I worked at a Buick/Oldsmobile dealership in 1976. I loved these and still do. The most exciting part of my day was the arrival of the new car carriers with more new cars.
@@richardbuick9029 It was a good time. The dealership was a small one in a town of 10,000. We had a one car showroom. That was the year that the Oldsmobile Cutlass was king. I remember that just about every Cutlass that was unloaded had a little sign stuck to the inside of the windshield that said “SOLD”. These were order outs. I used to love seeing how people ordered their cars. It sure isn’t like today. I will always enjoy my memories.
My dad bought a used 50K mile coupe. 350 engine. Every time I sat at a stop light I thought the damn thing stalled because the engine was so quiet and smooth. Even my 3.5 Lexus ES can't claim that.
I'm a little confused. Wouldn't the "ventiport" trim on the side be for a V-6 car not a V-8 car? I searched UA-cam for a '76 Lesabre with a V-6, and this link came up. Saw the 3 "ports" per side and thought I'd found one, but then I see this is a 455. Just curious.
It’s indeed a bit confusing. Very early on at Buick, the number of ventiports indeed indicated the number of cylinders in the engine. 3 Ventiports indicated a V6 and 4 ventiports indicated a V8. Later in time at Buick, it indicated a certain level of luxury. The LeSabre was the entry-level model of the full-size Buicks and therefore had 3 ventiports. The Electra was the top of the line-up and therefore had 4 ventiports. The 1976 LeSabre was the only American full-size car with a standard V6 engine, which was Buick's brand-new 231 CID (3.8 litre) V6 engine (which barely sold). Optional was a 350 CID (5.7-litre) V8 and a 455 CID (7.5-litre) V8. The Electra was only delivered with a 455 V8.
I worked at a Buick/Oldsmobile dealership in 1976. I loved these and still do. The most exciting part of my day was the arrival of the new car carriers with more new cars.
That must have been a great time! Sometimes I wish we could turn back time.
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It was a good time. The dealership was a small one in a town of 10,000. We had a one car showroom. That was the year that the Oldsmobile Cutlass was king. I remember that just about every Cutlass that was unloaded had a little sign stuck to the inside of the windshield that said “SOLD”. These were order outs. I used to love seeing how people ordered their cars. It sure isn’t like today. I will always enjoy my memories.
@@dave1956 Enjoy your beautiful memories !
My dad bought a used 50K mile coupe. 350 engine. Every time I sat at a stop light I thought the damn thing stalled because the engine was so quiet and smooth. Even my 3.5 Lexus ES can't claim that.
I ❤️ this car , I have black one
Very nice car. I like that it has the biggest V-8. The 455 cubic inch/7.5 litre.
Thank you! The 455 is a very nice engine with a lot of torque💪😎
sweeeettt ride, Lovely sound!
Thank you!! The 455 is a great engine.
this buick and the olds 88 coupe were some of the most attractive cars of the mid 70s. you cant transport your big family plus luggage in more style!
A BIG bloo(blue) bootiful bits 😂
Back when cars had style.
I'm a little confused. Wouldn't the "ventiport" trim on the side be for a V-6 car not a V-8 car? I searched UA-cam for a '76 Lesabre with a V-6, and this link came up. Saw the 3 "ports" per side and thought I'd found one, but then I see this is a 455. Just curious.
It’s indeed a bit confusing. Very early on at Buick, the number of ventiports indeed indicated the number of cylinders in the engine. 3 Ventiports indicated a V6 and 4 ventiports indicated a V8. Later in time at Buick, it indicated a certain level of luxury. The LeSabre was the entry-level model of the full-size Buicks and therefore had 3 ventiports. The Electra was the top of the line-up and therefore had 4 ventiports. The 1976 LeSabre was the only American full-size car with a standard V6 engine, which was Buick's brand-new 231 CID (3.8 litre) V6 engine (which barely sold). Optional was a 350 CID (5.7-litre) V8 and a 455 CID (7.5-litre) V8. The Electra was only delivered with a 455 V8.
Real nice