In living color, here’s an original film with rare look inside the styling process at General Motors circa 1949. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Buick
A Historic GM Blunder: The 1939 Short Frame Buicks
Goof-ups and recalls are nothing new—they’re as old as the auto industry. Here’s a classic example, the infamous short-framed 1939 Buick. Continue reading
One of a Kind: The 1915 Buick Twin Six Prototype
You’ll never see another one. This unusual 1915 Buick V12 prototype was created by Buick engineer Walter Marr, and it’s still in his family today. Continue reading
Auction Watch: 1953 Buick Skylark
Among the Buick crowd, the limited-production Skylark convertible is certified royalty. This example in fire-engine red will cross the black at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction on January 12-20. Continue reading
Bill Mitchell’s Dreamboat: The 1971 Buick Riviera
General Motors styling boss Bill Mitchell had a taste for drama in automobile design, and few were more dramatic than the boat-tailed 1971 Buick Riviera. Continue reading
Skylark III: Buick’s Fabulous Italian Two-Seater
In 1957-60, Buick and Pininfarina teamed up to create a stunning experimental two-seat coupe called the Skylark III. Here’s more on this beautiful but little-known prototype. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1963 Buick Riviera
To pitch the new 1963 Riviera, Buick chose a glamorous international setting: the Paris Motor Show. This original GM film records the classy product rollout. Continue reading