What can I say, I love ’60s GM convertibles! Buick Wildcats have always had my attention and I enjoy writing about them. Powerful old American cars are always great fun, but powerful old American cars with a convertible top… more»
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Slightly Weathered Classic: 1955 Buick Century
Arguably one of the best looking cars to have emerged from the 1950’s, the Buick Century is a stylish and sleek machine with Nailhead power. Looking like a survivor, this Buick shows signs of age, but is a very… more»
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Eating Two Elephants: A Pair Of 1918 Buick Tourings
How do you eat an elephant? How do you eat two elephants? The answer is simple: one bite at a time. In restorations, things aren’t quite this simple, but a lot of cars end up completed if the owner… more»
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2 Door Hardtop Survivor: 1956 Oldsmobile 88
“Two door hardtop” may very well be the magic words that gets so many people’s attention. I admit, I like all of these cars, but you just can’t beat the styling and looks of a two door hardtop. Parked… more»
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“One Of A Kind” – 1995 Replica
If you’re tired of blending in with everyone else on the road with that black / white / silver / gray melted-bar-of-soap-looking car that you drive to work every day, here’s your chance to stand out from the crowd…. more»
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No Reserve! 1987 Buick Grand National
We have seen quite a few Grand Nationals recently, they’re undoubtedly one of the hot bubble cars right now. Or, maybe they aren’t a bubble car and they’re really that good and that valuable. This 1987 Buick Grand National… more»
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Slick Black Rocket: 1948 Pontiac Torpedo
This style of fastback is very characteristic of 1940s General Motors. Reader Peter R. sent us the link to this one, and I’m sure glad he did! We featured a 1950 Oldsmobile fastback recently that was very similarly styled,… more»
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Rare H-Body: 1978 Buick Skyhawk
We still see the Chevy Monza pop up for sale every so often, but its platform mate – the Buick Skyhawk seen here – is spotted far less frequently. The seller claims it wears original paint, and retains its… more»
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Two Seats And A Halo: 1990 Buick Reatta
In the late eighties and early nineties, General Motors decided to spice up Buick showrooms by adding a “halo” car. A halo car is one designed to bring customers into the showroom. These types of cars often display some… more»
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One-Owner Drop Top: 1973 Buick Centurion
What a rear! It’s no secret that I love big American cars, but I’ll show my incompetence in the GM department by saying I did not previously know about Centurions! They were the Wildcat’s direct replacement, and at first… more»
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Understatedly Luxurious: 1969 Buick Electra 225
I really want to like this Buick. My grandparents had one of these when I was a little boy. Their car suffered the indignity of having its gas tank filled with water from the garden hose. It seems a… more»
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Topless Buick: 1967 Electra Convertible Survivor
Reader Peter R sent us this for a 1967 Buick Electra convertible, so naturally I took the bait. The first thing I noticed when I opened the ad for this big beautiful Buick was that it is missing a… more»
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Two For One: 1947 Buick Roadmaster Convertible
These two cars look like the beginning of a fantastic project. The seller indicates the primary project is the 1947 Buick Roadmaster convertible while the sedanette (roadster now) is the parts car. For sale in Spokane, Washington here on… more»
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True Collector’s Item: 1978 Buick Riviera Anniversary
Wearing a two-tone-with a stripe paint job, vinyl roof complete with opera windows, and five spoke rally type wheels, this mint Buick is the epitome of late ’70s style. This stunning example from the 1970s, which could be otherwise… more»
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Original Or Upgraded? 1987 Buick Grand National
Let’s get pedantic about semantics. The seller of this 1987 Buick Grand National refers to it as “mostly original” in one breath, then immediately pivots to “many upgrades to fuel braking and turbo [sic] systems.” What is the relationship… more»
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Experimental EV: 1967 Buick Riviera Electric Vehicle
Converted to battery power in the 1980s, this remarkable Riviera is said to run and drive if new batteries are installed. The seller also mentions the option of converting the car back to its original fossil fuel drivetrain. This… more»
