# Why Did Classic Buicks Have Portholes? The Story Behind The Ventiports

> With its first car made in 1899 by David Dunbar Buick, Buick has been producing some sort of vehicle for over 125 years now, with Buick — owned since 1908 by General Motors — predating even Ford and Chevrolet.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1792444/classic-buick-portholes-reason/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=67bb6ef9e9b341a9381c7fbc)
- **Published:** 2025-02-23
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #chevrolet #ford #buick #behind #classic #portholes #producing #story
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