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Friday, April 26, 2024
Would I ever drive that! 60's Buicks are automotive artwork.
Where did you find that picture? I believe that the station is in Thornwood, NY where my parents grew up, although they had moved away by the time the 60s rolled around
If you love old Buicks, be sure to check out reruns of Highway Patrol weekday mornings on MeTV. Some of the '50s Buick Roadmasters that were used as cruisers were absolutely gorgeous.
Buicks were the best GM vehicle by far especially for style. Love the Rivieras and Electras and my uncle had brand new GS stage 1 he picked up at a police auction. That car was fast.
'61 Electra? My mom had a '66 Cutlass Supreme convertible / 2 door with the 350 in it that she got used. Awesome car for me to drive at 16, white/black, power windows. Then the frame rusted and it got traded for an Omega with a 6-banger. Ugh.
Saw an early 2000's Buick yesterday, surprising good shape. In comparison to the 60's, however, it was almost indistinguishable from it's sister models from Chevy and Olds. I remarked to my wife that in just a year or two, that car will technically be an antique. However I just cannot see anyone wanting to buy some Buick like that and restore it. It had no charisma, no charm, and no style other than a slightly different grill for it to even stand out as a Buick.
I own a 2003 Park Avenue with Ultra trim. Finding parts local is impossible. Yes it came "equip" with four holes in the fender. Ride like the living room couch.
Artwork is definitely the correct term… lacking these days.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you find that picture? I believe that the station is in Thornwood, NY where my parents grew up, although they had moved away by the time the 60s rolled around
ReplyDeleteRandom find on the internet. Cool to hear about your connection. Did the folks drive a Buick, perhaps?
DeleteBelieve it or not im pretty sure they saved that little building where the train station still is today. Worked in that area for many years.
DeleteA four-holer.
ReplyDeleteThe official Buick name for those fake
Deletetrim pieces was "Cruiserline Ventiports". Sounds impressive, huh?
Bubbarust
She's come to pick him up from the train. Couldn't have been too many of those produced.
ReplyDeleteIf you love old Buicks, be sure to check out reruns of Highway Patrol weekday mornings on MeTV. Some of the '50s Buick Roadmasters that were used as cruisers were absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBuicks were the best GM vehicle by far especially for style. Love the Rivieras and Electras and my uncle had brand new GS stage 1 he picked up at a police auction. That car was fast.
ReplyDelete'61 Electra? My mom had a '66 Cutlass Supreme convertible / 2 door with the 350 in it that she got used. Awesome car for me to drive at 16, white/black, power windows. Then the frame rusted and it got traded for an Omega with a 6-banger. Ugh.
ReplyDeleteBest part is you could work on it and NO electronics!!!!
ReplyDeleteSaw an early 2000's Buick yesterday, surprising good shape. In comparison to the 60's, however, it was almost indistinguishable from it's sister models from Chevy and Olds. I remarked to my wife that in just a year or two, that car will technically be an antique. However I just cannot see anyone wanting to buy some Buick like that and restore it. It had no charisma, no charm, and no style other than a slightly different grill for it to even stand out as a Buick.
ReplyDeleteI own a 2003 Park Avenue with Ultra trim. Finding parts local is impossible. Yes it came "equip" with four holes in the fender. Ride like the living room couch.
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