Maker - Buick

Power came from Buick’s newly introduced 430cu V8 which was standard for all Wildcats. Nearly 11,000 2-door hardtops found homes. Available in the new collectors box

Available only in the previously-styled cardboard box

1954 had been a boom year for Buick and 1955 was even better with the Special selling in great numbers. Engine power was up and the styling revisions ensured 3rd place in industry sales.

The Special Convertible Coupe was one of just two models offered in 1938 in this rumble-seat format, the other being the Century. Only just over 500 Centurys were built with almost 2,500 Specials finding home. Available only in the previously-styled...

The Special Touring Sedan featured a trunk back that was billed as “a jumbo luggage compartment”. At just under $900, nearly 16,000 examples were built. Available only in the previously-styled cardboard box

Another very large car in Buick’s line-up. 120 were sold. Available only in the previously-styled cardboard box

Pope Pius XI had a passion for American cars and this Buick Limited was his personal choice. The Holy Father originally favored the Graham Paige of 1929, but in 1932 he ordered the acquisition of Buicks and Cadillacs for the official services. When this imposing...

The 1936 Sport Coupe utilized the same basic body as the Business Coupe but could be fitted with either a rumble seat (M-46SR) or an opera seat (M-46S0). Both models cost just over $8,000 and neither made it into 1937’s...

The 1936 Buicks were the work of Harley Earl and the new look was favourably received. The Special Victoria Coupe M-48 was the second most popular model in the new range with just over 21,000 sales. Available only in the...

At over $2,000 the 90L Limousine was an imposing vehicle. Just over 250 were sold at home and just 150 exported. Available only in the previously-styled cardboard box

Buick’s lowest priced convertible had to make do with engines carried over from the previous year, unlike its more expensive siblings that had new power units. Specials had a 118 inch wheelbase in what would prove to be a one...

This was the most popular version of Buick’s largest model with nearly 1,500 sales. Unit price was a shade under $2,000 although the sidemounts and rear rack were options that would have raised the cost of ownership of this attractive...