“There are two types of automobiles that stir and inspire man’s love of car. The road car, with all its fun-to-drive potential; and the luxury car with all its opulence.” So pontificates a brochure for the 1977 Buick Riviera…. more»
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Feb 4, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Restore or Preserve? 1987 Buick Grand National
Some classics invariably generate interest when they hit the market, and this 1987 Buick Grand National demonstrates that. It has received an incredible fifty-two bids, suggesting that people like what they see. However, the intense action leaves the current… more»
Jan 29, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Donated Estate Wagon: 1989 Buick Electra Estate
Ah, another donated vehicle special! This is one of my favorite accounts on eBay, which features a wide variety of junkers, classics, and everything in between that California residents kick over to the donation pile. What you see here… more»
Jan 26, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Last of the Big Wagons: 1995 Buick Roadmaster Estate
General Motors took another crack at large, rear-wheel drive cars in the 1990s. That included the Buick Roadmaster from 1991 to 1996. They resurrected the nameplate after a 33-year hiatus and applied it to full-size 4-door sedans and 6… more»
Jan 21, 2024 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Affordable Daily Driver: 1995 Buick Skylark Coupe
A car doesn’t necessarily need to be a bona fide classic to justify more than a passing glance. This 1995 Buick Skylark Coupe demonstrates that. It is one of the tidiest examples you will find in the current market,… more»
Jan 19, 2024 • For Sale • 68 Comments
Worth Fixing? 1955 Buick Special
The Special was a Buick staple in 1936 and on and off throughout the rest of the 20th Century. Its role usually was to serve as the GM division’s entry-level car, so in 1954 it would be the gateway… more»
Jan 17, 2024 • For Sale • 23 Comments
English-Built Barn Find! 1959 Nash Metropolitan
The Metropolitan was designed in the U.S. but built in England for U.S. buyers. That was the first time that happened with a car sold on these shores. Sold between 1953 and 1961, they could be found at Nash… more»
Jan 11, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Two-Owner Muscle Car: 1970 Buick GS 455
Except for Cadillac, all of General Motors’ divisions offered a mid-size muscle car back in the day. Chevy had the SS 396/454, Pontiac the GTO, Oldsmobile the 442, and Buick the Gran Sport. New for 1970 in the Buick… more»
Jan 1, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Nailhead V8 Project: 1963 Buick Riviera
Buick introduced the Riviera in 1963. Some say it was General Motors’ first entry into the personal car market, though the Pontiac Grand Prix debuted in 1962. Though Oldsmobile (Toronado) and Cadillac (Eldorado) would later also use its E-platform,… more»
Dec 30, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1968 Buick GS 400 Convertible Project Plus Parts Car
1968 was a coming-of-age year for the Buick Gran Sport, as the namesake finally became its own separate model instead of just an options package on the popular Skylark. GS sales were fairly strong for the car’s first year… more»
Dec 23, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Assortment of 1970s, 1980s and 1990s Vehicles
This collection is newer than most you find. Rather than focusing on the 1950s or the 1960s, this bunch is no older than 44 years. And as new as 24 years. There seems to be no rhyme or reason… more»
Dec 18, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Cleaning Out Storage? Vintage Packard, Plymouth, and Buick
The seller has three antique cars for sale that seem to have nothing in common besides they’re occupying space. Two are projects, while the third is said to be a nice driver. Your choices range from a rare 1955… more»
Dec 12, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Spent Life in a Garage: 1948 Buick Roadmaster
Some cars live amazingly good lives. While most end up rusting away in a junkyard or coming back to us as razor blades or new Corollas, a few cars live a life protected and loved. Take for example the… more»
Dec 11, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
California Cool: 1965 Buick Riviera
From a styling (and performance) perspective, 1965 was a magnificent year for the American auto industry. Especially at GM. And they didn’t roll off the assembly line any more magnificent looking than the 1965 Buick Riviera. To me, it’s… more»
Dec 10, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Brass Era: 1909 Buick Model 10 “Surrey Seat”
The Brass Era represented the shake-out period for that thing called the horseless carriage. Kicking off in about 1896 and extending until the last Model T came off the line in 1915, the Brass Era was characterized by small-batch… more»
Dec 5, 2023 • For Sale • 54 Comments
PENNDOT Prototype: 1971 Buick Electra Limited
Occasionally, a car will cross our desks at Barn Finds, which leaves us scratching our heads. Such is the case with this 1971 Buick Electra Limited. At a (very) brief first glance, it appears nothing unusual. However, it doesn’t… more»
