Buick wedding car hire

American grandeur from Buick

Buick is one of the oldest American car brands and has been part of General Motors for more than a century. In the 1950s and 60s Buick built large, comfortable cars for people who wanted to sit a step above Chevrolet, but without the formality of Cadillac. You can see that middle position in the cars: plenty of chrome, plenty of space, a relaxed engine and a presence that stands out at a wedding straight away.

A Buick as a wedding car suits couples who love the American 1950s and 60s. Think of a wedding with a rock 'n' roll party, a vintage dress code, a farm or barn as the reception venue, or a city wedding where a long cruiser outside the town hall draws plenty of attention.

Roadmaster and Electra 225: two eras

The Roadmaster and the Electra 225 each show a different period of Buick. The difference is mainly in the design: the 1950s were rounded and exuberant, the 1960s sleeker and longer. So choose the model that fits the atmosphere of your wedding.

Buick Roadmaster from the 1950s

The Roadmaster was for a long time Buick's flagship model. The mid-1950s version has everything that belongs to that era: a wide grille full of chrome, a panoramic windscreen and the famous round vents on the front wings that Buick used as a trademark for years. Read more on the page about the Buick Roadmaster as a wedding car.

Buick Electra 225 from the 1960s

The Electra 225 came onto the market in the late 1950s. The number in the name refers to the length of the car in inches. The mid-1960s version has cleaner lines than the Roadmaster: fewer curves, long straight sides and a low roofline. It looks more elegant and slightly more formal. You will find more details on the page about the Buick Electra 225 as a wedding car.

What you need to know about hiring a Buick

Both models are spacious. There is a wide bench seat at the front and the back, so a full wedding dress has all the room it needs and there is still space for witnesses alongside the couple. Getting in is lower than in a traditional British car with a high roof: the roofline of American cars from this period is low, so a little ducking is part of the experience.

An American classic is long and wide. In a historic town centre with narrow streets and tight corners, that can be tricky. Discuss the route in advance with the rental company and choose a drop-off spot where the car can stop for a moment. On country roads, long driveways and at an estate or farm, a car like this really comes into its own.

Classic American cars often have a big V8 and an automatic gearbox, which drives smoothly and calmly. Air conditioning is usually absent or limited, so on a hot day open windows and short journeys help. Allow some extra time for unexpected delays, and ask the rental company what it will arrange if the car breaks down on the way.

If you would like to compare more American classics, take a look at the American wedding cars. You will also find Cadillac, Ford and Chevrolet there. When it comes to decoration, a Buick can take a lot: a bow over the long bonnet, ribbons to the mirrors and a flower arrangement on the boot lid suit the size of the car.