Buick advertised it as "A Brand New Brand Of Buick" and "Another 'Light Your Fire' Car From Buick". Three are known to exist and all three of these cars were built as Stage 1 cars at the factory. The upgraded engine option to the 1970 GS 455, the moderately priced Stage 1 package, drew a great amount of attention and controversy in the muscle-car world when in the 1980s it was listed as faster than any of the Chrysler Hemi cars in the original "50 fastest muscle cars" list. With an advertised 30 more horsepower than stock, the Stage 3 GSX was conservatively rated at 270 horsepower and 312 pound-feet of torque. This particular 1969 model is an incredibly tidy looking example, and I have to thank Barn Finder FordGuy1972 for referring it to us. For third Generations Buick Regal there was a Gran Sport version model. GSX / GSX Stage 1 was Buick's contribution to the Classic era American Muscle car list, based on the GS455 which was in turn based on the Skylark platform adding an appearance, performance and handling package available starting in the 1970 model year. Related auction sales. $250,000 and Up; Antiques / Pre-War; AutoHunter Auctions; Convertibles; Future Classics; Motorcycles; Muscle Cars; Newest Listings; Trucks; Under $5,000; Browse by Year. Later it was owned by Jim Turner and was very successful in NMCA winning 5 National Records. Although near the top of GM's brand hierarchy, the GSX hardtop's basic bodyshell was the same as the lower-priced 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle but with differing guards, grill, bumpers, doors, etc, while Pontiac and Oldsmobile midsize hardtop coupes shared a slightly different body. Dealership. This car has never been restored and is in a very original condition. Goodrich White Letter TiresAmerican Racing Wheels … In the optional Stage 1 trim equipped with a single 4-barrel Rochester Quadrajet carburetor was rated at 360 bhp (365 PS; 268 kW) SAE gross at 4600 rpm and 510 lb⋅ft (691 N⋅m; 71 kg⋅m) at 2800 rpm of torque. This was a dealer-installed package (known as a "dealer option"), first offered in 1969. The base model was rated at 350 bhp (355 PS; 261 kW) and 510 lb⋅ft (691 N⋅m; 71 kg⋅m) at 2800 rpm of torque. A four page, full size pamphlet announced the GSX with artist drawn pictures and specifications. Both engines were also mated to catalytic converters for the first time this year, which mandated the use of unleaded gasoline and precluded the availability of true dual exhaust systems. Automatic 1969 Buick GS 400 Convertible - 400ci V8 - 340 Horsepower - Automatic Transmission - 640 Miles Since Restored (Please note: If you happen to be viewing this 1969 Buick GS400 Convertible on a site other than GarageKeptMotors.com, it's possible that you've only seen some of our many photographs of this vehicle due to website limitations. 1969 BUICK GS 400 GRAN SPORT CONVERTIBLE SURVIVAL MINT CONDITION. Buick GS 400 'Gran Sport' convertible 1969 General description : Beautiful and very rare Buick GS 400 ‘Gran Sport’. All of the GS400 convertibles were built at GM's Fremont, California assembly line. Matching Numbers, Original Motor, Original Transmission, All Factory Stock, V8 Big Block. Date Jun 25, 2016 5 years ago. 55,265. The third Stage 2 is known as Wiley Coyote and as the Turner car. The second Stage 2 was known as the Jones-Benisek car. A California 2-door coupe appeared in 1969;[6] total GS sales for the year, not counting the new California coupe, were 12,465 (4,933 GS 350s, 7,532 GS 400s). The only optional engines were two 350 V8s, a two-barrel 155 horsepower version or the four-barrel option rated at 175 horsepower and offered only with the Turbo Hydra-matic. Unlike the mid-size GS models, the Riviera and Wildcat GS package included a standard 3.42 positraction rear axle until 1973. Car is located in Los. FUN FACT:This car appeared in George Clooney's CASAMIGOS tequila commercial :). The GSX was Buick’s attempt to increase showroom traffic on a newly designed Skylark body style for 1970 which started off slow but sales improved. EXCELLENT, WELL-PRESERVED DRIVER. Originally planned as a local dealer option available in a single state in 1967, the Buick Gran Sport California was successful enough to justify a nationwide release. 55,265 Miles (I am the 3rd owner - car spent 20 years in a museum) 3 Speed Automatic. Like the GS Buicks that came before it, the SLP GSX came in three power train packages, referred to as stages. These numbers include the available 350-4 bbl option, the standard 455, and the Stage 1 engines. A 1968 or 1969 GS400 equipped with the TH400 auto transmission was faster off the line than many of its contemporaries thanks to an unusually "low" 1st gear. This Buick looks and drives like, New. In 1974, the GSX consisted of a trim package on Buick's small, X-bodied Apollo. The Gran Sport option generally contained the following items: Beginning in late 1990, the 3.8L (231 cu in) Series I V6 producing 170 horsepower (130 kW) was available. 