The Buick Estate, a luxury full-size station wagon produced by Buick division of General Motors, was offered under the nameplate from 1940 until 1964, and then again from 1970 to 1996. The name "Estate" was chosen to evoke an image of country estates and estate cars in wealthy suburban areas. The Buick Estate was typically built on the GM B platform, serving as the station wagon counterpart to Buick sedans, and was briefly offered on the GM C platform as well.
Known for being the largest vehicle in the Buick lineup, the Estate combined luxurious features of Buick sedans with practical cargo-carrying capabilities. Despite its size and luxury, the Estate managed to strike a balance
