Auto Fest brings more than cars to Hamilton City Park Sep 9, 2009
for a 2002 Chevy Camaro SS and a 1989 Chevy Camaro Z28; Jim Cameron of Keokuk for a 1987 Buick Grand National; and Scott and Cheri Clayton of Quincy, Ill. for a 2003 Ford Mustang. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Mansfield man recreates vintage gas station Aug 31, 2009
Some of the cars he currently owns and refers to as ``gas station art'' are a 1949 Buick Super 8, a 1953 Ford Custom, 1953 and 1965 Chevy pick-up trucks, a 1933 Chevy Coupe and a 1963 Buick Wildcat. These antiques can be found resting in front of the antique gas station and easily viewed when driving through Mansfield on U.S. 150. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Calif. Holds Statewide Garage Sale Aug 29, 2009
He won the auction on a 2002 Buick Century for $3,100 -- probably several thousand cheaper than book value, he figured. Plus, he said, he felt confident the Buick would ride well ... "Being government vehicles, they're pretty much well-maintained," said Hart, who plans to give his existing Buick to his son when he turns 18 later this year. (Click2Houston, TX)
Looking Back Aug 20, 2009
50 years ago August 28, 1959 Local news Little damage resulted Saturday when a Buick driven by Mrs. Tobe Bontrager of near Kalona, jumped the curb and hit the Post Office building here. Mrs. Bontrager was not able to drive her car away from the scene, luckily no one was entering or leaving the Post Office as the car hit the entrance. (Kalona News, IA)
Buy It Now! GM to Sell Cars on eBay Aug 11, 2009
They will be selling Buick, Chevrolet, GMC and Pontiac vehicles on cobranded Web sites through eBay's online auto marketplace, eBay Motors, until Sept. 8. The cars will also be searchable through eBay Motors and eBay's main site. (Fox News)
Archie Crippen Classic Trucks go to Auction Jul 10, 2009
Archie's love for antiques and classics also include a disassembled 1936 Buick Special waiting for paint, plus nearly two dozen 1920 vintage truck bodies and frames in need of some tender loving care. Plus a fully reconditioned 1979 MCI RV 3-axle bus used twice by Archie since completion, Studebaker Silver Hawk and bullet nose 2-door sedans, plus heavy machinery used in his excavating business and a variety of parts and attachments. (PR Newswire)
A father's American dream Jun 21, 2009
Every so often, Frank visits his warehouse in Oakland, where he keeps all his gardening and construction tools, extra cabinets and parts he collects for his rentals, a restored 1946 Buick and a cache of antiques he picks up at flea markets, where he indulges his only hobby. "He's a magician with money," John said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Lone Tree Historical Museum opens May 22, 2009
In the garage is a 1939 Buick coup, once owned by Lone Tree banker Edgar Ashton. The basement of the house features a country general store. (Lone Tree Reporter, IA)
Canned car dealers have some bargains May 22, 2009
One advantage is that these vehicles share platforms and equipment with the GM brands being continued -- Chevy, Cadillac, Buick and GMC. That means getting service will not be a problem because any GM dealer will honor the warranty and be able to provide necessary service and replacement parts. "The manufacturer is required to honor the warranty for its entire length, so this is not something that the consumer will have to contend with," said Mr. Libby. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A Tiffany collection you can get your hands on Feb 19, 2009
FromEllis Brooks Chevrolet Pontiac Cadillac Buick GMC. 2006 Durango. (San Francisco Chronicle)
GM seeks $16B more, will cut 47,000 jobs Feb 18, 2009
GM's eight brands would be reduced to four core lines Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac and GMC as the automaker said in December. But the company said Pontiac also would remain as "a highly focused niche brand.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
GM, Chrysler must submit restructuring plans today Feb 17, 2009
The company already has said Saab and Hummer are up for sale and Saturn is under review, leaving GM to focus on Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC and Buick, with Pontiac reduced to one or two models. Earlier, local union officials said negotiations had been slowed by the Obama administration's delay in appointing a "car czar." But Sunday night, the White House announced a task force to oversee the companies' restructuring. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
November 16-30, 2008, Obituaries Feb 9, 2009
He was retired from Tom Burns Buick as body shop manager and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II where he received a Purple Heart. He is remembered at the 23rd Street Flea Market as The Tool Man for 18 years. (Catoosa County News, GA)
