In 1918, Ford was still building the Model T and would continue building them for another 8 years. The first world war also ended in 1918. One hundred years ago, most people still didn’t have electricity in their homes and… more»
Buick
Jan 22, 2018 • Uncategorized • 33 Comments
The Last Dinosaur! 1996 Buick Roadmaster Wagon
One morning, eons ago, the last dinosaur woke up, feeling queasy, nibbled on some tender vegetation, gasped, and keeled over with a tectonic thud. Similarly the Chevrolet and Buick full-size wagons, last of the V8-powered, rear-wheel-drive wagons that defined… more»
Jan 22, 2018 • Uncategorized • 24 Comments
Gran Sport Grocery Getter: 1971 Buick Sport Wagon
First things first—no, this isn’t a real GS wagon; there’s no such thing. But, as the ad text says, it is one “really cool wagon!” This ’71 Buick Sport Wagon has gotten a little extra flair added on over… more»
Jan 17, 2018 • Uncategorized • 22 Comments
Original Wood: 1951 Buick Series 50 Dyna Flow Estate
The relationship between lumber and automobiles is a romance that began in the early part of the 20 century. As the automobile improved and grew, wood went from being utilitarian, to a deluxe trim feature like what you can… more»
Jan 17, 2018 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Big Risks And Big Rewards: 1941 Buick Super Convertible
One of the concerns that is frequently discussed here on Barn Finds is “being able to get out” of a vehicle. This means that when you add up the initial price, parts, and labor, will you have a car… more»
Jan 12, 2018 • Uncategorized • 38 Comments
Out Of The Rut! 1964 Buick Wildcat
Scream “Wildcat!” and people picture something untamed, dangerous, and unpredictable, words rarely conjured in response to hearing “Buick,” however Buick intentionally courted the responsible and upwardly mobile driver with a wild side. Still waters run deep. Reader Matt W…. more»
Jan 1, 2018 • Uncategorized • 37 Comments
Inching Toward Collectibility: 1982 Buick Century Limited
Incredible as it may be to believe, as the calendar marches into a new year General Motors’ first front-wheel drive A-bodies are now 36 years old. That puts us that much closer to the day when these once-ubiquitous American… more»
Dec 30, 2017 • Uncategorized • 53 Comments
Turn Key Dream Survivor: 1958 Buick Special
Finding a completely original untouched survivor is a dream come true for many of us, but many of those untouched cars aren’t the exact dream we were hoping for. Frozen rings, pistons, and other various issues can arise upon… more»
Dec 27, 2017 • Uncategorized • 41 Comments
Red Hot: 1968 Buick Riviera
Red and black just looks perfect on some cars. This 1968 Buick Riviera shows off this combination very well in all the right places. Had the colors been reversed with black paint and a red top, the effect just… more»
Dec 19, 2017 • Uncategorized • 32 Comments
Cheap Collectible? Rough 1987 Buick Grand National
Typically, the words “cheap” and “Grand National” do not go together. Though they aren’t yet highly valuable cars, it has been many years since one could be had for under $10,000 in most conditions. While the asking price of… more»
Dec 19, 2017 • Uncategorized • 44 Comments
Pre-Winnebago: 1949 Buick Super Camper
Old-school camper conversions aren’t uncommon finds on these pages, but they don’t pop up all the frequently for sale in anything approaching conditions worth living in. This 1949 Buick Super camper conversion isn’t awful, considering how old it is… more»
Dec 16, 2017 • Uncategorized • 29 Comments
Stored 30 Years! 1971 Buick GS 455 Four-Speed
Buick’s sales brochure boasted that their 1971 Buick GS had “Power to please or pass. Performance to believe in,” and this GS did not disappoint. Its optional 455 cid V8 made 315 HP and a brutal 450 lb-ft of… more»
Dec 1, 2017 • Uncategorized • 10 Comments
Extra Seating: 1989 Buick Electra Estate Wagon
Big American wagons have been in style with one crowd or another since the beginning. This B-body Buick is one of the most iconic wagons of the 1980s and shared a platform with the Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser and the… more»
Dec 1, 2017 • Uncategorized • 18 Comments
Desert Flower! 1967 Skylark GS 400
Production of Buick’s legendary “Nailhead” V8 came to an end after model year 1966, and Buick customers expected the new V8 to deliver the civility and power of the Nailhead. To suit Buick’s position as a stepping stone between… more»
Nov 23, 2017 • Uncategorized • 25 Comments
Boat-Tailed Garage Find! 1972 Buick Riviera
When Buick introduced this “Boat Tail” Riviera in 1971, Bill Mitchell wanted “a classic,” and the polarizing design guaranteed a unique style that some people love and some hate. One thing’s for certain; these cars are never mistaken for… more»
Nov 17, 2017 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Frankenwagon: 2000 Lincoln Town Car Wagon
Ford stopped making “big” station wagons in 1991 with the demise of the LTD Crown Victoria, though they did continue making the smaller Taurus wagon until 2005. This Town Car is somebody’s version of “what if” the bigger wagons… more»
