
Making the case for the 1960 Buick
Recently, I was at a collector car dealership performing a pre-purchase inspection on one of the dealer’s vehicles. On my way out the door, I was taking a look at some of the other vehicles in stock and stopped in my tracks when I came across what I think is one of the more under-appreciated cars of the 1960’s. The car was a 1960 Buick Invicta Convertible, finished in Chalet Blue with a white top. I hadn’t seen one of these cars in a long time, and I had forgotten how great t

The Blank Canvas
My wife and I had been searching for a new “fun” car. Having just sold my TR-6, I knew I wanted another convertible, and I was looking at a variety of different cars. Blank canvas time. My wife wanted something in a drop top that was reasonably comfortable, newer, sporty and reliable. She had visions of heading up north along the Lake Michigan shoreline and staying for extended weekends at any number of the cozy bed and breakfasts we have gotten to know and enjoy over the yea