This 1985 Buick LeSabre Collector Edition was the Last Full-Sized B-Body Coupe from Buick

[@SupergurlKara]

Every time Bill said, "traditional Buick buyers" and showed Mr. and Mrs. Howell, then a very old couple, then a pair of skeletons, and then a graveyard, well, I hadn't stopped laughing from the first one!

[@georgeloizou2484]

so good!

[@markbehr88]

Agree. Hilarious.

[@vaskyappliance6144]

Me too, I laughed for 20 minutes!

[@Mabeylater293]

🤣🤣

[@coreykmvy1980]

42 year old Mr Howell

[@keithcranford-n6g]

Growing up as a teenager in the 80’s I would love to have a Park Avenue like the one my mother and Grandmother had back then. Both were 1984 year models. Beautiful cars!

[@clintonflynn815]

"Unapologetically American" sums up Bill's channel more than anything else.

[@JSDesign.Hongkong]

Unapologetically American and unapologetically obtuse.

[@a.s.4914]

America.....fuck yeah! 😋

[@M.L.1]

Had an 85 Collectors Edition coupe. Black w/maroon interior. Had the chrome Buick road wheels. What a sharp car it was. Rode as good as my Cadillac

[@johnp1040]

I was 31 in 1985 married, 3 kids under 5 and wanted this Buick. Car seat laws were not as strict as today. My wife thought it was a bit too expensive, so I bought it’s sister, 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royals Brougham Coupe. It was about $500-$1,000 cheaper but except for cosmetics, it was the same car, frame, chassis, engine 5 litre/307 ci V8, 4 Bbl carb. Velour pillowed interior, AM/FM Cassette stereo, AC. Absolutely gorgeous, luxurious, and comfortable. Had it for 8 years before selling it and moving on to SUVs.

[@enjoythepig]

I worked at a Buick single point in the late 90s. We were not allowed to pull credit until a deal was put together. All Buick buyers had perfect credit.

[@E_Legal_Alien]

Probably because the average age of a Buick buyer is 75 😁

[@godawgs88100]

Alot of them grew up in the great depression. Had to learn fiscal responsibility the hard way.

[@patcurrie9888]

@@E_Legal_Alien Was, most gone now.

[@M21L35]

@@E_Legal_Alien No excuse for younger buyer's NOT to have 'perfect credit'.

[@jpete3027666]

@@E_Legal_Alien I’m shocked Buick is still alive and has a pulse but all the make now are crappy SUVs. I wish Pontiac was still around. They at least made some cool stuff once in a while.

[@darrellmorris3930]

I love your cars! You have the best! Look forward to your next. Thank you for all you do.

[@martenfolkema807]

I can't believe how clean this is! Wow! I love just about every variation of the 80s GM B body!

[@monkeywkeys3916]

Sweet ride. I wanted the Oldsmobile version back then.

[@benedictdonald4338]

Agreed. But it's a mid-80s GM. This was truly the absolute nadir of this once great corporation.

[@stoneylonesome4062]

Gotta love Full-size GM malaise-era land yachts. The kinda car that an old school coloréd-man could punch a woman inside-of, and wind-up, all the way back, and put his hip into the punch.

[@stoneylonesome4062]

Gotta love Full-size GM malaise-era land yachts. The kinda car that an old school coloréd-man could punch a wòmàn inside-of, and wind-up, all the way back, and put his hip into the pùnch.

[@dominikjarych6065]

Wonderful, thank you Bill. You are the sunshine in this shitty times. Take care.

[@richardmorris7063]

His videos r one of the high pts of the day.He does his homework too!

[@joshcade8990]

I would give so much to have this car. My grandmother had an ‘84. Maybe one day…

[@bck2mono]

Good morning! Bill- “traditional Buick buyer” with the Howells then the even older couple, then the skeletons, then the graveyard gag had me howling! Your crabbiness, misanthropy and wildlife phobia in these reviews is a source of endless laughs. We love you!

[@DocPortland]

What a stunning find. My grandparents had this car, in a 1984 version… it was light yellow with light green - it was a stunning car. I do remember it had the V6 and my grandfather always complained about the power - given he traded in his Chrysler New Yorker that had a 440 ha. He bought the Buick because my grandmother loved it. I imagine Bill driving a beautiful classic like this…

[@sabast20i]

Wow Bill... This car is stunning. This is the car I'd love to own, if I could. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I agree Scott!

