After the introduction of the Chevy Corvair in 1960, other General Motors divisions would get into the compact game as well. Pontiac had the Tempest, Oldsmobile the F-85, and Buick the Special, all based on the new unibody Y… more»
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Jul 23, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Three Owner Barn Find! 1937 Buick Special
Even Buick’s entry-level Special boasted a super-smooth “straight eight” engine in 1937, and this 1937 Buick Special Series 40 in Caldwell, West Virginia could become special to a new owner soon. The long-stored, long-nosed Buick comes to market here… more»
May 11, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
47k Mile, Original Paint 1955 Buick Special
Fans of the classic “Highway Patrol” 50’s TV show know that the show’s star, Chief Dan Matthews (played by the gruff, fast-talking, fedora-wearing Broderick Crawford), drove many cars in its five-year run. But his ’55 black and white Buick… more»
Apr 25, 2022 • For Sale • 35 Comments
Original Tires! 12,750 mile 1967 Buick Special
Finally, after decades of calculations and countless theories offered by science and science fiction, this Buick establishes, without question, that time travel exists. No other rational explanation accounts for the condition of this 1967 Buick Special, described as original… more»
Apr 11, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Ran When Parked: 1948 Kaiser Sedan
Some of the most interesting cars that we come across for review are, I believe, what I would call fallen flag marques and Kaiser-Frazer certainly is one of the more notable. There are so many reasons why various different… more»
Mar 21, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Custom 1950’s Road Race Coupe Special
In the world of custom builds, you’ve got a spectrum going from things like a rebodied Beetle to the wild creations of George Barris. Our feature today lies somewhere closer to George Barris, but with the apparent usability of… more»
Feb 8, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Texas Barn Find: 1967 Buick Special
Offered on and off between 1936 and 1996, the Special was typically Buick’s lowest-priced model. The car is noted for introducing in the 1960s the modern Buick V6 engine that became a core motor at GM for several decades…. more»
Jan 22, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare Find: 1954 Kaiser Special Two-Door Sedan
There are a lot of great things about the old car hobby, but surely one of them is that rare doesn’t always mean expensive. Case in point: this 1954 Kaiser Special. This two-door is located in Gilbert, Arizona, and… more»
Nov 27, 2021 • For Sale • 9 Comments
23k Miles: 1974 Lotus Europa Special
The Lotus Europa was a mid-engine GT sports car that was built between 1966-75. “Federalized” versions of the car were built for the U.S. market but lost some of their aerodynamic characteristics in the process. The Europa Special, like… more»
Aug 12, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Clean Low-Mile Barn Find 1951 Buick Special
Post-war United States saw the beginnings of ever-increasing vehicle sizes, chrome, highways, and luxury. A big, heavy, comfortable car was now solidly included in the idea of the American Dream, and General Motors was ready to fill that need… more»
Jun 24, 2021 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Running Project: 1957 Buick Special
The Special was typically Buick’s lowest-priced car and represented a sizeable portion of their sales in the 1950s. This 1957 Special (aka Series 40-48) is a 2-door sedan with a V8 engine, likely a 364 cubic inch Nailhead. The… more»
Jun 19, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
340-4 V8 Project: 1962 Buick Special
The Buick Special nameplate dates to 1936, but for the early 1960s, it would be employed in the company’s first foray into the compact car market. The new car would get some recognition for using its use of an… more»
Nov 16, 2020 • For Sale • 89 Comments
Museum Piece: 1956 Buick Special Police Car
If you were too enthusiastic about the notion of getting your kicks on Route 66, then you might also have found yourself attracting the attention of the original owners of this 1956 Buick Special. This is a former police… more»
Oct 4, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Nailhead V8: 1956 Buick Special
The Special was often the entry-level Buick and built on a variety of platforms over the years. The name first appeared in 1936 and disappeared for good after 1996. The Special was the best-selling line of Buicks in 1956,… more»
Jul 2, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
BF Classified: 1953 Buick Special
The owner of this 1953 Buick Special describes it as a great survivor. When you look at its overall condition, it would seem that this is a fair description. The next owner might choose to treat the vehicle to… more»
Jan 26, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Parked Outdoors For 25 Years: 1957 Buick Special
When it was parked under this tree 25-years-ago, this 1957 Buick Special was said to be a very nice car. Since then, the time has marched on, and it has marched all over this old classic. It is in… more»
