Buick Diecast Model Cars

Redesigning Itself over Time

The Buick Motor Division is written into nearly every chapter of American automotive history. By 1899, the Scottish-born division's founder was busy building gasoline engines and by 1903, the first Buick eased its way onto the streets of Flint, Michigan.

Over the century, the company jockeyed for top spot with other American giants like Ford and Cadillac. It suffered its downturns, reorganizations, and financial challenges but never lost the spirit that made it a pillar for the world's largest automaker, GM.

Many of the company's cars set early records such as winning the first Indianapolis race in 1909 that was the precursor to the Indy 500. A similar Buick went on to set an endurance record in 1914 by being the fi ...more

Redesigning Itself over Time

The Buick Motor Division is written into nearly every chapter of American automotive history. By 1899, the Scottish-born division's founder was busy building gasoline engines and by 1903, the first Buick eased its way onto the streets of Flint, Michigan.

Over the century, the company jockeyed for top spot with other American giants like Ford and Cadillac. It suffered its downturns, reorganizations, and financial challenges but never lost the spirit that made it a pillar for the world's largest automaker, GM.

Many of the company's cars set early records such as winning the first Indianapolis race in 1909 that was the precursor to the Indy 500. A similar Buick went on to set an endurance record in 1914 by being the first car to drive across South America and in 1925 a Buick was transported around the world - sans driver - to demonstrate the reliability of its international delivery capabilities. Buick also took on a tug-of war with an elephant and won.

Like most automakers, Buick had to tough-out the Great Depression and then turned to making military engines and Red Cross ambulances during WWII. Through all the twists and turns of time the company changed leadership, created new strategies and styles, and survived. In 1961, Buick broke new ground with its V-6 Special and was recognized as Motor Trend's Car of the Year.

Keeping pace with change and honoring tradition, Buick today is the American automotive exemplar for GM worldwide. On a more personal scale, its classic and historical models are favorites for die cast car collectors everywhere. ...less