[@Pedroisanickname]

Mailase or not, that's a beautiful ride. I wouldn't throw it out of the garage for leaking oil.

[@scdevon]

Total Malaise, but man this one is clean!

[@Will-ym9jn]

Buicks were such great cars. I had a supercharged Park Avenue and later a Regal. I enjoyed them both. I found them very reliable, comfortable and a pleasure to drive. It is sad at what Buick has become these days.

[@koolkitties8552]

they sell more Buicks in china now

[@tripyramidpictures9224]

Thank you Bill! During these difficult times, it’s nice to watch your show, and laugh at your jokes, so that we can forget about the craziness going on for at least 30-40 minutes.

[@jeffshadow2407]

I bought a 1984 Buick LeSabre Limited Coupe from Copart in Iowa in 2017. Outside of the transporter losing the title (almost fixed after dealing with Copart and Iowa), I know it's a perfect car. 64,000 miles and donated by a family. I did add American Racing Vectors, so now it looks as good as this one!

[@jimh8644]

Beautiful car - excellent review. It was a time when automobiles were a work of art. I miss those days.

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Good evening Bill, Your timing is impeccable, just kicking back with a Bourbon & Branch.

[@cashkenterprises5584]

Paulie! Good to see my fellow comrade

[@ryanclark9415]

I have always loved the LeSabre. My father had a 75 coupe when I was born, and then we also had the fwd H body. That was an 89 LeSabre T-type coupe that I think is pretty special and rare

[@curbozerboomer1773]

My dad had a 1959 Le Sabre Convertible...bright red, swoopy huge tail fins...incredible that Americans went for those off the wall designs back then...but it was somehow beautiful...today, it would be worth around a hundred grand!

[@johnmills2134]

Thanks, Bill. I don't have the acumen to comment in the car critique manner, but I just derive so much pleasure from your videos.

[@johnhenrymcmahon6878]

SO MUCH character in this lovely car...I love the huge expanses of fake wood trim and how it encircles the round gauges, the blue rolled velour seats that ya wanna be swallowed up in...like watching "The Love Boat" and "Fantasy Island" in your living room, while driving. Truly EPIC. Never stop, Bill. Never stop. God bless, JV Johnny :)

[@eddstarr2185]

When Bill opened the driver's door I couldn't believe it - the Playboy Club on Wheels!

[@johnhenrymcmahon6878]

@@eddstarr2185 So true, man! Bill is as awesomely hilarious as ever.

[@georgewilson1184]

I wanted one of those back in 85 I could not afford I was told 4 doors were abundant but Coupes are rare I love coupes

[@edevanko160]

Another Great review as always as a kid growing up in the 80's we need these cars back not the overly tech cars we have today

[@egold2071]

Bill spent 5 days whittling this down for us. A lovely, 38 minute 'quick take'. 👌🥃🥴

[@markwoodley712]

Another one of your hand & foot collector specials, Bill! Beautifully styled exterior and if you overlook the pillow lounge chair interior, an attractive instrument cluster and dash with a very large fuel gauge.

[@arthurbailey9205]

Bill, love the open Graves with skeletons and shots of a cemetery for the traditional buick buyers....

[@firefighterps2]

Please keep up the fun inserts. The more outrageous the better.👏

[@douglasb.1203]

The horn padding fit on the wheel with the tabs showing. Very GM of the Era. Gorgeous car.

[@johnzito125]

I have on of these. I drive it back and forth to work 5 days a week to preserve my W212 Mercedes E Class as my retirement car. This is my beater now- has been for about 3 years . 22 years ago when I bought it, it was not a beater. The PA rust belt has taken it's toll and this will likely be it's last year of use. It's a tank, and pretty reliable. No power out of the 307, not now, not ever. Even if I had the deepest of pockets I would buy one like this ready to go and forego a restoration on cars of this genre. Nice find. Thanks.

[@V8_screw_electric_cars]

Not sure the W212 Mercedes will last as long.

