Buick 1946 - 1978 - The Classic Postwar Years

Authors: Jan P. Norbye and Jim Dunne, Hardbound, 166 Pages, ISBN: 9780879387273, 1993 Edition of 1978 Original - Second-Hand book in excellent unread condition !

This is a comprehensive year-by-year account of one of the most important marques in the American automotive industry during the period following World War II.

A vital part of General Motors, Buick achieved a prestigious reputation for its quality, especially through engineering advances and product planning. Abounding in technical detail, Buick's most important developments are explained fully here, including the straight-eight engine, the Dynaflow automatic transmission, and Buick's power brakes and steering systems.

All of the technical and styling changes in the Buick production models are outlined, from the Electra to the Special, Road master to the Century. Also covered are Buick's unique show and
experimental cars.

Other significant changes that affected Buick as well as the rest of GM are included, such as the evolution of the Fisher A-, B-, and C-body cars as well as the adoption of the powerful V-8 engine and the compact V-6. Rounding out this book are chapters on,Buick's response to the market demand for smaller Ucars and the development of the beautiful Riviera.

Buick 1946-1978: The Classic Postwar Years was first published in 1978. This is a reissue of the hardto-find original edition of this book.

Jan P. Norbye and Jim Dunne are experienced automotive writers who also authored Oldsmobile 1946-1980: The Classic Postwar Years and Pontiac 1946-1978: The Classic Postwar Years, both
Published by Motorbooks International.