Still, Buick's own V8 beauty gave a bit of punch to various models of the Skylark during its heyday, as well as the manufacturer's Invicta, Electra, Wildcat, and Riviera, among others.

The V8 engine has been around for a long time — since before World War I. It wasn't until 1953, however, that Buick decided to give the V8 a try, replacing its straight-eight and stepping onto ...

Buick 455 V8 Is Immortal: 86k-Mile 1970 Wildcat Makes 1,800-Mile Road Trip Look So Easy. Published: 5 May 2025, 12:47 UTC • By: Razvan Calin. 23 photos. Photo: YouTube/Vice Grip Garage.

Two years before the GNX, another 3.8-liter V6 with McLaren's fingerprints all over it debuted in the 4WD Wildcat supercar. The most uncharacteristic Buick of all time. Photo: Buick.

Buick’s Stage II Small-Block V8 Racing Heads. Originally published in the November 1986 issue of Hot Rod magazine. HOT ROD Staff Writer Jan 01, 2023. See All 3 Photos. See All 3 Photos.