The 5 Best Buick Muscle Cars

51984–1987 Buick Grand National

In the 1980s, the automotive industry was gradually focusing more on cars with compact bodies, more economical options, and smaller engines. To keep to the pace, Buick needed to come up with a muscle car to compete on the market to keep to the pace, and this birthed the Buick Grand National. This was one of Buick’s fastest cars made, thanks to the turbocharged V6 engine. With this, every car enthusiast in this era would dream of laying his hands on this car.

41970–1974 Buick GSX

Though Pontiac GTO might be the first to mention when it comes to muscle cars produced in the early1970s, Buick GSX was also a reference to the best muscle cars in the 1970s. On its introduction to the market, it quickly started to gain traction, as it was an excellent alternative to the best selling Pontiac GTO Judge and Plymouth Hemi’Cuda. This wasn’t just so but for its excellent handling and performance package.

31968–1969 Buick Gran Sport

To many people, the Buick Gran Sport was the first Buick muscle car. In 1968, the car witnessed a lot of upgrades, such as a new design. What made it a well-known muscle car was its 400 cubic-inch V8 engine. With its Super Turbine 400 automatic transmission, the Buick Gran Sport was one of the fastest cars manufactured during its time.

21965–1972 Buick Riviera GS

The Ford Thunderbird and Cadillac Eldorado were the best selling muscle cars in the early 1960s. Buick Riviera GS was Buick’s weapon to penetrate the market and dethrone the famous cars. Knowing that these best-selling cars were longer, wider, and heavier, Buick knew it needed to focus more on speed. 

The Buick Riviera GS was released with a 455 cubic inch engine in the late 1960s. This engine was the largest of Buick engines and could produce 370 horsepower. 

11965–1969 Buick Skylark GS

The Buick Skylark, also known as Roadmaster Skylark, witnessed many upgrades to beat its rivalry muscle cars on the market at its time. The midsize muscle car boasted a 401cubic inch V8 engine, which was the same as the Chevrolet Chevelle. This was one of the largest engines for a midsize muscle car, as most cars in the class had engines below 400 cubic-inch.