[@allegheny48]

In the early 1990's I owned a used 1983 Buick Le Sabre Limited coupe. It had the velour living room front seats, full power and landau roof. The only drawbacks were the lousy water based paints GM was using back then and the original owners engine choice of the 3.8 liter V6. Although it would never have been first off the line it was more than a decent runner at highway speeds. It was also the best snow car I've ever owned with rear wheel drive. I got a lot of good miles out of her during the years I owned her. This video brought back a lot of memories since not much had changed in 2 years.

[@eth39232]

80 to 85 LeSabre had superior styling, but that 260 hp 5.7L in the 94 to 96 Roadmaster more than make up for the awkward styling.

[@wall-e3313]

Wasn't that the same engine used in the Camaro at that time?

[@kc0lif]

that real wood really looks good in that car. last of the big lesabre's. those roadmaster wagons are nice too.

[@be5952]

I believe it's just a good looking imitation type 'wood', like most other American cars of the era. But I agree, even so it does look elegant :)

[@its.me.christopher3061]

The headstones were a nice touch!

[@TVHouseHistorian]

Oh those wheels look so gorgeous on that car… 😍

[@COJones43]

Thank you Bill for another awesome video. I wish you knew the joy I get watching your videos and how excited I get when I see you have put up a new one. Watching your videos I know I’m going to see a great car, I’m going to laugh and I’m going to learn. By the way I love, love, love your rambling. Don’t stop. One thing I did notice is that you use your turn signals when you make a turn or change lanes. Is that a Naples thing because everywhere else in Florida nobody uses their signals. They may as well not even have them in their car. I commend you.

[@richardmorris7063]

Just a common courtesy that lazy people have gotten away from.I'm sure its caused a few fender benders.

[@TeeDohJackson]

I'm so happy that you added that highway driving part at the end!!! It seems like it has no problem at 85 on the highway 😃

[@DNR5586]

It shouldn't, this car has the 2.73 highway econo gear RPO GU2 according to the option sticker. I'm sure that engine was loafing along at about 1,400 RPM.

[@louiscormier2203]

😀Thanks Bill. We all needed that. Loved those cars. Those seats!!!

[@markwilliams5606]

What a Great car! Have a Oldsmobile Delta 88 1983. Perfect condition. Love this LeSabre.

[@redlinefreedive6126]

Thanks for sharing this lesabre. Nice to see, they are still out there! A really true gem.

[@RoninAvenger]

I daily drive a 1977 LeSabre Sport Coupe with a mildly rebuilt emissions free 350. It’s the best car I’ve ever had and imo ever as beautiful as a coupe from the 60s.

[@johnplovanich5514]

Bill you are a national treasure.The highlight of my week is to get the notification of a new video. Also on the Buick front,please do a video on that candy apple red Riviera in Penelopes garage.Love your videos.

[@ado3616]

Mom had a '79 -- same style. BEST family touring car ever! It was BURGUNDY -- The interior looked like Elvis did the decorating! But those velvet seats were the softest, most plush things. I'm afraid the Canadians would have been scandalized sitting in those rolls of decadent stuffed velvet! Mom later moved up to the '83 Park Avenue. That might also be in the running for the last unapologetically American car. Another great car review from The Master!

[@brianwaloweek6770]

My 2017 Lacrosse AWD is a real nice Buick, a lot of luxury and sportiness,an Aisen 8spd at. tran and a twinster all wheel drive system, 160 mph,310+hp, and 33+mpg on the highway

[@KMS5280]

That ivory on the blue velour with blue vinyl top is a looker. I had an 85 bronze with dark tan velour interior with a tan vinyl top. It was a nice car. The gas gauge quit working on it and I ran out of gas driving that car in the middle of rural Kansas in 1994. Thanks to the kindness of a trucker I was able to get a gas can and get back on the road back to Colorado. It was a quiet cruiser with seats that would leave you with zero fatigue after a day behind the wheel.

