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Video: Bob Hope Introduces the 1960 Buick

Posted on January 3, 2024 by MCG

See the 1960 Buick, and a nice little fleet of vintage Buicks, too, in this spot  starring America’s favorite ham, Bob Hope. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Buick, Buick

Buick’s Biggest V8: The 1970-76 455

Posted on December 28, 2023 by MCG

Buick was long known for its big V8s with loads of torque, and the biggest of all arrived in 1970 with the  455. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Buick, Buick 455 V8, Buick Stage 1

The Big Buicks Bow Out: 1976 Electra 225 and Electra Limited

Posted on December 9, 2023 by MCG

The last of the really big Buicks signed off in 1976 with the Electra 225 and Electra Limited—true heavyweight cruisers. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1976 Buick, Buick, Buick Electra 225

The 1957 Buick Lido: A Lost (?) Pininfarina Show Car

Posted on December 3, 2023 by MCG

Here’s a little-known but fascinating show car from Pininfarina in 1957: a low-slung, Buick-based hardtop coupe called the Lido. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1957 Buick Lido, Buick, Harlow Curtice, Pininfarina

NASCAR Funny Business: 1986 Buick LeSabre Grand National

Posted on November 15, 2023 by MCG

Would you believe a front-wheel drive NASCAR racer? Okay, not really. But the ever-evolving rules of stock car racing allowed Buick to pretend a little in 1986. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Buick, Buick LeSabre Grand National, NASCAR

Video: It’s a Wonderful Day in Your 1960 Buick

Posted on November 5, 2023 by MCG

Join us for a leisurely tour of the countryside in a stylish and luxurious 1960 Buick convertible. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Buick, Buick, General Motors

1955: Buick Joins the Big 3

Posted on September 24, 2023 by MCG

In 1955 and 1956, the hot-sellling Buick division briefly joined Ford and Chevrolet as the third member of the Big Three. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Buick, Buick, Buick Riviera, General Motors

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