1958 Buick Century Convertible In 1958, Buick's production dipped, and the GM marque slipped to fifth place in the industry having been replaced by another GM brand, Oldsmobile. Nonetheless, the 1958 designs have become some of the most eye-catching Buicks in its history. In fact, Buick's General Manager Edward Ragsdale described the 1958 Buicks as “dazzling” and for fans of chrome, stainless, and overall fifties excess, the word “dazzling” is most fitting. In 1958, Buick offered five distinct s

How One Design Decision in 1958 Cost Buick 500,000 Customers and Changed the Brand Forever