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Buick Electra Archive
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![After a spectacular rise and equally dramatic fall in the 1950s, Buick reinvented its model lineup for the 1960s, dropping most of the familiar model names it had used since […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/1960-Buick-Electra-225-4HT-Pearl-Fawn-West-Coast-Classics-front-3q-right.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=70&ssl=1 "Full-Size Buicks Of The 1960s: How Buick Reinvented Its Lineup Between 1959 And 1970")
Full-Size Buicks Of The 1960s: How Buick Reinvented Its Lineup Between 1959 And 1970
Posted on August 6, 2025 | 24 CommentsAfter a spectacular rise and equally dramatic fall in the 1950s, Buick reinvented its model lineup for the 1960s, dropping most of the familiar model names it had used since […] -
![Hoods and trunk lids that go for days were par for the course for full-size American cars of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. For that extra dimension of extravagance and […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1975-oldsmobile-delta-88-convertible-press-photo.webp?resize=115%2C115&quality=70&ssl=1 "The Last Full-Size Convertibles – The End Of An Era")
The Last Full-Size Convertibles – The End Of An Era
Posted on March 13, 2025 | 22 CommentsHoods and trunk lids that go for days were par for the course for full-size American cars of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. For that extra dimension of extravagance and […] -
![(first posted 10/11/2013) Recently, I’ve been getting into the habit of visiting commuter rail parking lots in search of Curbside Classics. They’re a great place to take lots of pictures […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/IMG_25351.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1989 Buick Electra Limited: Limited’s the Right Word")
Curbside Classic: 1989 Buick Electra Limited: Limited’s the Right Word
Posted on August 26, 2023 | 111 Comments(first posted 10/11/2013) Recently, I’ve been getting into the habit of visiting commuter rail parking lots in search of Curbside Classics. They’re a great place to take lots of pictures […] -
![(first posted 1/7/2015) Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t describe the styling elements of this 1984 Buick Electra Limited, or any other upscale/luxury American car from this era, as subtle. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_3786.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1984 Buick Electra Limited Coupe – A Regal Rendezvous")
Curbside Classic: 1984 Buick Electra Limited Coupe – A Regal Rendezvous
Posted on January 7, 2021 | 139 Comments(first posted 1/7/2015) Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn’t describe the styling elements of this 1984 Buick Electra Limited, or any other upscale/luxury American car from this era, as subtle. […] -
![(first posted 5/2/2019) Buick — Is there any other modern American brand that speaks louder to traditional values, “understated luxury”, mature mindsets, AND one that has done […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/thumb_IMG_9148_1024.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1984 Buick Electra Park Avenue – Now THAT’S a Buick!")
Curbside Classic: 1984 Buick Electra Park Avenue – Now THAT’S a Buick!
Posted on May 2, 2019 | 51 Comments(first posted 5/2/2019) Buick — Is there any other modern American brand that speaks louder to traditional values, “understated luxury”, mature mindsets, AND one that has done […] -
![The skies were grey and the roads were slick. Storms had lashed Brisbane before easing into a mere drizzle and the endless concrete and bitumen of Gympie Road looked dreary […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/1971-buick-electra-profile.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC For Sale: 1971 Buick Electra 225 – A Solid Texan Socialite")
CC For Sale: 1971 Buick Electra 225 – A Solid Texan Socialite
Posted on March 20, 2019 | 65 CommentsThe skies were grey and the roads were slick. Storms had lashed Brisbane before easing into a mere drizzle and the endless concrete and bitumen of Gympie Road looked dreary […] -
![Photographed by Colin I know, I know. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Blah blah blah. Is there really anybody that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/colin-1985-87-oldsmobile-ninety-eight-coupe.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1985-87 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Coupe — Sometimes, A Sedan Looks Better")
Cohort Outtake: 1985-87 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Coupe — Sometimes, A Sedan Looks Better
Posted on March 13, 2017 | 41 CommentsPhotographed by Colin I know, I know. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Blah blah blah. Is there really anybody that […] -
![In many large, densely-populated cities throughout the world, the streets are full of mini cars, bicycles and motorbikes. It’s hard to find a parking space, after all, and when you […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/cadillac-brougham-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: The Bs and Cs of NYC")
CC Outtakes: The Bs and Cs of NYC
Posted on February 11, 2016 | 52 CommentsIn many large, densely-populated cities throughout the world, the streets are full of mini cars, bicycles and motorbikes. It’s hard to find a parking space, after all, and when you […] -
![During one of my afternoons exploring the wonderful city I used to call home, I stumbled across two Buick Electras in the same part of the Lower East Side. I […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/buick-electra-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Outtake: The Odd Couple")
Curbside Outtake: The Odd Couple
Posted on May 26, 2015 | 49 CommentsDuring one of my afternoons exploring the wonderful city I used to call home, I stumbled across two Buick Electras in the same part of the Lower East Side. I […] -
![About a mile up Route 27 from my street, there’s a cleared area of land that hosts a number of businesses including a gas station, auto body shop, carwash, sand and gravel […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/IMG_4771.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Outtakes: Where Old Buicks Wait To Die")
CC Outtakes: Where Old Buicks Wait To Die
Posted on July 21, 2014 | 38 CommentsAbout a mile up Route 27 from my street, there’s a cleared area of land that hosts a number of businesses including a gas station, auto body shop, carwash, sand and gravel […] -
![It’s well-known that when Buick downsized its full-size C- and B-bodies to front-wheel drive in 1985 and 1986, respectively, they kept the big RWD Estate Wagon around for another few […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/electra-estatse-fwd.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "What If? Front-Wheel Drive Buick Electra Estate")
What If? Front-Wheel Drive Buick Electra Estate
Posted on October 11, 2013 | 26 CommentsIt’s well-known that when Buick downsized its full-size C- and B-bodies to front-wheel drive in 1985 and 1986, respectively, they kept the big RWD Estate Wagon around for another few […]
