Classic Luxury: The 5 Best Cars Buick Ever Made

Buick has offered a variety of models over the years, and some have definitely been better than others. Some of the Buick best cars include its early muscle cars, but later it became known more for luxury sedans. Ray Skillman Auto Center looks at the five best Buick cars ever made.

1966 Buick Wildcat GS

Going back to an earlier time, the Buick Wildcat Gran Sport was an elaborately designed car with a long front hood, a short rear, and a curved grille. It still stands out as one of the most interesting cars that Buick has ever designed. The Wildcat GS also met some high standards with its smooth suspension, dual exhaust, and surprising maneuverability for a car that size. This classic 60’s Buick was no slouch on the performance end either, with a zero to 60 mph time of 6.5 seconds. Only 1,244 units of this special edition Wildcat were ever built, making it one of the rarer Buicks you can buy.

1970 Buick GSX

We can’t talk about Buick’s best cars without talking about the brand’s muscle car era. The 1970 Buick GSX certainly falls into that category with its racing stripes, spoiler, and hood-mounted tachometer. The GSX only came in white or a bright yellow, which helps make it easily recognizable. The 1970 model year was significant for the muscle car era, but the GSX came prepared with a 455 cubic inch V8 that made 360 horsepower and an incredible 510 pound-feet of torque. Despite its heft, the Buick GSX could hit 60 mph from a standstill in 5.5 seconds.

1971-1972 Buick Riviera

As one of Buick’s most recognizable models, the Riviera was produced between 1963 and 1999. However, the Buick Riviera from the early 70s featured a striking design with a long hood and boat-tail rear end that made it stand out from the rest. This Riviera came with a 455 cubic inch engine mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. The 1971-1972 Buick Riveria had a beefy exterior style, but inside, it had an elegant cabin with leather or vinyl and an optional powered sunroof.

1987 Buick GNX

Moving into the modern era with a car that’s even more rare than the Buick Wildcat GS, the 1987 GNX was at least as recognizable as that earlier classic. As one of Buick’s best cars over the years, the GNX featured a refined two-door style with an all-black aesthetic. It wasn’t quite as large as some of Buick’s earlier cars, but the GNX featured an angular design that easily stood out. The 1980s were known as an era where automakers cut back on horsepower, but the GNX still featured a turbocharged V6 that made 276 horsepower and 360 pound-feet of torque. This made it pretty quick off the line with a zero to 60 mph time of 4.6 seconds. Only 547 models of the 1987 Buick GNX were ever built.

2012 Buick Regal GS

There’s no doubt that the 2012 Buick Regal GS is one of the best Buick cars in modern times. It fully embodies the brand’s luxurious style and creative design. The Regal nameplate has been around since the 1970s and has gone through many designs, but the 2012 model is a modern classic with its sleek four-door layout that still doesn’t look dated even ten years later. The Buick Regal featured a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine that made 270 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque.

Buick Best Cars: The Past and Future

You may not find most of these classic Buick best cars at Ray Skillman Auto Center anytime soon, but we have a wide selection of new and pre-owned modern Buick models with all the luxury and style you’ve come to expect from the brand. And with innovation like you’ll find in the Wildcat EV Concept, we’re sure to add more the the Buick Best Cars list.