Buick

Stalled Project: 1987 Buick Grand National

This 1987 Buick Grand National reminds me an awful lot of my 1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E Cosworth project: very tired, pretty rusty, but complete enough to make the decision to invest in its restoration somewhat tricky. The seller notes that… more»

Needs Nothing! 1961 Buick LeSabre

“Hit it, Edge!” is the command that I always associate with a 1961 Buick LeSabre – more on that oddity to follow. That said, this LeSabre does take me back to my high school years as I had a… more»

Rare T-Type Package: 1989 Buick LeSabre

Even though the eighties decade isn’t typically remembered as fondly for exciting offerings as many periods before or after, Buick broke the mold by developing what was known as the T-Type trim level, synonymous with a sportier look and… more»

BF Exclusive: 1957 Buick Caballero Estate Wagon

If you are a fan of the Tri-Five Chevy, but want something a bit more unique and rare, look no further than a Buick Caballero Estate Wagon. It has all the charm of a ’57 Chevy, but with its… more»

31k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National

Mileage claims, especially those that are extremely low, invariably ignite debate among Barn Finds readers. This trend is heightened if a seller doesn’t mention verifying evidence, and it will be fascinating to see whether that is the case with… more»

A Clean, Reliable Driver: 1946 Buick Super Sedan

Can you imagine the pride the original owner felt when the local Buick dealer handed over the keys to this 1946 Super? After four years of anxiety and privation, it was time for a new car, and not just… more»

8K Original Miles! 1987 Buick Regal Turbo T

The Buick Regal is a car that can wear many hats depending on which performance-grade you choose. A standard-issue Regal is a lazy grandma-spec cruiser, while a GNX is a high-performance, limited-production icon that goes for big money. However,… more»

The Other Vista Cruiser: 1965 Buick Sport Wagon

In some circles, the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is a classic station wagon because of its raised roof and unique skylights. It was built between 1964 and 1972 on a mid-size platform. However, Buick sold the same type of period… more»

Ragtop Project: 1965 Buick Electra 225 Convertible

This car’s name tells a white lie, although you wouldn’t know it based on the image above: The ’65 Electra 225 is only 224.1 inches long, not the 225 inches that Buick promised. Specious rounding isn’t new in the… more»

No Reserve! 1987 Buick Regal Turbo-T

Is this one of the best OEM “sleepers” ever made? The story started in 1978 when Buick sold its Sport Coupe with a turbocharged 3.8 liter V6. Output was a moderate 150 hp but torque was great, and the… more»

Update: Highly-Original 1967 Buick Riviera

UPDATE – I guess you could call this article “The Return of the Ravishing Riviera,” as this highly-original, beautiful ’67 Riviera that was featured on Barn Finds two months ago is listed for sale again. This former California car… more»

Great Project Car: 1965 Buick Riviera

About 25 years ago, I decided that I was going to buy a first-generation Riviera the first chance I got, but because I was a young man at the time and a comedy of errors kept us apart, it… more»

41k-Mile Big Car Survivor: 1972 Buick Centurion

The Centurion replaced the Wildcat in Buick’s full-size line-up in 1971. It was the sportier version, slotted between the LeSabre and Electra and was offered through 1973. This example from 1972 looks like a solid survivor and sports Buick’s… more»

Final Year Survivor: 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate

With no evidence that local manufacturers plan to introduce a full-sized Station Wagon into their model range, it falls upon classics like this 1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate to bridge the gap. As compromises go, it isn’t a bad one…. more»

51k-Mile Survivor: 1998 Buick Skylark Custom

The Skylark nameplate was all over Buick products from the early 1950s until the end of the century. For the seventh and final generation (1992 to 1998), it was a compact car with front wheel drive and Oldsmobile or… more»

BF Auction: No Reserve 1967 Buick Riviera

There is something undeniably sad about seeing a classic left for years exposed to the elements, leading many enthusiasts to ponder what the future might hold for such vehicles. This 1967 Buick Riviera demonstrates that graphically. It ran when… more»

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