[@jackmead6166]

I am around your same age with the same Love of cars. I also enjoyed working at Dealerships in the 1980's. Funny how the cars of the 1960's, 1970's, and early 1980's we're all great in there own ways.My favorite cars are: 1965 Plymouth Satellite convertible 1967 Ford LTD Country Squire wagon fully Loaded. 1969 Ford Torino with the Cobra Jet Engine 1969 Pontiac Firebird 1973 Buick Riviera with the Sunroof 1976 Olds Cutlass Supreme 1980 Buick Park Avenue 1985 Buick Riviera 1985 Olds Cutlass Supreme All very different types of cars but each had something special. Thank you!!!!

[@wrotenwasp]

I had a 79 Regency 98 with the Olds 403. Great car and it was pretty quick back in 89-90. Easy to work on, reliable, great ride. Then picked up a Delta 88 4 door in 1991-93 with the Olds 307. Beautiful car, rode like riding on a cloud. Great second hand cars you could get for under $2000 back in the 80s-90s and they were well maintained. B bodies were cool rides.

[@12yearssober]

I'm always amazed with the cars you get.

[@sunspiral79]

I thought you were dead...

[@12yearssober]

@@sunspiral79 Shhhhhh!!!!!

[@evanc6110]

Small world, Mr Epstein. I'll see you in Black B's comment section.

[@SpinnakerFL]

It's been a whole week! Come on, Bill! We need you!

[@kykeith4591]

I'm hoping he drops one here soon!!!

[@matthewbaquero]

May I suggest this channel? kzbin.info/door/SGVM9hLhMy-X97pj3nn1rQ

[@johnpezzullo9644]

Absolutely Gorgeous Buick Bill, a REAL Buick. Love when you stamp out the ants. Hilarious.... !!!! :)

[@leadcounsel4869]

Beautiful car! I had the 83 LeSabre "Estate Wagon" as my first real car in college. Good memories, very reliable car.

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

I tried hard to buy one of those in black from a friend. Same rims and all.... Had the 350 in it. Best GM lux coupe from the 80's, imho. Loved driving that big girl.

[@yoursignalisbuster]

My dad had a 1982 Limited with the 307 that was probably built at 4:59pm on a Friday before Memorial Day. Body mounted crooked with a tilt and hard to start in the summer but still I loved that car and learned to drive on it. That engine sound is unforgettable. What a beautiful specimen.

[@ronmccullock1407]

Good evening Bill from Ron in a very cold Manchester. Hope you are keeping well, keep drinking the whisky. Fantastic review of a fantastic car

[@robertvance1873]

Great Old Buick Thank you Bill, looks like she really Floats down the highway.

[@markmaiello9180]

That dash looks really great at night...the 2 large circles & central PDRL are quite attractive. The 2 little turning light indicators compliment the design (even if it’s ridiculous that the right circle is just a fuel indicator). The exterior was well done: chrome, roofline, deck, hood - all nice proportions. I especially like the belt on the landau roof. The rear non-functional windows support that little rise in the lateral line at the rear deck. It’s handsome if a bit plain...with a swig of Soviet whiskey it looks even better. Love that it is body on frame & has an Olds power plant....It’s comfort came thru the video - you could almost feel it - when it was on the road. Buick died poor but his name is on a bunch of great cars...

[@MultiMusicbuff]

I love that Belgian bordello interior and the smooth soft ride.Today everyone wants to feel like a NASCAR driver.....in a Honda or Kia.

[@SuperBooboo02]

yup everything rides like crap, and has a wheezy crap four cylinder engine

[@freakinmexarican9701]

classic

[@bradrichards6107]

I always laugh at the “your Canadians” reference. I enjoy your videos, Bill. Keep up the great work. You are a voice of reason in these lackluster automobile days we live in right now.

[@soldatolacrimosa1868]

My dad had one of these when I was a kid. I always loved riding in it.

[@wishcj00]

Had that exact exterior color 2dr with the same wheels. I had opera lamps, a tan interior and the electronic climate control. My 307 threw a rod - sold the car to a co-workers kid in mechanic's school. He swapped the engine for class and drove it for years.

[@LongIslandMopars]

Those wheels are awesome.

[@LiberaceProtege]

Thanks Bill for each of your videos. They brighten my day every day and they mean a lot to me. Always interesting and always entertaining. I love your insights into everything automotive. Thanks Bill!

[@richardmorris7063]

He gives a nice history of the car ,a weather report & he's damn entertaining doing it.A breath of fresh air for me.

