Some engines enjoy extraordinary longevity, utilized by manufacturers for many years. When Buick introduced its 430ci V8 in 1967, few would have believed that it would be a memory by the end of 1969. That was the motor the… more»
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Stored 21 Years: 1968 Buick Wildcat Convertible
My thought, for the longest time, was that Buick’s Wildcat series was strictly a performance variant, relegated to either two-door hardtops or convertibles – all the GM divisions, well, maybe not Cadillac, had one. But that’s not exactly the… more»
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Unique RestoMod Cruiser: 1967 Buick Wildcat
The Buick Wildcat has always been one of GM’s more underappreciated full-size performance cruisers, but this 1967 example takes things to the next level with a thoughtful restomod treatment. Still powered by its numbers-matching 430 V8 and TH400 automatic,… more»
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74k Miles: 1966 Buick Wildcat
A road test of a Wildcat in the June 1963 issue of Mechanix Illustrated summed up its position in the Buick lineup well. Uncle Tom McCahill, the foremost arbiter of the quip and the bon mot, said that upon the… more»
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Dignified Survivor: 1967 Buick Wildcat
For the longest time, I believed Buick’s full-size hotrod, known as the Wildcat, was a two-door-only model. Well, today’s review of a spectacular 1967 four-door sedan disabused me of that notion. I’d place this Anoka, Minnesota domiciled example in… more»
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Mellow Yellow: 1964 Buick Wildcat Convertible
Boy, you could call this big 1964 Buick Wildcat “Old Yeller”! The very ouvert finish, which appears to be Sunburst is even more pronounced by this Wildcat’s outsized 219″ stretch riding on a 123″ wheelbase – just the length… more»
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Half an Engine: 1964 Buick Wildcat
Taking its name from a series of concept cars, the Buick Wildcat was sandwiched between the LeSabre and Electra for much of the 1960s. It was considered more of a performance-oriented full-size automobile, though it was available in a… more»
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One Owner Barn Find: 1964 Buick Wildcat
Through most of the 1960s. Wildcat was the performance version of Buick’s full-size automobiles, sandwiched between the LeSabre and Electra. Unlike its temporary at Pontiac, the Grand Prix, the car was available in multiple body styles, including a 4-door… more»
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Decent Driver: 1963 Buick Wildcat
What’s in a name? Well, quite a bit, actually, when an automaker with a typically conservative reputation chooses to call one of their offerings a Wildcat! But that’s one of the things I’ve always admired about Buick when every… more»
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Nailhead V8: 1964 Buick Wildcat
From 1963 to 1970, the Wildcat was Buick’s performance-oriented full-size car. Its name was derived from a series of concept cars on display in the 1950s. The Wildcat was retired going into 1971 as the focus shifted from muscle… more»
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Original 425: 1966 Buick Wildcat Hardtop
Some cars blend into the background like an automotive chameleon, while others make a bold statement that is impossible to ignore. As you look at the photos of this 1966 Buick Wildcat Hardtop, you probably won’t be surprised to… more»
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Original 401: 1965 Buick Wildcat
The owner of this 1965 Buick Wildcat recently found it hidden away in a barn. A close inspection revealed a structurally sound classic that would make a rewarding and straightforward restoration project. He has coaxed its original V8 back… more»
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Backyard Find: 1968 Buick Wildcat 430-4 Sport Coupe
Sitting in this garage is a classic car that will leave its new owners with a few choices to make. It is a 1968 Buick Wildcat, and it presents quite nicely as a driver-quality car. However, it seems that… more»
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Grand Performance: 1965 Buick Wildcat 425
Update 9/17/2020 – Error, this Buick Wildcat is not a GS. How cool is “Wildcat” as a name for a car? In a day when cars are named “Telluride” or “Palisade” or an automobile company is called “Sellantis”, which… more»
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Desert Survivor: 1969 Buick Wildcat
The Wildcat started out as the Buick Invicta’s sport model in 1962, and soon replaced the Invicta in the line-up. By that time, the car had a whole range of body styles, like this 1969 Wildcat four-door sedan. You… more»
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Field Find: $2,500 1963 Buick Wildcat 401
The Buick Wildcat was introduced in 1962 as the sporty, 2-door hardtop version of the family-oriented Invicta and was so popular it became its own series the following year. The nameplate carried on through 1970, but the 1963 edition… more»
