Buick Horsepower

1970 GS 455 Convertible – $59,900

Wayne — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:16:11 +0000

Original numbers matching engine and transmission, special order Riviera stratomist blue paint (only 13 of the 1970 GS convertibles built in this color ) full option car with power windows, door locks, power bucket seat, a/c, tilt wheel, etc. One owner last 25 years, always garaged kept. Hard to find like this! $59,900.

1971 GS Stage 1 – $49,500.00

Wayne — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 01:02:07 +0000

This stunning GS Stage 1 was an invite to the 4^th annual Hemming’s Concours D’Elegance show at Stratton Mountain in July 2010.

The current owner has dictated 3 pages of info for me to share with you on what he did to it! It has power windows, cruise control, power drivers seat (which is quite rare!), power disc brakes and AC charged with R-12.

Front End: All redone. Ball joints, upper control arms, bushings, and alignment.

Brakes: Calipers, rotors, pads, drum shoes, hardware, steel brake lines front to rear, new e-brake cable, and equalizer.

Fuel System: New Stage 1 fuel pump, new rubber & steel lines, pump tp tank replaced, correct carb rebuilt & reconditioned.

Exhaust: N25 Type with Factory correct hangers for the N25 tips, all new front pipes , mufflers, and tail pipes.

Transmission: Complete rebuild to “BB” code Turbo 400 specs with correct detail/color and with AMSOIL fluids, and

new cooler lines.

Driveshaft: New NOS u-joints.

Differential: All torque specs checked- new cover gasket and AMSOIL fluids.

Engine: New 4 core radiator, NOS shroud with 6 blade fan and new clutch, new water pump, timing chain and gears, cam shaft, lifters, pushrods, and rocker shafts.

Engine Compartment: 99% original!

Correct color booster, OE sticker on Sterring Box Cover, Correct OE decals, AC cleaner, emissions etc.

Interior: Repair & upgrade AM/FM radio with under dash factory 8 track “OE”, front Pearl White bucket seat upholstery, gauge package/oil/temp/fuel and 24 hr clock, maplight & remote review mirror, OEM Turbo 400 console with shifter, tilt wheel, cruise control actuator/directional, OE floor mats with date code under drivers seat.

Service: Tuned up, date code, correct plug wires, all fluids AMSOIL.

Trunk : Restored with correct mats, tire , and jack.

Tires/Wheels: WG code Stage 1 wheels– spare too, Dunlop GT Qualifier tires with less than 3,000 miles.

Bumpers: Front re-chromed (back was fine).

Headlights are T3 NOS Replacemnt

NOS battery & new cables, Petronis electronic ignition & OEM stock distributor

Asking price is set at $49,500.00

J.K. Chamberlain and one of his 1970 GS Stage 1s

Wayne — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:18:38 +0000

John Chamberlain and his 1970 Buick GS Stage 1 appear in this Flashback segment on Musclecar TV. If the embedded video isn’t working you can view the complete episode here… http://powerblocktv.com/video/?ep_num=MC2010-22&ep_show=MC

Yours Truly on My Classic Car

Wayne — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:48:28 +0000

Disclaimer: This video was shot and broadcast way back in the olden days of 1997, surely that young man in the video isn’t the same guy selling cars on this website!

1970 Buick GS 455 Production Numbers By Color

Wayne — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:18:10 +0000

Heres a handy guide for you to add to your collection…

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1970 Stage 2 Skylark – $39,995

Wayne — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:31:31 +0000

How about this first class race-car? Actually, it can also be driven on the street too. Car runs mid 10s through the mufflers! A Skylark convertible with the GS package added. 4 speed! Stage 2, best of everything! You ought see this thing get down the track. For the man who has everything and does not have a very fast convertible that can be driven to cruise nights! If you need attention this will sure get it for you!! You know the drill — 65K invested, but will sell for $39,995. Lots and lots of car here for the money. Like I say in one of the editorials, buy one. It is later than you think.

1970 Buick GS Stage 1 4 Speed – $120,000

Wayne — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:00:47 +0000

Original numbers matching engine, frame-off, way too many NOS parts to list, certainly one of the nicest in existence, magazine feature car. Approximately 600 built. $120,000.

