1930s Classic Buick Cars

The 1930 Buicks deserved increased popularity, but they came at the wrong time. Dealers found they could only move two cars for even three they'd sold the year before. Read how the 1930 Buicks fell on hard times during the Great Depression.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

A 1938 Buick Series 80 was the basis for a one-of-a-kind custom job by Howard "Dutch" Darin. The car featured an eight-cylinder engine capable of producing 141 horsepower, a 9 percent increase from the previous year. See photos of this 1938 Buick Series 80 Opera Brougham.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

The 1939 Buick Century had one more horsepower than a Cadillac and several industry innovations. This "first muscle car" combined a small body with a 120 horsepower straight eight-cylinder engine. Find out more about the 1939 Buick Century.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide

In 1931 Buick began powering its cars with straight-eight engines. Updraft carburetors, "V" belts for driving the fans, and aluminum oil pans were new features on these engines. Learn about the year's vehicles, including the 1931 Buick 95.

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The 1932 Buick Series 90s were made on both sides of the U.S.-Canada border. The designer owned a family carriage business that was located in Oshawa, Ontario. He later became interested in cars. Learn more about the 1932 Buick Series 90s.

By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide