Buick has always been in a special position in the US at the top between GM’s Oldsmobile and Cadillac, offering a touch of luxury, power and refinement. For many, the brand has stood for sophisticated vehicles that look and feel high-end, drive and handle solidly and don’t have to make a song and dance about […]
Uncovering Vintage Buick Collections and Forgotten Design Sketches Hidden in American Barns
There is a certain magic when you walk into a quiet, dusty barn and suddenly know you’re standing feet from automotive history. Old wooden outbuildings scattered across the countryside reveal incredible secrets, from low mileage original survivors to priceless historically significant design documents. Of all the classic marques discovered by eager explorers, few inspire the […]
America’s Last Straight-8 Cars: The Engines That Disappeared When the Auto Industry Changed Course
Long before the V8 became the icon of the American hot rod, the straight-eight engine embodied a paradigm of smoothness and sublime effortless power. With its long inline design, the straight-eight provided exceptionally even power output and whisper-quiet operation, which proved ideal for premium luxury cars throughout the 30’s and 40’s and the early 50’s. […]
The Buick Riviera Heritage and the Case for a Proper Rear-Wheel-Drive Performance Coupe
The Buick Riviera began with a chance encounter in London during the late 1950s. General Motors design chief Bill Mitchell saw an angular 1955 Rolls-Royce moving through the fog and imagined an American luxury coupe with similarly formal proportions and a stronger sporting character. That idea eventually became the 1963 Riviera, a vehicle that gave […]
Buick’s Enduring Legacy: 12 Cars That Shaped Automotive History
Buick is a brand that’s been with American automotive culture for over a century, it’s a marque that has always combined performance, power, and luxury without being too flashy or aggressive and instead focusing on the comfort, quality and reliability for its customer. Throughout Buick’s history it has seen and evolved alongside dramatic change within […]
How One Sketch Sparked Buick’s Design-Led Revival
For years Buick was in a spot in the car world. People liked it for being comfy and quiet. It wasn’t really exciting. The brand was mostly for people and younger buyers didn’t really think about it when looking for a new car. They went for brands and sleeker designs instead. This image seemed stuck […]
Forget Everything You Knew: Buick Is Actually Cool Now
For years, Buick existed on the fringes of automotive relevance in the United States. It wasn’t hated but also certainly wasn’t admired. The brand had become shorthand for quiet comfort and conservative choices, largely associated with older buyers and rental fleets. Few spoke about Buick, and fewer still considered buying one, making its recent surge […]
A Glimpse into Automotive History: Unearthing 10 Ultra-Rare Buicks You’ll Be Lucky to Ever Spot on the Road
Buick sits in a curious spot in U.S. car culture. Not quite basic Chevy, not nearly as flashy as Cadillac, it became known for calm rides, steady engines, maybe a touch of class without trying hard. That idea stuck most folks think of Buicks as relaxed drivers, not speed monsters or rare finds. But dig […]