Buick Riviera: A Timeless Symbol of Elegance and Luxury The Buick Riviera holds a prominent place in the pantheon of classic cars, captivating enthusiasts with its timeless design, refined performance, and luxurious features. In this comprehensive overview, we will delve into the history, advantages, shortcomings, and unique characteristics of each generation of the Buick Riviera. … Read more
Buick: The Early Years As one of the oldest automobile brands in the world, Buick has a history that’s deeply intertwined with the story of American automotive industry itself. Founded in 1899 by David Dunbar Buick, a Scottish industrialist, the company was originally known as the Buick Auto-Vim and Power Company. It was primarily involved … Read more
Year Engine Carb BoreandStroke PistonDisplacementCubicInches CompressionRatio(Standard) MaximumBrakeH.P.@R.P.M. MaximumTorqueLbs. Ft.@R.P.M. NormalOilPressLbs SparkPlugType SparkPlugGap PointGap DwellAngle FiringOrder IgnitionTimingBTDCorMark Grnd+/-Volts 1960 LeSabre 210 H.P. V8-364 2 Barrel 4.125 x 3.40 364.0 8.5 210 @ 4000 340 @ 2400 40 AC 44S .032 .016 30 12784563 5° std 12° auto -12 LeSabre 250 H.P. V8-364 2 Barrel 4.125 x … Read more
Year ProdTotal ModelDesignation WheelbaseInches WeightMin/Max TireSize WheelBoltPattern ValveLocation BoreandStroke PistonDisplacementCubicInches CompressionRatio(Standard) MaximumBrakeH.P.@R.P.M. MaximumTorqueLbs. Ft.@R.P.M. NormalOilPressLbs SparkPlugType SparkPlugGap PointGap DwellAngle FiringOrder IgnitionTimingBTDCorMark Grnd+/-Volts 1950 337,909
Year ProdTotal ModelDesignation WheelbaseInches WeightMin/Max TireSize WheelBoltPattern ValveLocation BoreandStroke PistonDisplacementCubicInches CompressionRatio(Standard) MaximumBrakeH.P.@R.P.M. SparkPlugType SparkPlugGap PointGap FiringOrder IgnitionTimingBTDCorMark Grnd+/-Volts 1940 112,974 Special 8 40-40 121 3505/3755 6.50×16 5 x 5 In Head 3 3/32 x 4 1/8 248.0 6.1 107 @ 3400 AC 48 .025 .015 16258374 ADV mark -6 128,736 Super 8 40-50 121 3735/3895 … Read more
Year ProdTotal ModelDesignation WheelbaseInches WeightMin/Max TireSize WheelBoltPattern ValveLocation BoreandStroke PistonDisplacementCubicInches CompressionRatio(Standard) MaximumBrakeH.P.@R.P.M. SparkPlugSize SparkPlugGap PointGap FiringOrder IgnitionTimingBTDCorMark Grnd+/-Volts 1930 74,257 Six 30-40 118 3410/3700 5.50×29 5 x 5 In Head 3 7/16 x 4 5/8 257.5 4.50 80.5 @ 2800 18mm .025-.030 .020 153624 O mark -6 28,204 Six 30-50 124 4120/4235 6.50×31 5 x … Read more