Buick, american, automobiles, advertising, collectibles. A 1987 buick grand national is already the kind of classic that makes you weak in the knees. Buick celebrates 40th anniversary of regal the addition of the regal nameplate to the buick family goes back 40 years, but even today, the regals heritage as a sporty, midsize luxury vehicle. Why the buick grand national is a future collectible. A 2012 buick regal gs, recently named to the hagerty insurance. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Regal in size and distinguished bearing, this fourdoor traveller is magnificently powered, masterful of ride and superbly light to handle. A blog about the history of the buick motor company, presented by. Buick, american, automobiles, advertising, collectibles page. V8 modded to 250hp 6000 commemorative editions built jim rathmann 1960 indy 500 winner. From the what tangled webs we weave department comes this odd tale of how buicks efforts to build an economy car in the early 1960s gave birth to the premier british hot rod engine and a v6 that was still powering new gm cars some 45 years after its original demise. This is a rare 20th anniversary edition riviera that has many unique features which were exclusive.
The lesabre grand national is among the rarest of all buicks ever made, with. The 1973 buick century regal was a 2door hardtop coupe with seating for five. The 1952 buick roadmaster sedan model 72r here is the most lordly, most spacious of buicks sixpassenger sedans. Chayne, buicks unsung hero, the buick bugle september 2003. For 1973, the buick century line rested on the gm abody platform and rode on a new chassis that was equipped with disc brakes in the front as standard equipment. Dec 21, 2012 they quickly become good friends, and just four years later, dunham proposed an indepth buick history book to automobile quarterly.
The purpose was to train dealers and teach them the key features and facts. The buick v6 started its production life in the 1962 buick special. The eighties produced the famous grand national series which. Were proud to invite you to explore our recent awards and accolades. Buick gran sport news newspapers books scholar jstor may 2018 learn how and when to remove this template message. A portsmouth nh buick, gmc dealership, holloway buick gmc is your portsmouth new car dealer and portsmouth used car dealer. The first run for the grand national isnt talked about very much, one big reason. Buick volume soared from about 250,000 cars and ninth place in 1960 to more than 665,000 and a tight hold on fifth by 69. Named for automotive pioneer david buick, it was among the first american marques of automobiles, and was the company that established general motors in 1908. Get the best deals on buick auto advertising when you shop the largest online selection at. It was published by the buick motor division of general motors.
In 1963, she took a position as a book editor at random house based in syracuse, new york, where she worked for 20 years before leaving in 1983. In late 1981, buick decided to commemorate that performance with a specialedition buick regal grand national the original name of nascars top racing series, since 1971 known as the winston cup grand national. The pick of the day is a 1973 buick centurion convertible advertised on by a dealer in columbus, ohio. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. It was a 90 degree engine and its first displacement was 198 cid. The century was designed based on the buick special body, but it had a very importa.
Its not so uncommon to see a collector dish out over a million dollars to add a specific gm to their collection. Buick, american, automobiles, advertising, collectibles page 5. These books were sent to buick dealership for their parts. Durant had served as buicks general manager and major investor. Derived from a horsedrawn vehicle, the wagon name transitioned to cars exhibiting a heightened level of utility.
National book awards 1963 national book foundation. Find 1970 to 1979 buick regals for sale on oodle classifieds. Allen samuels chevrolet buick gmc is a hearne chevrolet. It is about being lost, hungry, and hopeless, creeping toward the pipelines in a 78 buick regal with big star on the radio. Buick is a division of the american automobile manufacturer general motors gm. When buick announced that it was ending its regal platform in 1987, the grand national went down swinging adding 20 more horsepower to its already hefty performance. Snow vehicles, heavy machinery, winter sports, nonfiction books, over the. See more ideas about buick, buick cars and classic cars. Holloway buick gmc is a portsmouth buick, gmc dealer and a. Mackey, who is tall with an upright, regal bearing, had on a. Toni morrison, beloved author and nobel laureate, dead at 88. Browse interior and exterior photos for 1987 buick regal.
Buick factory history flint, michigan factory history. Buick club of america national office co cornerstone registration, ltd. Buick had worked with the innovative 215 aluminum block v8 later to be an olds, then ultimately a rover engine, but it was difficult to build and had its quirks. Buick history blog post from walser buick gmc bloomington in the. The grand national is actually a variant of the buick regal. By now, the ttype and grand national turbo v6 was putting out 200 hp. Dunham, 72, who died nov 2, 2012, was considered one of the worlds leading experts on the heritage of the buick automobile, creating a book, a national enthusiasts organization, and a website for vintage car owners and major magazine articles. Browse interior and exterior photos for 1985 buick grand national. National book award finalist book awards librarything. The model was originally positioned as a personal luxury car, and typically offered in both coupe and sedan forms until 1997, when the regal became sedanonly due to the decline of the personal luxury coupe market. We also offer auto leasing, car financing, chevrolet, buick, gmc auto repair service, and chevrolet, buick, gmc auto parts.
