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1. www.motortrend.com › features › what-is-a-buickWhat Is a Grand National and Why Is It So Fast? The Story ...

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   May 2, 2024 · Buick, the old-time, old-line, old-man’s car company established by the wily Scot, David Dunbar Buick, was the first American auto manufacturer to offer turbocharged V-6 engines. Starting...

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3. www.buick.com › discover › newsTimeless Style - 120th Anniversary of Buick | Discover Buick

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   May 7, 2024 · Inspired by David Dunbar Buick’s family crest, the first Buick shield incorporates the Scottish coat of arms for the family name (spelled “Buik” at the time). The shield features a diagonal, blue-and-silver checkered banner, a gold buck’s head and a gold cross with a hole in the center.

4. www.antiquecar.com › articles › general-motorsGeneral Motors - The William C. Durant Years - AntiqueCar.com

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   May 15, 2024 · David Dunbar Buick established the Buick Auto-Vim and Power Company in 1899 to build gasoline engines in Detroit, Michigan. He then expanded the company to become the Buick Manufacturing Company in 1902 so he could sell the engines to vehicle manufacturers; and then it became the Buick Motor Company the following year.

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   Who was David Dunbar Buick?

   • David Dunbar Buick (1854-1929) was born in Arbroath on the east coast of Scotland, but was taken by his family to the US at the age of two. Like Henry Ford (1863-1948), he created three companies, the last of which was by far the most successful. The Buick Motor Company was incorporated on 19 May 1903, two months before Ford.

   The finest cars in 121 years of Buick

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   What is the history of Buick?

   • David Dunbar Buick established the Buick Auto-Vim and Power Company in 1899 to build gasoline engines in Detroit, Michigan. He then expanded the company to become the Buick Manufacturing Company in 1902 so he could sell the engines to vehicle manufacturers; and then it became the Buick Motor Company the following year.

   General Motors - The William C. Durant Years

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   Why did William Durant buy the Buick Motor Company?

   • The Buick Motor Company got into deep financial trouble very quickly, and might not have lasted for much more than a year. It was saved by William Durant (1861-1947, pictured), who had made a fortune selling horse-drawn carriages. Not initially keen on cars, Durant was impressed by the Buick, and bought the company.

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   Is Buick a big company?

   • Small to large. By a small margin, Buick is the oldest North American company still building cars today, was the first to be incorporated into General Motors, and marked its 120th birthday in 2023. It is also big in China, the world's largest car market, where it has been highly respected for historical reasons for decades.

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6. www.hagerty.com › media › automotive-historyAcura to Volvo: 38 Car-Company Names and Their Origins

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   May 14, 2024 · David Dunbar Buick created the first overhead-valve engine in 1902 and then incorporated his car company in Flint, Michigan, the following year. Buick left the company in 1904, selling to the automaker James Whiting, who brought in William C. Durant, the man who would create General Motors.

7. facts.net › general › 19-facts-about-buick19 Facts About BUICK - Facts.net

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   May 19, 2024 · 1. What is the history of Buick? Founded in 1903, Buick is one of the oldest automobile manufacturers in the United States. It was named after its founder David Dunbar Buick and became a part of General Motors in 1908. 2. Where are Buick vehicles manufactured?

8. www.msn.com › en-us › autosThe finest cars in 121 years of Buick - MSN

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   Apr 29, 2024 · David Dunbar Buick (1854-1929) was born in Arbroath on the east coast of Scotland, but was taken by his family to the US at the age of two. Like Henry Ford (1863-1948), he created three...

9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_people_from_MichiganList of people from Michigan - Wikipedia

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   6 days ago · David Dunbar Buick, founder of Buick Motor Company (born in Scotland; emigrated to Detroit where he founded his company; moved with firm to Flint) Roy D. Chapin, founder of Hudson Motor Car Company and US secretary of commerce (born in Lansing) Roy D. Chapin Jr., CEO and chairman of American Motors Company (born in Grosse Pointe)