History of the Buick car brand
Buick Motor Decision is the oldest American car manufacturer. The headquarters is located in Flint. It is also a division of the General Motors concern. Manufactured exports are in high demand in the North American and Chinese markets.
The history of the company's creation dates back to the last century, when the Scottish-born American industrialist David Buick set about creating an internal combustion engine. Owning at that time a plumbing company on the right of joint activity with a partner, he decided to sell his share to him. The amount received from the sale went to the creation of a new company to implement his idea. And in 1909 he created the Buick Motor Car Company, which specialized in the production of power units for agricultural machinery.
He worked on the development of internal combustion engines in parallel with his colleague Marr, and by 1901 the first successful project in the form of a car was invented, which was acquired by a Buick acquaintance for $ 300.
The development of the subsequent production put Buick in financial difficulties and prompted him to take out a loan from a colleague Briscoe, who was making tools for the company. Briscoe, in turn, delivered an ultimatum decision to Buick, according to which the latter was obliged to reorganize the company, where almost the entire block of shares belonged to Briscoe under creditor terms. Now Briscoe has taken over as director, and Buick has become his deputy.
In 1904 the company was sold to the American industrialist Whiting, where Buick no longer held positions in the directorate.
In 1908, the automobile company became part of General Motor.
Production is focused on low-cost models of the same type of middle class cars.
Founder
Unfortunately, the biographical information about the founder is insignificant.
David Dunbar Buick was born in September 1854 in Arbroath. He is an American inventor of Scottish descent. He was also an entrepreneur selling airships and running a plumbing business.
Created the Buick Motor Car Company, in which he invented the first car in 1901.
He died at the age of 74 in the spring of 1929 in Detroit.
Emblem
Since the very inception of the company, over the years, the logo has been presented in a different variation. Initially, the main feature of the badge was the Buick inscription, which over time changed the font and shape in which it was located, initially there was a circle, which was replaced by a rectangular shape and a background color scheme. Already in 1930, the number 8 was added to the inscription, characterizing the cars produced on the basis of an 8-cylinder engine.
Next, a colossal restructuring of the emblem was carried out. Instead of an inscription, there was now the coat of arms of the majestic Buick family. A little later, with the advent of several car models, namely three, the coat of arms multiplied by three and now on the radiator grille was depicted in the form of connected three coats of arms of silver color placed in a metal circle. This emblem is used in modern times.
Buick car history
In 1903, the first Buick car with a single-cylinder engine was released.
In 1904, the B model came out, already equipped with a 2-cylinder power unit.
After joining General Motors in 1908, the Model 10 four-cylinder was produced. An upgraded version with a 6-cylinder power unit was released in 1914.
The model 25, with an open body and a 6-cylinder power unit, debuted in 1925.
The 66S, released in 1934, featured a powerful 8-cylinder engine and independent front-wheel suspension.
The first Roadmaster saw the world in 1936, and a modernized version of the more powerful model came out in 1948 and had high technical performance.
The long model 39 90L debuted in 1939. The main feature was the spacious interior with a capacity of 8 people.
In 1953 the Skylark was produced, which was equipped with a completely new V8 engine. The redesigned versions were introduced as compact models in 1979.
The famous Riviera made its debut with a coupe body and good technical performance and a powerful engine capable of reaching speeds of up to 196 km / h. The modernized version has largely changed its appearance. The 1965 Riviera was already characterized by a more elongated body, as well as massiveness and equipment with a powerful engine.
The six-seater model Regal began its history in the 70s. A car with a coupe body, two powertrain options were offered - V6 and V8. The Grand National model is a modernized, it was a sports car with a coupe body with a powerful engine capable of speeds up to 217 km / h.
The Reatta compact two-seater debuted in 1988 and I took on a newer generation car. The car was equipped with front-wheel drive, and the power unit was inserted transversely, which made it more individual with a plus of external indicators.
