»