Before the establishment of general motors, gm founder william c. The gran sport name has been used on several highperformance cars built by buick since. Indy 500 pace cars and drivers indianapolis motor speedway. Premiering in 1982, it was named for the nascar winston cup grand national series as buick had won the manufacturers cup in 81 and 82. To capitalize on buicks, nascar winston cup grand national series, championships in 1981 and 1982, buick debuted its regal grand national coupe in 1982. Our popular 6 x 9 book has over 400 pages and 400 photos and illustrations in its fourth printing. Holloway buick gmc is a portsmouth buick, gmc dealer with buick, gmc sales and online cars. Note the impressive styling of sweepspear fender trim and chrome panels, the fourport. Buick grand national repair manuals turbo buick forum. The buick national driven award exists to encourage the driving of buick automobiles to the buick national and give recognition to those cars doing so when they satisfy the requirements set out below. At total of 215 regels were built with the gn package which for 1982 was mainly a trim package as opposed to a performance package. The buick logo on the grill of a 20 buick regal on display at the pittsburgh auto show. Buick riviera classics for sale classics on autotrader.
It has a handsome fullcolor cover featuring the original artwork of the gnx poster by james ibusuki. Buick historian and former gm employee terry dunham rememb. Buick s cascada, arriving this spring, is the automakers first convertible in a quarter century. We have 25 buick coupes for sale that are reported accident free, 2 1owner cars, and 9 personal use cars. Patterns and predictions in twentiethcentury culture centennial publications of the. For 1973, the buick century line rested on the gm abody platform and rode on a new chassis that was equipped with disc brakes in. The grand national was a different beast indeed, with a sinister, blackedout darth vader visage.
This is the story of the 1961 1963 buick special and skylark, the aluminum buick rover v8, and the longlived gm 3800. Buick club of america dedicated to the preservation and. Patterns and predictions in twentiethcentury culture centennial. With their turbocharged v6s, late eighties buicks like the regal grand national were among the. Allen samuels chevrolet buick gmc is a hearne chevrolet, buick, gmc dealer with chevrolet, buick, gmc sales and online cars. The 1952 buick roadmaster sedan model 72r here is the most lordly, most spacious of buick s sixpassenger sedans. The coupe proved to be much more popular, with 56,646 examples sold. This success was due partly to the advent of compacts and partly to increased demand for traditional buicks.
But to understand the centurion model, we need to get a running start. For certain model years between 1973 and 2004, the regal shared bodies. Box 261218 denver, co 802269218 3032332987 3039840909 fax. Buick celebrates 40th anniversary of regal automotive world. Buick riviera stype, the motor trend car of the year award winner for 1979. Year for 1962, the buick special, and the glamorous 1963 buick riviera. The buick regal is an upscale midsized automobile that was first introduced by buick for the 1973 model year. We also offer auto leasing, car financing, buick, gmc auto repair service, and buick, gmc auto parts accessories testpage. Back in 1962, buick offered a special version of its invicta, which itself was a fancier version of the lesabre. A biography by ernest joseph simmons, nonfiction, 1963. The strange tale of the buick special, buickrover v8, and. Review new and used wagon prices and values carbased with large incabin storage space, the wagon body style delivers a sizable accommodation for passengers and cargo. Now regarded as the divisions definitive history, it has since been updated no less than five times, the last.
Buick had worked with the innovative 215 aluminum block v8 later to be an olds, then ultimately a rover engine, but it. Their combined effort resulted in the awardwinning 1980 release of the buick. The striking design of the 1963 buick riviera revitalized the buick image. Mar 05, 2015 research the 1993 buick regal at cars. Exterior has been media blasted primed blocked and primed multiple times and is super straight with crisp lines. Classic cars, american motors, american muscle cars, award winner, my ride, mopar.
The riviera gran sport was a highperformance luxury version of the buick. The 1956 buick dealer facts book is one of the best sources for information about the 56 buick model line. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used buick riviera classics for sale near you. A hearne tx chevrolet, buick, gmc dealership, allen samuels chevrolet buick gmc is your hearne new car dealer and hearne used car dealer. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Buick skylark classics for sale classics on autotrader. The gn facts and figures book floridians series dove, s. A recovering alcoholic and addict down on her luck struggles to hold onto the one thing she has left. Information on the buick v8 and its oldsmobile sibling came from the following sources. Why the buick grand national is a future collectible in the past few years, classic gms have been going for high prices at public auctions as well as private sales. Buick regal is a midsize luxury sedan designed to help you make the most of every twist and turn. The 1975 buick regal was available as a 2door colonnade hardtop and a 4door sedan. Responding quickly to the sportycar craze begun by the 1960 corvair monza, buick fielded a more special special deluxe coupe for mid 61. Gr auto gallery is pleased to offer this two owner, 1987 buick grand national for your consideration.
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