1969 Buick Gran Sport 400 Convertible GS400 Description: 1969 Buick GS400 Convertible, matching numbers with original factory build sheet/broadcast sheet found under back seat of car. In 1973 only 979 Century Gran sport 455 and 728 Century Gran sport 455 Stage 1 models were assembled, For 350 engines there was 3 transmissions available, 3 speed manual or 4 speed M21 manual and Turbo Hydra-matic 350 Automatic and for 455 engines only M21 four speed manual and Automatic Turbo Hydra-matic 400 transmission. Only 678 GSXs were produced in the second half of the 1970 model year beginning in March 1970. and ending in May of 1970. Longtime NC car, previous owner took engine out for rebuild because it was … 400ci V8. 1969. The Stage 1 package added 10 horsepower with the addition of a dual stainless steel cat-back exhaust system and free-flowing cold air induction system. In fact, the convertible chassis was a full box frame chassis that had numerous lightening holes. Just 278 were equipped with the standard 455, a further 400 purchasers selected the optional Stage 1 performance package. 76,231. This is a GS 400 Clone. Among the redesigned muscle car offering was the Buick GS400 a slang term to describe the Gran Sport on the street and strip. Original and Immaculate: 1969 Buick Gran Sport California. This Classic American Muscle Just Came Out of a 14 YearLong Time Storage in Southern California. 1967 and 1979 Fuel Injected. 66442. 400ci V-8 with a 4-barrel carburetor. [8] As with all American engines produced prior to the 1972 model year, these were SAE gross ratings, which are generally significantly higher than SAE net ratings and are not indicative of what actual production engines produce in their "as installed" condition (with all engine accessories and full exhaust system in place). However, Stage 2 parts were available over the Buick parts counter although the Stage 2 heads were discontinued after about 75 sets were produced. It Is a Real Factory Buick GS 400 Convertible(as Per the Cowl Tag and the VIN Number Verify). Find 5 used 1969 Buick Gran Sport as low as $40,000 on Carsforsale.com®. 1966 TRIUMPH SPITFIRE MK2. Classifieds for Classic Buick Gran Sport. In the 2003 and 2004 model years, Buick, in collaboration with SLP Performance, came out with the Buick Regal GSX. Production dropped in 1971 to only 124, and again to 44 in 1972. BEAUTIFUL! Limited. It was reduced to a mere appearance/handling package as the 455/Stage 1 options were discontinued and Buick's revived 231 cubic-inch V6 was the standard engine, mated to a standard three-speed manual transmission or optional Turbo Hydra-matic. For the 6th generation Regal, from 2018 Buick released an updated version of the Regal GS. The 400 was replaced for 1970 with the Buick 455 cu in (7.5 L) V8 engine, used in the GS 455. 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In 1970(?) 1969 Buick Gran Sport. 1969 Volkswagen Beetle Black & Silver Coupe 1500cc 4-Cylinder 66521 Miles, 1971 split window Volkswagen VW Bus 23 windows similar to 15 21 1967 1960, 1987 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Westfalia *REBUILT ENGINE & TRANS, 1971 VOLKSWAGON VANOWAGON/WESTFALIA/POP UP CAMPER/NO RESERVE/RESTORED, 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 78722 Miles Black Coupe 2276cc 4 Speed Manual, Selling Two VW Beetle Convertible Project Cars. The, underside is in terrific condition. The GM LHU engine used in the GS trim makes 135 hp per liter. The vehicle has undegone a full rotisserie restoration in 2009 by the previous owner. The addition of the Y48 option gave the purchaser a pair of Carter AFB four barrel carburetors, and finned aluminum valve covers on the 425 nailhead engine. For 4th Generation Buick Regal The 3.8 liter V6 supercharged Regal GS had a 1/4 mile ET of 14.9 seconds, and acceleration to 60 mph (97 km/h) took 6.7 seconds. It became a hit and production started with the factory GSX looking slightly different than the prototype GSX. 1969 Buick Gran Sport. 1969 Buick Gran Sport 400 Convertible 66442 Miles Red Convertible 400ci V8 Auto. The impressive performance is partly due to the light weight of the 455 which is roughly 150 lb (68 kg) less than the 426 Hemi or Chevrolet 454. 