JohnD1956 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I don't know if we ever had this as a topic, but just for fun, what's your dream Buick. Do not take budget into consideration. For this thread, assume money is no objection. Have some fun! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 (edited) Just to season the thread, I'll say my dream Buick would be another 1966 GranSport, 4 Speed, with Factory A/C and bucket seats. This one a convertible! I used to have a hardtop in the late 70's early 80's but could not afford to restore it nor keep it fueled with the $1.60 per gallon gasoline. Of all I've ever owned, I mourn for this one. Edited March 1, 2018 by JohnD1956 (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 For me, it has been and always will be a 1959 Invicta. Fell in love with one back in the 80's while a teenager with a license in hand. The slanted lights matching the same angle as the fins. For a design that as I understand was put into production in a short amount of time just does it for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUICK RACER Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 1970 White GSX 4-speed with AC 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip roitman Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 4 hours ago, BUICK RACER said: 1970 White GSX 4-speed with AC but wait there's more, a '56 Century, '38 Any 2 door and a '65 GS 4 speed, I should look for my list from 20+ years ago!! LOL! X2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Some years back,I winter stored a 1938 convertible coupe for a friend. When spring arrived I hated to see it go. I have to admit, it would be a toss up between a '38 Buick convertible coupe or a '40 Packard convertible coupe. Jim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Simmons Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Mine would be a '49 Roadmaster sedanette with all the bells and whistles of the day. The epitome of Harley Earl styling in my mind. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Buick "Y" Job - even before I saw Jay Leno's Garage segment! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 1, 2018 Author Share Posted March 1, 2018 18 minutes ago, J.H.Boland said: Some years back,I winter stored a 1938 convertible coupe for a friend. When spring arrived I hated to see it go. I have to admit, it would be a toss up between a '38 Buick convertible coupe or a '40 Packard convertible coupe. Jim This one is up there on my list too. Sweet choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 OK, I'll Play. My Dream Car "IS" a 1958 Buick Limited convertible. While I have this Special rag top, I missed owning this specific Limited waaay back (before it was restored to this condition) because I didn't have anywhere near the 2,000.00 dollars it was being put up for sale at! Lesson: When opportunity knocks at the door one had better answer it! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Our Buicks Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I've always had a tickle for 1965 Buick Rivera............. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 The MISSING one of these two - imagine owning that piece of Buick history. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I, too, would go with a '38 Century convertible coupe. Maybe a 33-34-35 80 or 90 Series open car of some sort. Or a just-right '65 Riviera GS, triple black of course. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Why, a 1931 Series 90 Convertible of course. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I feel like I have such plain tastes! I'd want a 55 small body, 4dr hardtop with all the options, fully restored, by someone else! Second to that I really like the funky look of the 39's. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 42 minutes ago, alsancle said: Could help you out here John - this one is in a mates shed - 1934 96S. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 (edited) Look left . . . (not my actual '68 5467, but one in the same model and color) "modern iron" BEFORE a lot of other things started happening to cars. Great SweepSpear styling, clean lines, size, room, good performance with the 350 4bbl, stout THM400. Just needs some TLC and some refreshes. Looks good moving or standing still! After putting the Delco gas shocks under it, it drives great and rides "solid" and firm. One of these days . . . NTX5467 Edited March 2, 2018 by NTX5467 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 3 hours ago, dei said: OK, I'll Play. My Dream Car "IS" a 1958 Buick Limited convertible. While I have this Special rag top, I missed owning this specific Limited waaay back (before it was restored to this condition) because I didn't have anywhere near the 2,000.00 dollars it was being put up for sale at! Lesson: When opportunity knocks at the door one had better answer it! It took me a while to like the 58. When I did like it, falling in love with it took no time at all. The flank of this beauty is something to behold with the stainless. Just sweeping sculpture of metal that goes on forever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I would have to guess that besides my 47’ Roadmaster convertible, a 49’ Roadmaster Woody wagon would be the next choice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Difficult to narrow down to "The one". It would have to be a 1966 Electra 225 convertible. Black with black leather. As an old JC song says , "there will always be that one". Yeah, I still remember her! Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Simmons Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Hey Stuart, anymore pictures of the '34 96S in your mates shed ? Oh and a few of your beautiful '34 roadster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Buick 80C Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 58 Limited Convertible with continental kit ... in blue of course... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machine Gun Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 There's nothing particularly exciting about this one, but I'd love to have a 1969 LeSabre four door hardtop with the 350 engine. My dad bought one new and I'd get to drive it around every so often. I always loved the look of the '69 Buicks. If only I had a larger garage... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim65 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I’m being boring to a lot of you, but I have loved them since I first saw one on this forum about 2 years ago 1953 Buick skylark convertible in the pale blue , a real dream car! ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 The first generation Rivieras have been my favorite since I rode my bicycle to our town Buick dealership to see them on the showroom floor. I bought the big brochure home in my bicycle basket. It took 14 years to get one, though. Seems like I waited for them to go through the depreciation cycle and climb up the other side. From High School to 1967 they were out of my range in the used car market. In 1970 I came back to the States to finish my four Navy years in Charleston SC. There was a Buick dealership in downtown Charleston near the merchant shipping docks that had a very clean '65 2X4 car in white. It sat in the front line all shiny like new. They claimed it belonged to one of their mechanics and was faithfully serviced. I seem to remember it priced around $2500-2800. For a ~5 car that was high. $3000 would get a new Chevy... and I do remember taking a close look at the AMC Rebel SST at the time. Once I got back home and working, the Rivieras were pretty deep in the used car cycle, like at the bottom. Nothing really nice was out there, in western New York, anyway. In 1972 I bought a '68 Riviera. $1600 for a 4 year old car. That gives an idea of the premium price on that Charleston Riviera. Around 1976 the '64 Riviera I own now showed up on a small lot in a town 5 miles away. It was the owner's toy and a bit pricey even then. Pricey enough so I thought I could buy it whenever I wanted, confident no one was going to pay the price. That situation lasted a couple of years. One Spring Friday night passing through that town on the way home from a fish fry I spotted a triple white '73 Lincoln Mark IV on that lot. I like those as well. And still had the Riviera tagged as mine when I wanted it. Saturday morning I followed up on the Mark IV. While we talked he mentioned a collector car auction coming up in Rochester, NY (1978). He said he might take the '64 Riviera and see what it would do. Hey! That was MY Riviera. I just hadn't bought it yet. Tuesday I took delivery of the dream car I had wanted for 14 years. Ever since, when the conversation about what car you really want comes up, I just smile and say "I got mine". Here it is at my first car show in Victor, NY about one month later. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Most brass pre 1915 will do quite well. For a post war car, a 1987 GNX with all of the options would work well. I also like the Reattas. A Maui blue with a graphite interior convertible would also work well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 My thoughts go between 2 different eras. Since I was a 10 year old way back in the last century the 1910 Model 10 was my hearts desire. Since I have had my 1925s the sport touring has made a new spot for me. A 1923 through 1927 would fit the bill nicely. 1923-55 1924-55 1925-55 Original promotional photo. Recent restoration. 1925-55 Only 1926-55 reference I have ever seen. 1927-55 Dec 25 1926.pdf 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91vert Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 This would do it for me. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted "Wildcat65" Nagel Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 My dream has been and will continue to be a 4-speed 1965 Wildcat 2- door coupe. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50jetback Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 (edited) 13 hours ago, Mark Simmons said: Hey Stuart, anymore pictures of the '34 96S in your mates shed ? Oh and a few of your beautiful '34 roadster? I had better start calling his shed " the shed of dreams " - he certainly has collected a couple of coveted models. My pick and it could well be my dream Buick is the 1941 Roadmaster Convertible Coupe. I converted him from Cadillac to Buick a few years ago and he's never looked back!! He purchased the 1934 96S and has collected a lot of NOS parts to use in its restoration, then he got the 1953 Skylark disease ( like a couple of others here ) and is nearing completion of an extensive restoration on that. Then along came the 1941 Roadmaster Convertible Coupe which will be his next project - am looking forward to lending a hand with that. Some other photos of the 34 96S taken on the day it arrived. Edited March 2, 2018 by 50jetback (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 3 hours ago, Ted Nagel said: Oh YEAH!!!! That's sweet!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elpad Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 (edited) 54 Skylark and a 54 Roadmaster rag top Edited March 3, 2018 by Elpad (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thriller Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Bernie, I'd have been tempted by the Rebel SST too. My first car was a Javelin. The current wish list includes a 1933, a turbo Buick (aside from our modern ones) - an unmolested GNX would fit the bill, a supercharged Buick (will most likely be a last generation Riviera), and a genuine Buick truck. That said, a 1954 Skylark would be nice as would a 1953 Estate Wagon. The Avista would be nice to have. There's too many to choose from! If money were no object, I'd like to turn all my cars into restored versions of themselves and have highly reliable Buicks to enjoy and drive. I've got some neat ones and would just like to enjoy them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 1956 Roadmaster convertible - Red and White and, 1958 Roadmaster Limited 225 convertible - White with white or red interior and, 1959 Limited convertible and more garage space ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim65 Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 5 hours ago, Marty Roth said: 1956 Roadmaster convertible - Red and White and, 1958 Roadmaster Limited 225 convertible - White with white or red interior and, 1959 Limited convertible and more garage space ! Spooky love em all must be mind reading ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 What's your Dream Buick? I'm livin' the dream with my 55 Centurys! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 10 hours ago, Thriller said: The Avista would be nice to have. There's too many to choose from! Amen! And, Amen, again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 John Ross' car. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol' yeller Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Mine would be a '65 Skylark GS convertible, 4 speed with all the options. Metallic sliver blue, white or blue interior. I'm not fussy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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