The Buick LeSabre, produced by the division of Buick under General Motors from 1959 to 2005, was a full-size car that succeeded the Buick Special model in that category. Positioned as a mid-level full-size sedan above the Special but below the Electra in the 1960s, the LeSabre retained its market position even after the Electra was replaced by the Park Avenue. Throughout its production, the LeSabre was offered in various body styles including a 2-door convertible, sedan, and hardtop, as well as a 4-door sedan, hardtop, and station wagon.
The name "LeSabre" is French for "the sabre," and first appeared on the 1951 Le Sabre show car. This show car introduced innovative aircraft-inspired design elements like the wrap-around windshield and tail fins, setting the tone for the LeSabre models to come.
Key points:
1. Produced by Buick under General Motors from 1959 to 2005.
2. Succeeded the Buick Special as a full-size car.
3. Positioned as a mid-level sedan above the Special but below the Electra.
4. Offered in various body styles including convertible, sedan, hardtop, and station wagon.
5. Name "LeSabre" means "the sabre" in French.
6. Inspired by aircraft design elements like wrap-around windshield and tail fins from the 1951 Le Sabre show car