1969-1971 Buick Gs Dual Snorkel Air … In 1973–75 and in 1986, there was a Century Gran Sport. The Gran Sport featured Buick's 401-cubic-inch-V8 with a Carter 4-barrel carburetor that produced 325 hp (242 kW) at 4400 rpm, listed as 400-cubic-inch in sales literature to elude a General Motors limit of 400 cubic in intermediate-sized cars. Los Angeles, California, United States — Automatic. Same chassis. The GS package included a 3.42 ratio posi rear, variable rate suspension springs, quick ratio steering box, heavy duty sway bars, and a switch-pitch Turbo Hydra-matic 400 transmission. Real GS400, Not a Clone or Tribute. 1969 buick gran sport - fort worth, txstreetside classicsfort worth, tx 76137ph: 8558772707web: www. the Stage 2 package was designed for the 455 and included special round exhaust port Stage 2 heads, matching Kustom brand headers, a radical cam, high compression forged pistons, Edelbrock B4B aluminum intake, Holley carburetor #4781 850 cfm, and other equipment for racing. The GS was only offered as a two-door coupe and was powered by a fuel-injected 3.8 liter (231 cubic-inch) V6 mated to a four-speed overdrive automatic transmission but with far less horsepower than the rear-drive Regal GN's turbocharged/intercooled version rated at 245 horsepower. Optimal carburetor and ignition tuning yielded a peak Gross HP reading of 381.7 HP - again with no engine fan, air cleaner or mufflers in place. Matching Numbers, Original Motor, Original Transmission, All Factory Stock, V8 Big Block. You could add H2 option (Ride and handling package) for even better road handling. The interior looks like new and the underbody is very clean as well. For 1973, Buick renamed its intermediate line from Skylark to Century, a nameplate previously used on Buick's full-sized performance cars from 1936 to 1942 and 1954 to 1958. Dressing … The Stage 2 package's existence was not made public until 1972 when the Stage 2 parts could be ordered in any combination. SHOWS 49,259 MILES. Up for sale is this beautiful 1969 Buick GranSport 400 Convertible. You could buy a poorly optioned Chevelle SS, a leaf-sprung, bench seat Hemi Roadrunner or even a Pontiac GTO Judge with the smaller 400ci engine and drum brakes, but there is no such thing as an under-equipped 1970 GSX. It included a cam, headers, intake manifold, high compression forged pistons, hollow pushrods, and some calibration changes to the ignition and carburetor . One was owned by Kenne-Bell a factory backed Buick high performance specialist based in California . Automatic. 1969 Buick GS (Gran Sport) Convertible (29197980371).jpg 6,000 × 4,000; 9.47 MB 1969 Buick GS 350 small-block V8 engine.jpg 5,062 × 3,498; 9.53 MB 1969 Buick GS 400 Convertble (27330948655).jpg 5,456 × 3,632; 6.91 MB Angeles, California. Like all of the GM versions of this body style in this period, the convertible chassis was considerably more robust than the hardtop version. [7] The Gran Sport 350 outlived its big brothers, lasting until V8 Gran Sport production stopped in 1975, replaced by the Gran Sport 231. Page. When the Century Cruiser entered the expressways, a punched card with programmed routes would take over, piloting the car to the correct destination by information transmitted from electronic highway centers. The hardtop chassis was a 3/4 box frame with no lightening holes. Call today! Using Hale's Trap Speed formula, this result indicated actual "as installed" peak HP of approximately 360 SAE Net (ironically the same as its advertised Gross Figure, meaning this engine was very conservatively rated for that time period). Due to the late introduction of the GSX, a very special prototype was displayed at the Chicago Motor Show in February 1970 to test consumer reaction. For the 5th generation Buick Regal, the GS version of the Regal was based on the Opel Insignia OPC and the Vauxhall Insignia VXR. There was also a rare “Stage 2” option produced. 1969 Buick Skylark Gran Sport GS 400 Convertible Automatic, Factory Air, Red, 1969 Buick Gran Sport 400 Convertible 0 Red Convertible 400ci V8 Automatic, 1969 Buick Gran Sport 400 66442 Miles Red Convertible 400ci V8 Automatic, 1969 Buick Gran Sport GS400 Convertible Factory 4spd AC Signal Red 1 of 1176, 1973 BUICK GRAN SPORT in AMAZING ORIGINAL CONDITION, 1965 Buick Gran Sport in Excellent Condition Inside/Out, '65 Buick Skylark Gran Sport Classic Car Restored Coupe Car Show condition, 1960 Willys Jeep CJ-5 86802 Miles Army Green Jeep 4cyl Manual, 1947 Willys CJ-2A Inside Plant Fire Truck. In 1965, it was called Riviera Gran Sport and the later models were still officially called Gran Sport but showed GS badges instead of Gran Sport. From 1988 to 2004 and 2010 to present There is Buick Regal GS and Gran Sport models. In addition to the 175-horsepower 350 four-barrel V8 (with single