'been a while. Anyway. I came across this link while watching Attack Of The Show. It was good timing ebcause it raced across the bottom of the screen on a scrolling headline. It said something about the Buick Brand being axed (yeah right...in the showroom maybe) which caught my attention. It took me a site called http://www.gminsidenews.com. Easy enough name to remember and I saw a cool feature on (possible?) future Buick line ups. The angle was 'if Buick built cars like this they wouldn't be in danger of being disbanded' (or whatever the word for it is). It's a great article. If you've got a few spare minutes you ought to check it out. These cars look real to me..and I want several of them in my driveway now. 2009 Buick Wildcat Gran Sport Available: Fall 2008 Platform: GM Y-Body Drive Wheels: Rear Engines: 4.4L Supercharged Northstar V8 w/425 hp Transmission: 6 speed automatic Introducing the Buick Wildcat Gran Sport: the ultimate expression of Buick's renaissance and the ''Halo'' vehicle of the Buick lineup. Coming in at around $55-60k, the powerful and luxurious V8 Gran Sport takes cues from Buick's past, most noticeably in it's unmistakable Riviera boat tail liftback rear end. The Gran Sport is a styling stunner, oozing style and class with it's beautiful pilarless construction, Velite styling, and handleless doors. Truly the pinnacle of style and luxury in the Buick lineup, the Gran Sport, like the Corvette, offers value for the money, keeping company with exotics and luxury coupes much higher in price. The Gran Sport will be a real perception shatter, bringing a competitive dose of American style and luxury to the segment and spreading the positive new image across the entire lineup. 2010 Buick Wildcat Available: February 2009 Platform: Zeta Drive Wheels: Rear Engines: CXL: 3.6L HF V6 w/300 hp, CXS: 4.6L Northstar V8 w/350 hp Transmission: 6 Speed Automatic (Standard) Starting out above standard LaCrosse CXS territory, the Wildcat RWD sedan is priced competitively, coming at around $42-55k. Positioned as a Buick alternative to the Lexus GS and aimed toward young professionals and businessmen, the Zeta based RWD Wildcat will be a Buick ''want'' vehicle, the sportiest in the sedan lineup. Inside and out, the styling of the Wildcat sedan copies cues from the successful Velite concept car, first shown in 2004. The interior of the Wildcat possesses subtle retro cues, like a retro-futuristic steering wheel, chromed vents and round instrument binnacle showcased in the Wildcat Gran Sport (shown below). Satin nickel trim abounds, and only a few sparse, yet ideally placed, pieces of wood round off the look of freshness and modern minimalist style inherent in the car's design. A favorite of enthusiasts and professionals alike, the Wildcat is a Buick like no other, a uniquely placed piece of automotive perfection, and the image leader of the sedan lineup. Links: http://www.gminsidenews.com/naias/revitalization/GranSport.html http://www.gminsidenews.com/naias/revitalization/Wildcat.html http://www.gminsidenews.com/naias/revitalization/Roadmaster.html There are further comments... Links: http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33486 http://www.gminsidenews.com/naias/revitalization/GranSport.html http://www.gminsidenews.com/naias/revitalization/Wildcat.html http://www.gminsidenews.com/naias/revitalization/Roadmaster.html
The first pic reminds me of the 63-67 Corvette. Looks kinda neat. Wonder if the real deal will look the same?
I doubt GM will do anything that radical. I honestly don't believe they're trying as hard as they can to save Buick. If they were serious about it, they'd axe Hummer and relocate the funds to Buick, then rid Buick of those stupid SUVs.
hey, I resemble that the wife had to have a BUICK she could drive the family around in, so she went out and got one of those RENDEZVOUS.....what a pile. Of the four BUICK's in the yard, it is easy to see that that is not realkly a BUICK. BUT, she's happy, so I can spend money on my real BUICKS. :TU: Maybe there is something to those things o No:
Corvette?!? How dare you! That is no Corvette, that is the all-new 2009 boat-tail Stage 1 Riviera! BWAAHAAHAA
I can see some of the '64-'67 Skylark in the first picture where it shows a side view. The rearend, while being a boattail which I love, has too much Solstice and Sky in the taillights and bumper.
Build-em If GM would just get some nads and build some of the unique looking cars (instead of the clone looking things they now build :sleep: ) they would prosper. Take some hints from Daimler-Chrysler people. If they don't we may end up a new "NISSAN 350 GS" ou: .
Autoblog had them posted a few days ago too, hopefully at least one of them gets the nod for production. Good to see ya back on line Bill. Winter blues set in yet.
They finally figured out what to do with all the left-over rear windows from the 72 Rivieras.I like !!!!
Hi Doug. Bummer that these pics were already posted. I searched (I hate double posting news) under numerous terms and couldn't find anything so I posted. Double posts are boring but it was cool to hop back into this world for a while and see all your smiling avatars again. Winter has set in down here and it's cold but I'm inside with a nice heater. Now, if only I could warm that garage.
Bill - Good to see you back here!! Don't be a stranger. :Smarty: :TU: Nice pics & links too. :bglasses:
Hi Scott. As you know "You can't take the V8Buick out of the boy". Check out my new daily driver (sleeper). It's not a Buick but it's pretty interesting. http://www.v8cressida.com
