If you’re looking to buy a classic car,  then Buick could be considered an excellent choice. The Buick Riviera was a popular car for celebrities throughout its production run from 1957 through 1973; it was among one of only four cars on sale during this time period that were named after jazz musicians: Miles Davis’ Thunderbird convertible, Louis Armstrong’s Eldorado convertible, and Duke Ellington’s Roadmaster sedan were all named after jazz musicians. 

Who makes Buick?

General Motors made the Buicks as one of their divisions. Buicks were manufactured till 1999; its last car was LeSabre which was rolled out on 29th June 1999. Many celebrities across Hollywood were fascinated by this automobile marvel. 

Here are some famous celebrities who have owned Buicks:

Steve McQueen

Not only did Steve McQueen drive a Buick Grand National in his 1971 movie *Le Mans*, but he also owned four of them. This is because the car was so well-known and highly sought after by collectors, who were willing to pay top dollar for these cars at the time.

Although only 1,500 of these cars were made between 1968 and 1972 (when it was discontinued), they are now worth hundreds of thousands of dollars each.

Sammy Davis Jr

Sammy Davis Jr. had a Buick Riviera. He was a famous entertainer in the 1950s and 1960s who is remembered for his role as Ratso Rizzo in the film “The Rat Pack.” He also starred in several other films, including “A Man Called Adam” (1967) and “Cool Breeze” (1972). In 1967, he became one of only two black actors to win an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor when he played against type himself in the award-winning film “Mister Roberts.”

Jim Brown

Jim Brown was a running back for the Cleveland Browns. He was an NFL Hall of Fame inductee and won the NFL MVP award in 1957. Brown also owned a LeSabre.

Tony Bennett owned a limited-edition Invicta Convertible.

The car was a limited edition of only 300. It was made in 1964, based on the Buick Riviera, and sold by Invicta. It was driven by Tony Bennett from 1988 until his death in 2018.

Elvis Presley drove an Electra 225 convertible.

Elvis Presley was a fan of the Buick Electra 225. He owned a 1965 Buick Electra 225 convertible worth $1 million. Elvis Presley drove his 1965 Buick Electra 225 convertible in movies like King Creole and Jailhouse Rock.

Doris Day

She was one of Hollywood’s greatest leading ladies and owned a Special Convertible. Doris Day was a famous actress in Hollywood who owned a Buick Special Convertible. She was in many movies, including Pillow Talk and Calamity Jane.

Clark Gable drove a 1949 Roadmaster convertible.

Clark Gable was an actor. He was one of the greatest box-office draws in Hollywood history, but he also had a passion for cars. After all, who doesn’t want to drive around in a classic Buick?

Gable owned a 1949 Roadmaster convertible that he bought new and kept until his death in 1960 at age 61. His family later sold it with little fanfare (and no mention of who bought it). However, many people believe that The King also owned other cars during his life:

• A 1955 Packard when he was younger
• An early Ford Model T

Mae West owned an Electra 225 convertible

Mae West was a famous actress who owned an Electra 225 convertible. Her movie career spanned more than 50 years, and she was known for her risque movies, but she also ran a successful business and helped fund charities.

Dean Martin owned the 1963 Riviera coupe.

Dean Martin owned the 1963 Riviera coupe. The car was the first Buick to have a V-8 engine, which made it more powerful than previous models. It also had a four-barrel carburetor and an automatic transmission that would soon become standard on all new cars from GM.

Johnny Carson

Johnny Carson’s collection included several Buicks, including a 1961 LeSabre convertible and a 1955 Skylark convertible. Johnny Carson was a well-known car collector. He also owned a 1976 Riviera, which was one of his favorite vehicles to drive on the road.

Some vintage cars are worth big bucks because of their ties to celebrities.

Buicks have a long history of being the luxury car of choice for celebrities and other high-profile people. This is because they offer a combination of comfort, performance, and style that can’t be beaten. As such, many famous people have owned a Buick or two over the years:

• Elvis Presley
• Michael Jackson

Conclusion

Celebrities have always been obsessed with stylish cars. They’re fun and stylish, can be customized and driven with style, and often have a story behind them that makes them even more interesting. The Buick brand has been around for 100 years, so we’re not surprised that some celebrities chose this iconic American car as their transport of choice when they wanted something special on wheels. We hope this list will inspire you to investigate the history behind each celebrity’s vehicle, who owned it originally – or perhaps even drive one yourself.