1970 GS Stage 1 Convertible – $130,000

Wayne — Mon, 10 May 2010 21:04:19 +0000

Completely matching numbers down to its original carb and distributor. I know this because I owned the car for 10 years back in the 80s / 90s. The current owner had the car frame-on restored and brought it back to 100 point status. Originally a North Carolina car with full documentation including protect-o-plate and original bill of sale, this car has never been rusty and even has all of its original sheet metal. Special order Riviera azure blue paint. I have never seen another GS painted azure blue from the factory although I’m sure there must have been several. Top shelf ultimate drop-top musclecar! $130,000.

1970 GS Stage 1 Convertible – $140,000

Wayne — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:25:41 +0000

“One family” owned before myself, untouched powertrain from new, original top, lighter and ashtrays never used, one repaint in early 90s. Buckets, A/C, power windows, etc. This car is a real sweetheart! 232 of these gems were built. That’s it. $140,000.

Parts For Sale as of July 4th, 2011

Wayne — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:55:34 +0000

NOS convertible weatherstrips. 5 out of 6 GM weatherstrips. Hard, hard to find. Also fits Chevelle, 442, GTO, etc, 70-72. $1500

Am/Fm radios. Have several 1970-1972 factory monos and one 1972 stereo(SOLD!). Monos sell for $300, the ultra-rare stereo is $500.

NOS right inner fender for 1970-1972. For the purist who doesn’t want a reproduction inner fenderwell on his car. $800.00

Lots more stuff, check in with us for your needs.

The Stage 1 R.O.I.

buick455 — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:43:13 +0000

Record deficits. Taxes. Unemployment. Global warming. Consumer confidence. Wall Street. Terrorisim. China. Housing turmoil. These are just some of the many headlines in any newspaper or on-line stories every day. With all that is going on around us, how are we to know what to do with our financial decisions? Many, many people are clue-less or just plain afraid to make any decisions and I do have to admit that any big decision should not be taken lightly.

In the collector car market, as a general rule of thumb, prices here have taken a hit as well. Average cars that used to bring 50-60K are now trading for half that, and in some cases less. Much higher end cars too have taken a hit, which mean even bigger losses for those who bought when prices were high. However, the upper end cars are still trading hands and prices are strong. The key to good return on investment is to buy the highest horsepower versions. In other words, buy a Hemi-car instead of a 440. Buy the LS6 Chevelle instead of the LS5. In the Buick community, buy the Stage 1 instead of the GS350. Notice I said ”return on investment”. These are not cars that you would drive every day.Unfortunately, these cars are to be frame-off restored, stored in climate control and be rarely driven. Not much fun, but neither is having money in the stock market. At least in the collector car market, you can go out to the garage and touch your investment. Are you sure you can do that with your stock market investment tomorrow? It may not be there.

This, I think, is why money seems to again be flowing into collector cars. Usually when the markets are in a downturn or in turmoil, collector car values go up. This is happening again. I always remember reading an article years and years ago that lamented the fact that when the stock market went on sale, people ran away, and when it was red-hot and over-priced, people were jumping in.( Just like those who bought their cars when the market was red-hot.) Don’t make that mistake! Right now, collector cars are on sale and they are starting their upward edging again.

With that in mind, take a look at some of our offerings. We have many hi-end cars that we feel have bottomed in value and heading back up, and also some good solid muscle-cars that you can actually take out and have FUN with and still feel secure that your investment is not only a good value but that you can also enjoy. A muscle-Buick as most of you know, is very rare, very fast, and very luxury-oriented. You can not do any better. Buy one. It is later than you think.

-J.K.C.

Without A Taste of Geritol

Wayne — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:44:58 +0000

The following article is from the January 1970 issue of Motor Trend magazine featuring the Buick GS Stage 1. We’ve tried to make this as readable as possible while at the same time keeping the filesize down to a managable level.

From Buick With Balls

Wayne — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:56:21 +0000

Here’s a very informative and rather humorous article from Cars Illustrated of the 1987 Buick Regal T-Type. Again we’ve had to weigh quality with filesize. Hope this isn’t too hard for some of you to read.