1904 Buick Model B: The first production Buick was also the shortest. The 1904 Model B rode on a wheelbase of 83 inches, more than 17 inches less than a 2013 Buick Encore.
1916 Buick Model D-45 Touring: In 1916, Buick’s lineup was revised with a line of new six-cylinder engines. This Model D-45 Touring five-passenger was the most popular model that year.
1931 Buick 50 Series Two Door Sedan: In 1931, Buick got powerful new eight-cylinder engines to go with a major design overhaul the year before. Models like this 50 Series Two Door Sedan helped improve Buick’s image during the Great Depression.
1938 Buick Century
Buick introduced straight-eight engines in 1931, but it was the 1938 Century model that established a new performance benchmark. Dubbed Dynaflash 8, the 5.2L (320 cubic inches) inline engine featured new, domed pistons that contributed to an 11-hp increase over the 1937 engine. It was enough power to pass the “century mark” at 103 mph, making the Century one of the fastest cars of its day.
