Buick Invicta I gallery (1959–1960)

The first generation Buick Invicta was introduced for the 1959 model year as a direct replacement for the Buick Century, bridging the gap between the entry-level LeSabre and the top-tier Electra. Built on the full-size General Motors B-body platform, the Invicta combined the relatively lightweight body structure of the LeSabre with the more potent drivetrain borrowed from the flagship Electra series. Buyers could choose from multiple body styles including two-door and four-door hardtops, a pillared sedan, a four-door Estate Wagon, and a two-door convertible. The sole powertrain offering was a 6.6-liter (401 cubic inch) Nailhead V8 engine rated at 325 horsepower, paired with a two-speed Twin-Turbine Dynaflow automatic transmission. For the 1960 model year, the Invicta underwent a notable exterior restyling featuring revised front-end styling, horizontal quad headlights, and more restrained rear fins. The model was sold primarily in the North American market.