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BUICK

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American brand started by David Dunbar Buick in 1899, the company around which General Motors was established in 1908.

Founded: 1899, by David Dunbar Buick
Incorporated: 19 May 1903, as the Buick Motor Company
Owner: General Motors, since 1908
Status: Oldest surviving American car brand

Buick was started by David Dunbar Buick in 1899 and incorporated as the Buick Motor Company on 19 May 1903 in Detroit. William C. Durant, its general manager and major investor, established General Motors in 1908 around the brand.

With the demise of Oldsmobile in 2004, Buick became the oldest surviving American automobile brand. GM positions it as a premium marque above Chevrolet and below Cadillac, often sold alongside GMC.

1899David Dunbar Buick starts the company
1903Buick Motor Company incorporated
1908General Motors established with Buick as its base
2004Becomes the oldest surviving American car brand