[@brianstubbs1235]

My Mom had an '83 LeSabre back in the early 90's. Only "options" were air conditioning and an AM radio. As a teenager at the time, I treated her to a Realistic AM/FM cassette player for her birthday one year, installed by yours truly, lol. The car was a nice cruiser although it could barely get out of it's own way with the 4.1 V6 under the hood, behind what seemed like a 3 foot long fan shroud. 🤣🤣

[@robertroberts9782]

3.1

[@brianstubbs1235]

@@robertroberts9782 4.1. I should know, I ordered parts for it from the dealership where I worked at the time. Google it.

[@86twin]

@@robertroberts9782 3100 were in the smaller variants.

[@bertram46]

Nice car. Even though it was a "downsize" I had the Olds Royal Brougham and then a Park Avenue. Just a great car.

[@robk9685]

Technically an Olds Delta 88 Royale (with an "e"). Just sayin'. Lol

[@discerningmind]

Bill, thanks again. I'd rather sit on these seats than any being produced now. These are really good cars and will easily last 250K miles and longer with good maintenance. The Olds 307 engine is excellent too. And the parts don't cost much. The B-body cars are what GM did best and they sustained GM for decades. These cars have everything that we don't have in cars today. Just one of these things is arriving at your destination relaxed and refreshed.

[@gabeergonis4704]

Do you have a good place for parts for this? I have the exact car and I’m looking for parts for it.

[@michaelhintz6187]

You're right! Who can keep a car like that in that condition? Would be great to interview them! Another great review.

[@turbo8454]

It is not difficult to do. keep it out of the weather when not in use and keep it clean, in and out. Keeping a car clean takes more time than most people are willing to spend.

[@cle-chi]

yeah no dents or scratches

[@Chris_Troxler]

I do love this model. Big body two doors all the way for me.🤤🤤

[@christopherkraft1327]

Hey Bill, thanks for the weather & animal report!!! I agree that anti Soviet whiskey is a good idea, it can't hurt!!! This Buick is absolutely lovely!!! I can't think of any other automotive channel where you can see a picture of Thurston & Lovee Howell!!! 🥃

[@patcurrie9888]

Neat thing with the dash, under top pad lights, soft lighting on dash at night. The steering wheel and top of doors, perfect AMAZING!

[@dfharris03]

Awesome video Bill. Mercedes actually perpetuated the myth that the 5.7L Diesel was a converted 350 gas unit. Actually it wasn't and the 5.7L Diesel was designed as a diesel. The first generation 5.7L diesel was a total disaster that blew head gaskets due to head bold issues. Typical GM they revised the block and created the 5.7L DX engine in late 1981. They steadily improved that engine by 1984, but it was too late..too many failures and they pulled it from the market. I had two DXs and they were good, smooth, but slow. Very economcial though.

[@86twin]

Do you think GM should have turbocharged the diesel?

[@dwainekahicks]

The 350DX Block Is A Very Strong Block & Many Have Had Great Success Converting Them Over To Gas 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@joeseeking3572]

In old GM - Buick was 'the doctor's car' - Olds was always 'younger' or garish, or 'not quite there yet' depending on your take. Cadillac was inherited wealth, CEO and/or the movie crowd.

[@erinfreize]

I got one of the last great Buick sedans, 2012 Regal GS. I have 148,000 miles on it, but I don't want to get rid of it!

[@scottleyva8656]

Those seats are absolutely beautiful!

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Beautiful Buick LeSabre coupe! My brother bought a new 1978 LeSabre 4 door when I was in 8th grade (I was 14, he was approaching his 30s). He loves those cars. Cash for Clunkers was a damn shame.

[@AlexanderCrump]

Great review as always. It needs its original 323 fixed load flasher for the turn signals. Someone has swapped in a 552.

[@franciscorivas3322]

Great entertaining orator and awesome car, these cars rode like if on air

[@mattattack5205]

Super clean ride Bill. Superb Buick history highlights. What a shame what happened to him.

[@royperry2859]

I like the handsome Buick Coupe that you just featured. Very sharp classic American full-size Coupe.

