When General Motors redesigned its X-body compact platform in 1975, the Skylark nameplate moved over from the intermediate ranks. The X-body is better known as the basis for the Chevy Nova which Pontiac and Oldsmobile also deployed. This example… more»
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Nov 17, 2023 • For Sale • 65 Comments
Field of Dreams: Everything Under the Sun!
Yates Center, Kansas seems to be the gathering place for old cars to die. That little town is at the crossroads of US-54 and US-75 in the eastern portion of the state. In a salvage yard there lies an… more»
Nov 12, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
1973 Buick Century Regal Coupe 455 V8
Buick’s entry into the personal luxury market was its Riviera, but as the segment grew, the division needed a lower-priced offering. Enter the Century Regal. Based on the GM A-body platform, the Regal presented the buyer with copious woodgrain… more»
Nov 12, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
1 of 215: 1982 Buick Grand National
The Grand National debuted in early 1982 as Buick wanted to capitalize on their recent championships in the NASCAR Grand National Cup Series. They would be available on and off until Buick discontinued their mid-size rear-wheel-drive cars after 1987…. more»
Nov 6, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Barn Find! 1948 Buick Super 8 Convertible
If you want to experience 1940s motoring in thoroughly American style, here’s a likely candidate on facebook Marketplace: a 1948 Buick Super 8 convertible, sequestered in a barn for over five decades. The seller wants $12,500 (cash only and… more»
Nov 5, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Half an Engine: 1964 Buick Wildcat
Taking its name from a series of concept cars, the Buick Wildcat was sandwiched between the LeSabre and Electra for much of the 1960s. It was considered more of a performance-oriented full-size automobile, though it was available in a… more»
Nov 3, 2023 • Auctions • 9 Comments
BF Auction: 1961 Buick Special Skylark
Location: Sundance, Wyoming Mileage: 12,965 Shown Engine: 215ci V8 Transmission: 2-Speed Automatic VIN: 3H2511849 Title Status: Clean Choosing an appropriate project candidate can be challenging, and we must sometimes delve below the surface to determine a vehicle’s true worth…. more»
Nov 2, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Rare 455 V8 Project: 1970 Buick GS Stage 1
All General Motors divisions offered a mid-size muscle car in the 1960s and 1970s. That is except for Cadillac. At Buick, it was the Gran Sport (aka GS), based on the Skylark platform. Because the GS was a Buick,… more»
Nov 1, 2023 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Original 425 Dual-Quad: 1964 Buick Riviera
I grew up in a household where Ford products dominated the garage. The mix was eclectic, including a 1957 Thunderbird. Therefore, my passion for classics wearing the Blue Oval is understandable. However, if you believe my favorite Personal Luxury… more»
Oct 31, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Grandma’s Ride? 1977 Buick LeSabre
The LeSabre was Buick’s “bread and butter” car from 1959 to 2005. It was positioned below the Electra in terms of trim, much like the Chevy Impala was to the Caprice. The cars were part of General Motors’ downsizing… more»
Oct 20, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
No Reserve: 39k Mile 1977 Buick Electra Limited
The 1970s brought many things, including the Bee Gees singing in their unmistakable falsetto and movies like Star Wars and Close Encounters of the Third Kind demonstrating that special effects technology had taken a quantum leap forward. It also… more»
Oct 18, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
67k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Electra Estate
It seems the days of walking into a showroom and driving away in a Station Wagon may be a distant memory unless the buyer turns their attention to foreign makes. The Wagon has lost the battle against the SUV,… more»
Oct 17, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Slammed Fin Coupe! 1959 Buick LeSabre
Preparing to put the ’50s in the rearview mirror, Buick left the past behind with its new-for-’59 lineup featuring new names, bodies, and chassis designs. This 1959 Buick LeSabre in Fresno, California exaggerates the lower, wider styling with its… more»
Oct 11, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Fly Like a Bird! 1972 Buick Skylark
Buick adopted the Skylark (a species of bird) nameplate in the early 1950s and it would stick around for most of the rest of the 20th Century. It’s most commonly remembered as a mid-size car along the lines of… more»
Oct 10, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Tow It Away: 1939 Buick Special Series 40
The Special was part of the Buick line-up from the 1930s through the balance of the century (sometimes sporadically). The cars received a significant refresh in 1939 and would remain mostly unchanged after auto production resumed post-World War II…. more»
Oct 9, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
One Owner Barn Find: 1964 Buick Wildcat
Through most of the 1960s. Wildcat was the performance version of Buick’s full-size automobiles, sandwiched between the LeSabre and Electra. Unlike its temporary at Pontiac, the Grand Prix, the car was available in multiple body styles, including a 4-door… more»
