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A Relatively Under Rated Muscle Car And Can Be Picked Up For Low Costs

By: MikeG45
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07/13/2009

Buick Big Block Power they are torque monsters.  With 139k miles, still holding up well without rattles.  

Beauty from the rear and front, bizarre from the sideview.  Costs? maintenance has been low but with a 455 engine well just a bit thirsty.

I would rate the Queen Mary as one of the tops I have owned, my Buick GS a-body had more fun, but the queen has more ride quality.

Pros: 455 engine, relative quick steering
Cons: plows in hard turns
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71 Boat Tail

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By: Corey1298
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02/17/2009

was my dads car the thing was a boat but it cruised not the beest picture i think it had a 455 big block hevay great american luxary for a 71 wasnt the newest with a console just above the basic model have all original paper work like 40,000 miles the vinyal seats do get burning hot in the summer as many of you know

Pros: engine look the boat tail
Cons: vynal seats
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The Last Of The Arrogant American Styling.

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By: Tom1266
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01/31/2008

A very solid, well built car.  It has a great 455ci (7.5L) V8 and a great ride.  Styling that is love it or hate it, but absolutely unique.  

Pros: Engine, space for friends, bench seat for girlfriends.  Cost to buy one of these is less that 10k.  A hell of a deal.  Mechanical parts are easy to find.
Cons: 11 mpg.  Hard to find wide enough parking spaces.
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My Grandpap's But Hopefully Mine Someday

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By: Mike1476
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01/19/2008

1971 buick riviera. the real color is redish or a scarlet black interior.

Pros: runs good, beautiful car, fast, boattail, quick acceleration, spins easy, donuts easy, very good condition, out smoke any new peace of japanese shit ass pussy balls car today!
Cons: huge gas tank but bad milege, only runs off the most expensive gas, right door doesnt unlock, and lastly only driveable in summer :(
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Old Yanks

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By: Adrian376
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01/16/2008

smooth 7.4 litre V8. handles like a bucket of shit in the corners, but will do a 911 off the line:)

Pros: engine
Cons: size
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