Welcome to: Automobiles of the 1960's
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GENERAL MOTORS
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1961 Buick LeSabre Convertible
A complete redesign added this bullet nose
gone were the sideways wings, staying were the side vents
the least expensive but best selling ragtop was this LeSabre
Cost: $3,385.00
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1962 Buick Special
The Special was Buick's answer to the compact car demand
it was available in two or four door and a wagon
it got a special V-6 that was made just for it
Cost: $2,350.00 (base)
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1963 Buick Riviera
Did you think that Buick's were stodgy?
Well just take a look at this all new Riviera
hailed as stunning and remarkable the 1963 launched Buick
into a new era in the personal luxury car market
Cost: $4,360.00
Buick's answer to Ford's Thunderbird
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1964 Buick Special Skylark
The Special grows up into a mid-size car
in later years the Special would be dropped in favor of just Skylark
11 inches longer and sitting on a new frame
the Skylark was now competition to Pontiac's LeMans
Cost: $2,720.00
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1965 Buick Riviera
Riviera got a facelift this year
concealing it's headlights behind retractable clamshell covers
and embedding the tail lights into the rear bumper
a sport package was available with a bigger engine and different trim
Trivia Note:
This is the car Patrick Swayze drove in "Roadhouse"
Cost: $3,961.00
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1966 Buick Riviera
Gone was the style leader that changed Buick's image
replaced with a facsimile of Oldsmobile's Toronado
minor differences weren't obvious except Buick stuck with rear wheel drive
and Toronado was front wheel driven
Cost: $4,175.00
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1967 Buick LeSabre
Considered entry level for Buick
the LaSabre was still nicely equipped with power windows and seats
the Classic series (shown) got upgraded interior and wheels
Cost: $3,175.00
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1968 Buick Riviera
The hidden head lights are back by popular demand
with a bigger 360hp engine sales increased
Buick lacked a muscle car so they opted for this luxury muscle-ish car
Cost: $4,340.00
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1969 Buick Electra 225
Full sized cars were always Buick's mainstay
and the Electra series was the matriarch of the family
the Custom Limited four door hardtop (shown)
came with a vinyl roof, special trim, all power options and custom interior
Cost: $4,520.00
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