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Spotless Survivor: 1940 Buick Special

Finding classic cars that are essentially ready to be enjoyed and are being offered for sale at relatively affordable prices might be becoming harder, but this 1940 Buick Special 4-Door Sedan proves that they do exist. It is a… more»

Worth Restoring? 1955 Buick Special Convertible

Project cars come in all shapes, sizes, and conditions. This 1955 Buick Special Convertible is said to be a complete car, but time and the elements have taken a heavy toll on the vehicle. The owner is looking at… more»

Parked In 1986: 1937 Buick Special Cabriolet

While Buick had a successful sales year in 1937, selling 220,346 cars, a mere 1,689 were the Special 4-door Cabriolet. This particular car has been in storage since 1986, but it appears to be a fairly solid restoration prospect…. more»

23k Genuine Miles: 1962 Buick Special Deluxe

After sitting for more than three decades, this 1962 Buick Special Deluxe has been returned to sound mechanical health and is ready to be driven and enjoyed as it stands. The next owner will face some minor cosmetic work… more»

18k Genuine Miles: 1955 Buick Special Convertible

Don’t be fooled by its appearance, because this 1955 Buick Special Convertible is a real diamond in the rough. The appearance belies the fact that it has a mere 18,000 genuine miles on its odometer, and that it has… more»

Ready To Enjoy: 1954 Buick Special 2-Door Hardtop

A change of plans has seen the restoration of this 1954 Buick Special stall before it has even started. Having said that, this is a car that is ready to be driven and enjoyed right now, and the restoration… more»

Ready to Enjoy: 1939 Buick Special

It appears that the next owner of this 1939 Buick Special is going to have little to do except to climb into the car and enjoy the driving experience. It isn’t perfect, but it is pretty close, and it… more»

Parked Since 1986: 1940 Buick Special Business Coupe

The owner of this 1940 Buick Special Business Coupe purchased it in 1970, and it seems that it saw some use in the following few years. In 1986 it was parked in this garage, and it hasn’t moved under… more»

Nearly Finished: 1956 Buick Special 2-Door Hardtop

With a fresh paint job and a new interior, this 1956 Buick Special is a restoration project that is virtually complete. It requires a few minor finishing touches, and the new owner will have a really nice car that… more»

Restore or Rod? 1950 Plymouth Special DeLuxe

  Barn Finder billw has been keeping an eye out, and he has spotted this 1950 Plymouth for us, so thank you for that billw. This 1950 Plymouth is a clean looking car, but alas, there is some work… more»

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»

Halloween Comes Early: 1979 Dodge Warlock II Pickup

Don’t you get mad when a car manufacturer names a new vehicle some inexplicable combination of numbers and/or letters?  What do all those letters and numbers mean, and do they mean anything to the purchaser?  Cars should have names. … more»

1 Of 90: IMSA-Inspired 1980 Chevrolet Hugger Camaro

OK, first off, a “Hugger Camaro” is a real thing. According to BangShift.com, this regional special model came to life through a collaboration among Jacksonville, Florida Chevrolet dealers, IMSA racer Tom Nehl, Chevrolet’s Special Vehicle Department (SVD), and Camaro… more»

Sky Bird! 1978 Pontiac Firebird Sky Bird

Update 1/23/17 – The seller contacted us to let us know that since we posted this, they have removed the Buy-It-Now and lowered their reserve! They also mentioned that the show plaque is from sometime in the ’80s. From… more»

Bombshell Betty: World’s Fastest 1952 Buick

A 1952 Buick Super Riviera is not exactly a car you would imagine being a Bonneville Land Speed Record holder, especially one that is powered by Buick’s famous but heavy straight eight engine. Bombshell Betty, perhaps named for and… more»

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