How Citroën almost became a GM division! (Re: Hemmings Blog)

[elagache]

Dear Tony, Brian and mid-60s Buick caregivers,

Was not aware they dug up the pics of my car and did another article with them!  They did an article on my car in Hemmings Classic Car mag in 2011.  They came up to me at the 2010 charlotte autofair wanting to do an article on my 65GS, and did the 66 too since I had it at the show as well.

I did not know it was your car.  Congratulations!

It is a bit disappointing that they didn't at least let you know that they were planning to use these pictures.  It isn't that hard to send a quick email.

Cheers, Edouard

[2x4 gransport]

Brian
  I can send you the whole magazine if you want it.
    Harle

[Brian]

When they took the pics and did the article in 2012, I had to sign a release form, and it gave them the right to use the pics in future articles and in the other Hemmings publications. 

[elagache]

Dear mid-60s Buick owners who occasionally stroll down memory lane,

Hemming's is trying to lift our spirits during these difficult circumstances that we face.   Thomas A. DeMauro has gotten some help from the Automotive History Preservation Society to locate some really nice and cute automotive ads that will bring a smile to your face.  Here is the article link:

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/04/08/11-vintage-ads-to-inspire-low-stress-stay-at-home-automotive-activities

If you scroll down to the second ad you'll get to enjoy this:



It is certainly fun and effective advertising.  Although I must confess that my trusty wagon is my least favorite car to wash.  That long roof means there is a lot more surface area to clean.  Fortunately, I choose my outings carefully so she mostly stays clean.

All the ads in this article have something to enjoy.  So take a moment and give yourself a smile that we all could use these days.

Cheers, Edouard 

[Jimbo]

Never saw that ad before...thanks.

[elagache]

Dear mid-60s Buick caregivers,

The May issue of Hemming's Motor News has a "Classic Car Profile" of the 1966 Buick Skylark Sport Coupe.  You'll find it on page 20.

Hemmings has now posted the article online so everybody can read it.  Here is the link:

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/1966-buick-skylark-sport-coupe-v-8

Cheers, Edouard 

[GS66]

That?s Brian?s car!

[option B9]

  Hi Edouard & Jim. I met Brian and his wife at the BCA Allentown meet years ago. They are really nice people with a very well restored 66. 

                                        Tony

[Dr Frankenbuick]

One fact check for the article: the 300 engine was not available with an iron four barrel intake in 1966.  The article said all V8 engines were available with that option in 1966, but only the 340 was available with a four barrel in the 1966 Skylark.

[Brian]

The way it is worded is confusing, but reading it a couple times it is correct:

Fuel system: Two-barrel carburetor (V-6 and V-8); four-barrel (optional V-8); cast-iron intake manifold for all


What it is saying is the four barrel is on the optional V8 engine, which in this case is the 340, or Wildcat 375.  At first read I can see how it looks like it means the four-barrel is and option on all  V8 engines. 

  The bigger, more glaring error in the article is where it says my grandfather ordered it with a vinyl top.  I don't understand why everyone always assumes the car has a vinyl top when they see the two-tone colors.  This has happened more than once in writeup about the car.  It has a white painted roof and came that way from the factory.  Firewall tag has 'NC" on it for the paint code.  N for burgundy mist, and C for Artic white painted roof. 

[Dr Frankenbuick]

Following the logic here: It reads as if the 4bbl is optional on the v8.  It was not an option on the 300 and the 300 is a v8.  There are no clear qualifiers.


 

[elagache]

Dear mid-60s Buick caregivers,

This morning Jim O'Clair has a complete and tidy overview of the past and current choices we have for car (and other vehicle) batteries:

https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2020/05/19/what-type-of-battery-should-i-choose-how-do-lead-acid-gel-agm-and-other-batteries-compare

Most of us have come across the information in one place or another, but this pulls everything together and describes the history of battery development which isn't so well known.

It is a pleasant read.

Cheers, Edouard 

[Jimbo]

The 4 BBL was available in 65 on the 300
https://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/1965/80060/buick_skylark_sport_coupe_300-4_v-8.html

Also on the 64
https://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/1964/80780/buick_skylark_sport_coupe_300-4_v-8.html

[GS66]

I noticed with my cars that the new Group 34 batteries are not as tall as they were back in the day so a spacer is required to use the factory hold downs properly.

[WkillGS]

I noticed with my cars that the new Group 34 batteries are not as tall as they were back in the day so a spacer is required to use the factory hold downs properly.

A group 24 battery is one inch taller than the 34. 24's are what originally came in our cars.