At General Motors, platform sharing and badge engineering go right back to the founding of the company. Witness the 1909 Oldsmobile Model 20. Continue reading
GM Platform Sharing in 1909: The Oldsmobile Model 20
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Tag Archives: Buick
Smaller is Better: The 1978 Buick Regal
With the 1978 Regal, Buick proved it could offer traditional Buick style and comfort in a smaller and more sensible package. Continue reading
What’s in a Name: 1959 Buick LeSabre
After a rather slow start in 1959, the LeSabre enjoyed a long and fruitful career in the Buick lineup, remaining in production through 2005. Continue reading
The Car That Made Buick Famous: the 1908-10 Model 10
Buick was a success almost from the start, but the car that really put the company on the map was the 1908 Model 10. Continue reading
Less Than Memorable: the 1974 Buick Apollo GSX
From the era of simulated muscle cars came the 1974 Apollo GSX, an easily forgettable decal GT from Buick. Continue reading
1941: The Best Buicks Yet!
Buick enjoyed a record year in 1941 with strong sales, an extensive model line, new features, and the slogan “Best Buick yet!” Continue reading
Changing of the Guard: the 1953 Buicks
For a single year in 1953, Buick offered both V8 and straight-eight models in its lineup. It marked the end of an era for the GM division and the beginning of another. Continue reading