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![The auction listing for this attractive Tampico Red 1961 Buick Electra 225 convertible claims that it has a “column-shifted two-speed automatic transmission.” As you may already know if you’re […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1961-Buick-Electra-225-convertible-RM-Sothebys-front-3q.webp?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Tech: Inside Buick’s Turbine Drive (Twin Turbine) Automatic Transmission")
CC Tech: Inside Buick’s Turbine Drive (Twin Turbine) Automatic Transmission
Posted on April 7, 2025 | 31 CommentsThe auction listing for this attractive Tampico Red 1961 Buick Electra 225 convertible claims that it has a “column-shifted two-speed automatic transmission.” As you may already know if you’re […] -
![(first posted 1/18/2018) Although it has had a tough time of late, no American mid-priced brand has had the long term success of Buick. That the 1950s was Buick’s […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/19411947Buicks02-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic Double Feature: 1941 Buick Super and 1948 Buick Roadmaster – The Look Of Success")
Curbside Classic Double Feature: 1941 Buick Super and 1948 Buick Roadmaster – The Look Of Success
Posted on January 18, 2024 | 60 Comments(first posted 1/18/2018) Although it has had a tough time of late, no American mid-priced brand has had the long term success of Buick. That the 1950s was Buick’s […] -
![(first posted 11/26/2013) The early 1950s is commonly considered to be an era of dull conformity. This attitude bleeds through to American cars of those years. Everyone made cars that […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1952BuickSuper08.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1952 Buick Super – Hmmm, Decisions, Decisions . . .")
Curbside Classic: 1952 Buick Super – Hmmm, Decisions, Decisions . . .
Posted on November 27, 2023 | 100 Comments(first posted 11/26/2013) The early 1950s is commonly considered to be an era of dull conformity. This attitude bleeds through to American cars of those years. Everyone made cars that […] -
![My recent post on the AOD transmission brought out some unfavorable comments on that particular transmission. The AOD was designed during the time period not known for great transmissions. American […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Hydramatic-Ad.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "QOTD: What is Your Favorite and Least Favorite Automatic Transmission?")
QOTD: What is Your Favorite and Least Favorite Automatic Transmission?
Posted on November 24, 2022 | 71 CommentsMy recent post on the AOD transmission brought out some unfavorable comments on that particular transmission. The AOD was designed during the time period not known for great transmissions. American […] -
![(first posted 7/21/2016) As we continue our slo-mo four door hardtop jag, it is time to move from some of the early versions to this body style’s heyday. By 1961 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/1961BuickElectra03.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1961 Buick Electra – How Would You Like Your Four Door Hardtop, Sir? With Four Windows Or With Six?")
Car Show Classic: 1961 Buick Electra – How Would You Like Your Four Door Hardtop, Sir? With Four Windows Or With Six?
Posted on July 21, 2022 | 64 Comments(first posted 7/21/2016) As we continue our slo-mo four door hardtop jag, it is time to move from some of the early versions to this body style’s heyday. By 1961 […]
