Tag: Buick

  • Master the Road in Style

    Master the Road in Style

    At the time of its launch, most enthusiasts considered the B-platform Caprices, Roadmasters, Fleetwoods and Oldsmobile 98/Custom Cruisers about the least interesting cars on the road.  The fender skirts adn bulbous design were called out, as was the floaty ‘handling’.  These were for police, taxi drivers and the elderly.  The Impala SS version of the…

  • A Free Spirit worth Saving?

    A Free Spirit worth Saving?

    I confess I had never heard of this ‘special’ edition Buick until I saw this ad.  An article at Examiner.com gives you more than enough background on this.  Basically, this was an Indy 500 pace car replica, though About the only good news here is the 350 V8 with a four barrel.  As noted in the…

  • Weirdest Limo in Beverly Hills?

    Weirdest Limo in Beverly Hills?

    Well, maybe it’s the most boring limo.  This is a six-door limo, which pretty much means it was used by a funeral home or maybe an airport transport company back in the day.  Good news is it’s not a hearse, so the bodies weren’t in this thing.  Also, if you have a lot of kids,…

  • Why?  38K miles 1975 Buick Skyhawk

    Why? 38K miles 1975 Buick Skyhawk

    If a Chevy Monza is not unusual enough for you, these days, how about a Buick Skyhawk?  This is likely the most luxurious of the GM H-Body cars, which is a relative thing.  While these were ‘just cars’ back in the 70s to early 80s, these have aged surprisingly well vs. some other 70s vehicles.…

  • WTF? 6×6 Datsun Pickup with Buick Grand National Engine

    WTF? 6×6 Datsun Pickup with Buick Grand National Engine

    You’d think something this unusual would warrant more than one photo, but it seems the seller doesn’t think so. A quick Google search, including things like “6×6 Datsun” indicates this truck has made the rounds, including Jalopnik, but I somehow missed it.  I strongly recommend reading the ad text below. Click for Autabuy ad Branson…