1961 Buick LeSabre 2-door Hardtop review from North America
"Smooth, Attractive, and Reliable. When Buick knew how to make a car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Heater leaked fluid into the car and needed to be rebuilt.
The car chronically overheated and had to have the radiator rebuilt.
General comments?
This car is ultra smooth. The shiftless Dynaflow transmission and ultra compliant coil springs on all corners makes for a serene and comfortable cruise.
The large engine's output is somewhat hampered by the transmission, but it still gets moving.
The brakes are surprisingly strong, especially for the era.
The interior has held up very well to 43 years of use--no rips and minimal fading.
The non-power steering takes almost 6 complete turns to go from lock to lock, so racecourse driving and quick emergency maneuvers are precluded.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 364 C.I. V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 56990 miles |
| Most recent distance | 64500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 27th April, 2004 |