For most of the 20th century, each brand from General Motors had its own distinctive engine lineup, including Buick's own 400 ...

Now, for folks who aren't car enthusiasts, here's what made Stevie's Buick so special. Under the hood rumbled a mighty 430 ...

Buick made a double move ... when it was superseded by the big-block 430 V8. The enlarged engine was a direct response to GM’s corporation-wide interdiction of using multiple carburetion ...