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
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1958: Buick’s Truly Horrible, Awful Year
Buick climbed up to third place among the Motor City carmakers in 1955, only to see its sales tumble 67 percent by 1958 when the economy took a downward turn. Continue reading
The Year of the Whale: 1970 Buick Riviera
With its fender skirts and ponderous physique, the 1970 Buick Riviera was a major departure from the classic lines of the 1963 original. Continue reading
1985: Buick’s Biggest Year
In 1985, Buick recorded its best year ever in North America, racking up just over one million sales with a surprisingly diverse product line. Continue reading
What’s in a Name: 1959-63 Buick Invicta
From 1959 through 1963, the Invicta held down the middle spot in the Buick lineup, offering a happy medium of pricing and features. Continue reading
Buick Races in the 1962 Indy 500
Mickey Thompson came to Indianapolis in 1962 with three remarkable race cars, all powered by Buick aluminum V8s. Continue reading
What’s in a Name: 1936-69 Buick Special
Buick’s low-priced Special was a strong seller from the start, securing a spot in the lineup for decades to come. Continue reading