“Curves like these inspire poetry” says The Cool List, a blog of…well cool things. They take a look at 1948′s Buick Streamliner. If only GM still made rides like this one. The 1948 Buick Streamliner by Norman E. Timbs is a muse in the world of classic cars, an automobile from a time when curvy was most desirable in the eyes of men. Looking at a car like this makes one lament the slim, simple direction human attraction has gone, when the cars and cover girls leave plenty to be desired in the most important aesthetic quality– shape.

This classic Buick Streamliner is in pristine condition, restored by Dave Crouse for the 2010 Concours d’Elegance. Its original construction took over two years, built with an aluminum body around a steel chassis. Not only is it unlikely you’ll ever see this beauty on the road, it’s likely that you’ll never see it on the auction block. A car like this is far too rare, too beautiful that any owner could ever want to pass it up– no matter the price.

From: The Cool List

According to Buick execs Craig Bierley and Jim Federico, the reasons for the four-cylinder versus the V-6 are many: The bigger engine doesn’t make as much power when tuned to meet U.S. emissions regulations, and because it weighs more, there’s not a lot of difference in power-to-weight ratios. The V-6 also guzzles more gas than the turbo four, and the latter provides better weight distribution.

Did we mention a zero to 60 time that is less than 6 seconds? Nice. Thanks to Car & Driver for the pics & info.

For the driver worried about the fuel economy of a V8, the LaCrosse Super has an Active Fuel Management system that controls the usage of 4 or 8 cylinders. “This is probably one of the best-riding and best-handling GM cars that I’ve been in for a long time,” reports Bob Gorski with the Buick Club of America. The vehicle will soon be available at a dealership near you and is expected to cost $33,000.

“The finest luxury SUV ever” comes to you from Buick this year in the form of the Enclave. This high performance SUV brings a host of new features to the class.

The interior cabin is a splendor to the senses and can be compared to riding first class on a top-of-the-line aircraft. There is seating for either seven or eight, depending on if you choose to use the second row captain’s seats or the three-person bench seat. The second and third row can fold down to compress and allow extra cargo space. The space can increase up to 116.2 cubic feet of space. Buick provides extra attention to insolate the interior cabin as much as possible, to reduce the noise so passengers can fully enjoy the Bose 10-speaker audio system. A conveniently placed meter display, optimal head and room space and a navigation system are a few of many other luxuries involved with this wondrous vehicle.

This car-esque SUV is outfitted with a 3.6-liter V6 engine, capable of 275 horsepower and 251 lb. ft. of torque. The six-speed automatic transmission that the engine doubles with gives it an estimated 22-24 mpg highway. Buick claims the Enclave can use this power to tow up to 4,500 pounds! All of this power is protected with six standard airbags, four-wheel-disc antilock brakes, an electronic stability system and an extended inflation time during rollover.

The Enclave gives you comfort, power and protection all wrapped up in one beautiful package. It drives better than you could imagine and is an exceptional addition to Buick’s 2008 lineup.