Rather, they’re just a nice aesthetic accent. Further, they don’t usually connect to the engine compartment.
Nowadays, they’re much smaller and more subtle, while still maintaining the iconic design cue. Some of today’s Buicks still boast vestigial VentiPorts. They’re between the front headlights and the windshield. VentiPorts today You can see the modern VentiPorts on this 2018 Buick Envision. And yep, they also served as heat extractors. That’s because the number of ports indicated theĬar’s engine displacement. While the Roadmaster boasted four ports, other
TheirĪmber light was meant to evoke the exhaust stack of a fighter plane.īuick’s top brass was impressed with this clever stylingĬue, and they ordered that all 1949 Buick models incorporate non-lighting Of the front fenders, Nickles had them flash light as each piston fired. In addition to placing four holes on each side Cadillac All Models emblems, Cadillac All Models weatherstrip and unique accessories. Chief Buick stylist Ned Nickles added proto-VentiPorts NOS Buick Parts Side Marker Lights Trunk Drum Spindle Hinge. For the 1938 model year, the Roadmaster gained aĬurved windshield, alongside a curious line of holes called “VentiPorts.”Īccording to a sales brochure for the model, the VentiPorts However, you may also notice a more subtle cue in some classic models - a series of holes on the car’s front fenders.Ī Trusted Legacy: Discover the Buick Rewards programĪlthough the Roadmaster debuted in 1936, it didn’t see any For instance, the brand has developed a wealth of signature styling cues over its nearly 120-year history, such as the well-known waterfall grille. To paraphrase a commercial by the automaker, “Is that a Buick?” Even if you can’t catch a glimpse of the badge, there are other telltale signs. Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email Photo: Greg Gjerdingen
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