exhaust), the 190-horsepower 350 four-barrel V8 (with dual exhaust) was available only on the Gran Sport. Both the Century GS and the larger Riviera GS (which also had been continually produced since 1965) were discontinued after the 1975 model year due to sagging sales for high-performance cars following the 1973–74 energy crisis and subsequent trends toward smaller and more fuel-efficient cars. Another GS option package was available on the Buick Wildcat and Wildcat Custom, hardtop and convertible. Research 1969 Buick Gran Sport 2 Door Convertible (400) prices, used values & Gran Sport 2 Door Convertible (400) pricing, specs and more! 15 results per page. 44 vehicles matched Now showing page 1 of 3. [citation needed]. Local pick-up only. The car had a very successful drag racing career with many wins and some world records also. This Hemi vs. GM redesigned its body platform for 1968 & 1969 the muscle car movement of the late 60's. Every single 1970 GSX Stage 1 produced received the full list of performance and handling parts. Compression ratio on this engine was a moderately high 10.25:1, which allowed for the use of any grade gasoline to be used in normal driving without pinging. Silver Black 400 V8. rear floor mats, seat belts, power top, Super Sport 15" chrome wheels. They offered dealer-installed options and dealer supplied accessories for GS models. Shift pattern for the TH400 from most forward position is Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Second, First. The standard engine was a 150-horsepower 350 two-barrel V8, which was the standard engine for all Centurys. The GS (Gran Sport) name was applied to several high-performance cars built by Buick since 1965, including the Wildcat GS, Riviera GS, Apollo GSX, Century GS, and Regal GS (and GSX). In 1970, the GSX option was available in only two colors, Saturn Yellow and Apollo White and always with the 455ci stump-puller and black interior (in 1971 and 1972 6 other colors were available for the GSX). 400 Cubic Inches. Everything works. Stage 1 cars equipped with air conditioning received a 3.42 axle ratio. 1969 Buick Skylark GS400Grand sport dual RAM air convertible muscle car. New Brake Master Cylinder installed and Brake adjustment, 8. Also standard equipment were black bucket seats, floor shifter, wide oval tires, quick ratio steering and anti-sway bars front and rear and quad-link suspension attached to a limited-slip rear differential. Radial tires were a new option for 1974 along with reclining Strato bucket seats. The discontinuation was due to porosity problems with castings. It was replaced the next year with the GS 350 and similar GS California; these used Buick's 350 cu in (5,735 cc) small-block engine. There is little documentation about any Stage 2 cars that were sold. Like 1973 model year for 350 engines there was 3 speed manual or 4 speed M21 manual and Turbo Hydra-matic 350 Automatic and for 455 engines M21 four speed manual and Automatic Turbo Hydra-matic 400 transmission. 1969 Buick GS 400 Convertible - 400ci V8 - 340 Horsepower - Automatic Transmission - 640 Miles Since Restored (Please note: If you happen to be viewing this 1969 Buick GS400 Convertible... More Info › It has the factory AM/FM radio, ower steering, ower brakes, ilt wheel, ucket seats, nd the 3 speed automatic in the console. 1969-1972 Buick Gran Sport Skylark And Olds Convertible Body Weatherstrip Kit 1969-1971 Buick - $719.99. This is a Super Nice 1969 Buick Skylark GS 400 Convertible. Since the parts were available from SLP over the counter for many years, there have been quite a few Regal GS sedans that have been cloned into a GSX for both appearance and performance purposes. Limited, Production Car, # 431 of 1300 produced in 1969. The 1965 Skylark Gran Sport served as the intermediate Buick Skylark and came with the largest engine allowed by General Motors - a 401 cubic-inch Buick V8 delivering 325 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque. New Spark plugs and spark plug wires installed. Over 4 weeks ago on Automotive Classifieds 55,265 Miles (I am the 3rd owner - car spent 20 years in a museum) 3 Speed Automatic. A standard three-speed or optional four-speed manual gearbox was also available. [needs update] It is equipped with GS-only high-output version of the Ecotec 2.0L turbo engine with 270 hp (201 kW) and 295 lb⋅ft (400 N⋅m) of torque. The small air scoop behind the hood hinge-line on the 1968 model was generally fake, although it could be functional if ordered with the very rare ram air package. Houston, TX The Buick Grand Sport became an unlikely muscle car as Buick has always been at the higher end luxury car market just behind Cadillac.