My first car in 1987 was a `71 Centurion with the optional performance engine (Stage 1 Valves/Heads) and 3.42:1 limited slip. It would beat up almost anything back then.
I had the '71 Electra 2-Door. Drove it daily from 1997 to 2011. It had 2 crumple zones...the car in front of me and the car behind me. Thanks for watching!
@@HODIUSDUDE I also had a 71 Electra coupe , got it from my grandfather when I turned 16 in 1978 and drove it until a Chevy suburban crossed the center line and totaled my front crumple zone in a head-on collision. Amazingly, I walked away with only bruises from my lap and shoulder belts. Back in 1983, I was probably the only kid that wore seat belts, especially those old style belts.
The Centurion was a typical full sized Buick. Beautiful styling,great ride,very reliable,powerful,and above all rock solid!!! In my mind, it's a Wildcat!!!❤❤❤ that car!!!
Arguably the last of the 'sporty full size' series, which had its roots in the 50's (Buick Century, Olds Super 88). Big motor B body chassic (for GM). The muscle car really killed them off, but the Centurion (nee Wildcat) and non-letter Chrysler 300 (thru 71) were the last of the series nameplates to carry forward. The Centurion for its time was exceptionally clean / less chrome than the LeSabre. Interiors attempted 'sportiness' with the 'belted' seat detail too, though buckets were gone by that time, and the trim was rather less luxurious than might have been expected for the price point.
What utter BS. I inherited my parents’ 1973 Centurion when the GM dealer refused to take it in trade. Oh, yes, it was fast - 80mph on the interstate felt like 40. And it was enormous inside. But it wallowed like a boat, the door windows on the hardtop wouldn’t meet evenly, and it got a glorious 9 mpg no matter what speed you drove it. The epitome of Detroit hubris.
every morning before school, i'd watch car and track reruns on speed. those were the days.
My first car in 1987 was a `71 Centurion with the optional performance engine (Stage 1 Valves/Heads) and 3.42:1 limited slip. It would beat up almost anything back then.
I had the '71 Electra 2-Door. Drove it daily from 1997 to 2011. It had 2 crumple zones...the car in front of me and the car behind me. Thanks for watching!
@@HODIUSDUDE I also had a 71 Electra coupe , got it from my grandfather when I turned 16 in 1978 and drove it until a Chevy suburban crossed the center line and totaled my front crumple zone in a head-on collision. Amazingly, I walked away with only bruises from my lap and shoulder belts. Back in 1983, I was probably the only kid that wore seat belts, especially those old style belts.
What a flashback! I had one of these as my first car back in 1985. We called the color "puke green". LOL
what is you IQ may I ask?
The Centurion was a typical full sized Buick. Beautiful styling,great ride,very reliable,powerful,and above all rock solid!!! In my mind, it's a Wildcat!!!❤❤❤ that car!!!
Love those old test.
Arguably the last of the 'sporty full size' series, which had its roots in the 50's (Buick Century, Olds Super 88). Big motor B body chassic (for GM). The muscle car really killed them off, but the Centurion (nee Wildcat) and non-letter Chrysler 300 (thru 71) were the last of the series nameplates to carry forward. The Centurion for its time was exceptionally clean / less chrome than the LeSabre. Interiors attempted 'sportiness' with the 'belted' seat detail too, though buckets were gone by that time, and the trim was rather less luxurious than might have been expected for the price point.
I swear the acceleration times are made up, but these road tests are second to none
It also existed in the 4 door version and it was the counterpart of the delta 88 but with a better handling due to stiffer spring and bigger sway bars
I still remember my neighbors 3houses down driving home his. I forgot they called em’ “Centurions”. Thatnks “HODIUSDUDE”!
Large GM cars of the ‘70s always had great brakes.
I've driven Buick Centurions and while I disagree with just about everything Bud says in this video that isn't objective, I love everything he says.
Was the Centurion a B-body or C-body?
B body C body is Electra
I don’t think I’ve ever heard the word “nonplussed” used in a spoken sentence.
Corners like a drunk hippo.
What utter BS. I inherited my parents’ 1973 Centurion when the GM dealer refused to take it in trade. Oh, yes, it was fast - 80mph on the interstate felt like 40. And it was enormous inside. But it wallowed like a boat, the door windows on the hardtop wouldn’t meet evenly, and it got a glorious 9 mpg no matter what speed you drove it. The epitome of Detroit hubris.
Your comment is the epitome of hubris!
The 71 and 72 still had the 455 engine but in 73 only the 350 was available so essentially wax just a lesabre.
@@lanemcreynolds9894 455 was still there as an option in 73
80 mph felt like 40. Thats all that matters in the end
@@Lucille69caddy I don't think you understand the meaning of "hubris."