[@robertsomerville320]

What a fantastic ride! Thank you Bill for the excellent review of this B-body beauty, you always have incredible content in your video reviews. When you drive a car like that one has to wonder why would you buy a modern car. They build cars to break today, so they can hose people for parts and repairs. When it comes down to it the decision to buy, restore, and daily drive an American car from the 80's back just makes more sense. But most folks today want to drive an SUV, a vehicle that no matter where it's made, look all the same... ugly, no style, cookie cutter, turds. ...but there so much safer, blah, blah, blah. lol

[@kellismith4329]

I drove one of these (an 83 model) as a taxicab in the late ‘80s - what a woderful ride that was, so smooth and quiet

[@Johnnycdrums]

You crack me up, great channel. Don't ever stop with the animal diatribes.

[@dragonsbreath1984]

I love your opening cut scenes. I was a young teen in the 80’s and the dashboard at night reminds me of sitting in the front seat while he drove one of his company cars.

[@caseyjones3684]

I love your Commentary Bill. Your videos are awesome and full of information. Thx for the knowledge and for the Laughs. Keep em coming. Please..... :-)

[@randolfo1265]

Well Bill, I am not a doctor but this is no time to stop whiskey therapy. We discovered that our favourite vodka is from Poland, so I still get it for the wife. Whiskey therapy proceeds unchanged.

[@danielsiminski5878]

Always loved the gauge cluster in these Buicks!

[@paulparoma]

Me too! The most beautiful dash of all American cars in this class at the time.

[@markallen2984]

I have long had an inexplicable fondness for Buicks.... my father had a LeSabre in the early 70's.... that thing was huge and comfortable and silent as a whisper.

[@donhigdon3356]

Bill I absolutely love your videos. It helps that we like many of the same cars. This time you did another car that I used to own. Mine was even a white 2 door but it had grey interior. I lusted after those wheels though which mine did not have. I always felt like the CE was Buick's way of getting one more year of the big RWD luxo model since they put the Park Avenue interior in it and the Park Avenue had already been downsized to a FWD car for '85. They did offer the electronic touch climate control which mine had along with the twilight sentinel and leather seats. I was 19 when I bought that car and it was only a few years old. People used to think I was driving daddy's car.... to which I said, daddy wishes he had such a nice car! God I loved that car! Keep the stories coming Bill!

[@generalzod7959]

beautiful car!👍 i have a 2018 regal essence with the 2.0 turbo. it was built by the krauts in Russelsheim Germany. i keep up on the maintenance and it runs great and looks nice... for a modern car.

[@mercoid]

Bill’s irrational fear of harmless wildlife is valuable in that it opens the door for all of us to question our own irrational fears.

[@digidrum2003]

Wow...she's a looker....takes me back to my young un years.

[@edarcuri182]

I remember American cars. I miss 'em. The interior in that Buick is one reason why.

[@frederickjohnpicarello1909]

I remember loving this model Buick LeSabre during the early/mid 80's b4 I had even learned to drive & the 85' is still my favorite Buick of the 80's & beyond..

[@GuyT-z7o]

thank you for being you. the history and the cars are also great.

[@capricetony]

77-85 Full Size GM cars were awesome, I have a 1978 Chevy Caprice 2door myself with 27k miles. 👍

[@sunspiral79]

Good lord...Where do you find these gems?...I didnt think these cars were even still out there...Too cool

[@charlesb7019]

I owned one of these cars. Best car I ever owned. 178k without a problem. Only complaint was lack of power in the mountains.

[@henryg5337]

Gorgeous Buick bill such a smooth ride for the highway

[@mikecooper3017]

Bill, did you make Peter cut the hedges again? You can almost see the wrecked golf cart now. Thank you for keeping us entertained and chipper.

[@markbehr88]

Lovely car. Your photos of the Buick demo were hilarious. I have a 1984 Electra in the same colour combo and seats. Very nice.

[@Dryloch]

I had one of these in high school. It was green with green leather seats. I loved that car. It had the 301 Pontiac engine and seemed plenty peppy to me at the time.

[@normbittner3762]

I remember seeing the local dealer, Hembrough Buick in Rockford, IL doing a simple commercial in a studio with a curtain background and touting the full frame. 😊