Buick LeSabreThe Buick LeSabre was first rolled out in 1959, and production was to continue until 2005. The first LeSabres were the most radical designs Buick had produced as they boasted fins which swept from front to rear of the vehicle and bright trim steps which ran from front to back.
The headlights were slanted and fitted into a new distinctive chrome grille. Incorporated into the Buick LeSabre’s standard equipment were electric wipers, dual horns, glove box light, trip mileage indicator and a horizontal Red Liner speedometer. Safety glass in all windows was also standard. Among the optional extras were a Wonderbar signal-seeking radio, speed control safety buzzer, map light and power windows and vents.
There was the 2-door convertible, 2-door and 4-door sedan, 2-door and 4-door hardtop and 4-door station wagon. The standard engine was a 364 cu inV8, delivering 250 hp with a two barrel carburettor. The four barrel option could deliver 300 hp. There was also a three speed manual transmission which came as standard. But the two-speed Dynaflow automatic system proved to be the most popular. There was also a three-speed Dynaflow system available. Other options available to the car-buying public were power steering and power brakes. The braking system included finned aluminium brake drums. Related Articles |
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