History

• The 1925 Buick.
  
  The Buick Motor Company was founded by David Dunbar Buick in Detroit, Mich., but he did little to further the company's fortunes until William Durant created a high-end version for General Motors in 1904. Thirty-seven Model B Buicks were produced in 1904.
  
  

Significance

• The 1964 Buick Electra 225.
  
  The Buick is one of the oldest marques in the world, sharing the honor in the United States with Cadillac.
  
  

Function

• The 1977 Buick LaSabre exhibits conservative '70s styling.
  
  The vehicle is an upscale passenger car with numerous trim packages to enhance comfort and performance.
  
  

Types

• A 1949 Roadmaster advertisement targeting up and coming young couples.
  
  The underappreciated Buick GSX was designed in 1970 to rival the high-performance Pontiac GTO with a dual hood scoop, pinstriping and a 455-cubic-inch engine.
  
  

Features

• The '49 Roadmaster's most recognizable feature is the waterfall grille.
  
  The 1949 Roadmaster cemented Buick's styling prowess with the iconic side "portholes," "bombsight" hood ornament and "waterfall" grille.
  
  

Size

• The 1956 Buick concept car features aircraft styling.
  
  The 1940s Series 40 model sits on a 121-inch wheelbase and is powered 248-cubic-inch V-8 providing 110 horsepower.
  
  

Fun Fact

• Interior of the '49 Buick.
  
  Buick is immensely popular in China and the Chinese branch of the company has designed its own luxury Park Avenue.