This site is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of 1960's and '70's Musclecars. I will answer any and all questions about what is original, and what are "Period Correct" modifications. I will also post my personal opinion about what is and is not proper. People are encouraged to debate me or share their own opinions or experiences.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
You can be cool in a Buick!
While Chevrolet and Pontiac models get most of the attention from potential musclecar buyers, you can find a cool, fun driver at a fair price if you consider a Buick. Here's a list of the best bang for the buck models. # 1 1963-65 Riviera. Bill Mitchell's masterpiece, and the styling still looks great today. Patrick Swayze drove two of them in the movie "Roadhouse". With 401 cubes under the hood, they move pretty good too. # 2. 1966-69 Riviera. Fastback, hidden headlight styling of the Revolutionary Olds Toronado, but still rear wheel drive. 430 cubes under that long hood moves them along quickly. # 3. 1971-73 Riviera. The Famous "Boat-tail" design. 455 cubes-give plenty of motivation. # 4. 1964-72 Skylark. Buicks version of the Chevelle /LeMans /Cutlass. The 300 and 340 small-blocks don't have the power of their Chevy and Pontiac cousins, and there is very little aftermarket support. You could put in a 1968 and later 350 Buick, or a 1970 or later 455, or you could swap in a small or big block Chevy. ( It's not like your cutting up something rare ) . # 5. 1973-77 Century / Regal. Think of an upgraded Monte Carlo. Most have 350s, but a few have 455s. Some 76-77 models may have 403 Olds engines. A GMPP 572 in one of these would be an awesome sleeper...... Mastermind
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