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Buick LeSabre 1st Gen

1959 – 1960 — USA

The Buick LeSabre is a prominent full-size car manufactured by Buick, a division of General Motors, from 1959 to 2005. Before the LeSabre, the full-size Buick Special model held this market position from 1936 to 1958. The name "LeSabre" is French for "the sabre," and it was positioned as Buick's mid-level full-size sedan above the Special but below the Electra in the 1960s, maintaining its place in the market after the Electra was succeeded by the Park Avenue. Available in various body styles such as 2-door convertible, sedan, hardtop, 4-door sedan, hardtop, and even a station wagon, the LeSabre catered to a wide range of customer preferences throughout its production run. The LeSabre nameplate was first seen on the 1951 Le Sabre show car, which showcased innovative design features inspired by aircraft design, including a wrap-around windshield and tail fins that captured the attention of the automotive industry and the public. Key points: 1. The Buick LeSabre was a full-size car produced by Buick from 1959 to 2005. 2. The LeSabre succeeded the Buick Special and was positioned as a mid-level sedan within Buick's lineup. 3. It was available in various body styles including 2-door convertible, sedan, hardtop, 4-door sedan, hardtop, and