The late 1950s were a time of significant change and innovation in the automotive industry, and the introduction of the Buick Electra in 1959 was a testament to this era’s creativity and engineering prowess. Named after the famous socialite and sculptor Electra Waggoner Biggs, the Buick Electra quickly became a symbol of American luxury and … Read more
Michael S. Palmer’s 1992 Buick Roadmaster wagon is far from your typical family hauler. Powered by a Chevrolet Performance Connect & Cruise Crate Powertrain System featuring an LS3 E-ROD crate engine, this special wagon boasts an impressive 430 horsepower, transforming it into a high-performance machine. Palmer, a lifelong car enthusiast and writer for the Internet … Read more
In the annals of automotive history, few cars command as much respect and admiration as the Buick Grand National Experimental (GNX). Born in the crucible of the 1980s, this iconic muscle car remains a symbol of American ingenuity, power, and style. Let’s take a journey back in time to explore the legacy of this legendary … Read more
Buick debuted the next-generation 2025 Enclave, the flagship SUV that delivers exceptional design, luxury finishes and thoughtful technologies, including available Super Cruise hands-free advanced driver assistance system, for a refined driving experience. The Enclave is the latest vehicle to launch with Buick’s new design ethos that started with the Wildcat EV concept, and provides even … Read more
Buick continues its product renaissance with the introduction of the new 2024 Envision. Building on the nameplate’s second-best retail sales year ever in 2023, the premium compact SUV is now even more compelling with the addition of more standard safety and driver assistance features, striking new design inside and out, and sweeping technology updates. “Buick … Read more
Buick Motor Co., incorporated in 1903. The first Buick made for sale, the 1904 Model B, was built in Flint, Michigan. There were 37 Buicks made that year, none of which survived in 1905, Buick assembly was moved to a vacant plant in Jackson, Michigan (engine production remained in Flint), while Buick’s promoter, William C. … Read more
Roadster Shop chassis are found in countless performance builds and show vehicles. And at this year’s prestigious Goodguys Summit Racing Nationals in Columbus, Ohio, the company showcased one of its most creative builds to date: a 1987 Buick Grand National with a GM LS7 engine under the hood. The Buick belongs to a customer who … Read more
Known by many as the ‘hot rod’ Buick, the Series 60 Century model had the same wheelbase and body as the lower-priced Special series, but with added trim, amenities-and the higher horsepower Roadmaster engine signified by a fourth “port hole”. The model name came about with Buick’s first 1936 Century model, named for its ability … Read more
The addition of the Regal nameplate to the Buick family goes back more than 50 years, but even today, the Regal’s heritage as a sporty, mid-size luxury vehicle is strong as ever. Introduced in late 1972 as a 1973 model, the Century Regal, as it was originally called, served as an upmarket model in the … Read more
Buick’s styling for 1939 was “streamlined” with a new waterfall grille, a narrower hood, thinner front door pillars and an increase in glass area. The gear shift was mounted on the steering column, the radio was operated by push buttons, turn signals were standard (an industry first) and all of the instrumentation was placed in … Read more