The glass skylights that defined the Sport Wagon since 1964 were gone by 1970 — the final two model years dropped the signature feature entirely.
Lead trim: Sport Wagon 250 cu in Chevrolet I6 (standard)
Buick Sport Wagon1970–1971
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FactThe glass skylights that defined the Sport Wagon since 1964 were gone by 1970 — the final two model years dropped the signature feature entirely.
In 1970 the mid-sized Buicks were redesigned; from 1970 to 1971 the Sport Wagon became a deluxe trim version of the similar, less expensive Buick Skylark wagon and the junior wagon to the full-size Buick Estate Wagon while the Buick Special (including its station wagon) was discontinued. The distinctive skylights were not offered from 1970 and the Sport Wagons were built on the 116 in wheelbase shared with four-door sedans (206.2 in long, 77.2 in wide, 3,998 lb; the infobox says 1970–1972 while the text and production table stop at 1971: 12,241 in 1970 and 12,525 in 1971). The engine choices remained the standard 250 cu in (4.1 L) Chevrolet straight-six or the 350 cu in (5.7 L) Buick V8 shared with the Skylark line; a Sport Wagon package was later available on the Century wagon from 1978 until 1980.
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport Wagon 250 cu in Chevrolet I6 (standard) | 1970–1971 | 4.1 L Inline-6 | — | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| Sport Wagon 350 cu in Buick V8 | 1970–1971 | 5.7 L V8 | — | — | — | RWD | — | — |
Owning one
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Owners’ builds
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Photographs
The glass skylights that defined the Sport Wagon since 1964 were gone by 1970 — the final two model years dropped the signature feature entirely.
The two-piece cargo skylight became one piece in 1968, but the roof kept its lengthwise glass panels.
Its raised skylight roof over the cargo area borrowed an idea first used on the 1954 GMC Scenicruiser bus.
Rivals
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