David Dunbar Buick

David Dunbar Buick
Buick in 1891
Born(1854-09-17)September 17, 1854
Arbroath, Angus, Scotland
DiedMarch 5, 1929(1929-03-05) (aged 74)
Burial placeWoodmere Cemetery, Detroit
Occupation(s)Inventor, entrepreneur
Known forBuick Motor Company
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David Dunbar Buick (September 17, 1854 – March 5, 1929) was a Scottish-born American inventor, widely known for founding the Buick Motor Company. He headed this company and its predecessor from 1899–1906, thereby helping to create one of the most successful nameplates in United States motor vehicle history.