1968 Blue RARE GS CONVERTIBLE CONSOLE CAR!
1968 Buick Skylark RARE GS CONVERTIBLE CONSOLE CAR
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Worldwide Vintage Autos is pleased to present this 1968 Buick Skylark GS. We scour the country for vintage cars and trucks and we rarely come across one like this! You must see and drive this rare Buick!
HISTORY
In 1968 and 1969 Buick offered the GS 400 in a convertible and hardtop model. Standard issue of the GS 400 was a 400 cubic inch (6.6L) engine (with likely lower stated horsepower rating to keep insurance premiums lower) of 340 horsepower (350hp stage 1 ) and 440ft. lbs. torque, a four barrel Rochester Quadrajet carburetor, dual exhaust, 2.93 standard gear ratio optional ( limited slip differential, (3.64 stage 1 option, 3.42 with A/C ), and the available three speed turbo Super Turbine 400 automatic transmission (revered as the finest automatic transmission ever built, and commonly called Turbo Hydramatic 400), U-shape Hurst (automatic transmission) shifter and linkage, located on a center console. 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. Shift pattern for the TH400 from most forward position is Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Second, First. A standard 3 spd or optional 4 spd manual gearbox was also available. Compression ratio on this engine was a very sensible 10.25:1, which allowed for the use of any grade gasoline to be used in normal driving without pinging. The factory air cleaner was covered with a large round chromed cover, secured with a wing nut. The small air scoop behind the hood hinge-line on the 1968 model was fake, although it could perhaps technically be called functional, as it could have bettered the air flow available to the climate control system.
Like all of the GM versions of this body style in this period, the convertible chassis was considerably more robust that the hardtop version. In fact, the convertible chassis was a full box frame chassis that had numerous lightening holes. The hardtop chassis was a 3/4 box frame with no lightening holes. The only GM hardtop ever built with the "Swiss cheese" convertible chassis was the GTO Judge. Same chassis. All of the GS400 convertibles were built at GM's Fremont, California assembly line. SOURCE: WIKIPEDIA
SPECIFICS / BUILD INFORMATION
EXTERIOR
-Painted era correct blue.
-Shadow Sigma 205/75R15 tires.
-Crager SS wheels.
-Great chrome and brightwork.
INTERIOR
-Was an AC car only needs compressor.
-Factory console car with "Staple" shifter. Rare!
-Bluetooth stereo with upgraded sound system.
MECHANICAL
-Rebuilt 350 V8.
-Automatic transmission.
-Dual exhaust.
DISCLOSURE
-There are a few chips / imperfections in the paint. (See detailed pictures)
-Convertible top has multiple tears, windshield has small chip and small ding in bumper. (See detailed pictures)
For more details on any disclosure items please contact a sales agent today at 1-877-422-2940.
Own this vintage 1968 Buick Skylark GS at wholesale cost. The cost of parts and restoration of these vehicles are increasing daily. They are not making any more and, therefore, they are becoming more rare by the day. Buy one complete and ensure your investment for the future.Don't do the work yourself, get one finished for roughly half of the cost of building it yourself!
An excellent investment and something you can enjoy daily. Collectible vintage vehicles have historically appreciated at a rate greater than that stock market, gold and other arts and collectibles as documented by many articles and auction result tracking.
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DEPOSITS:
Deposits to hold vehicles is $500. Upon payment of the $500 deposit, the vehiclewill be held for7 days pending final payment. Deposits are non-refundable due to i). the vehicles are taken off the market and we turn down other buyers during the7 day period and ii). there is significant re-marketing costs associated with relisting / remarketing our vehicles. Inspections shouldbe performed prior to putting a deposit down on a vehicle.
INSPECTIONS:
We encourage inspections. We disclose known defects and imperfections but we are not you. Purchasing a vehicleis very subjective. Come visit our showroom in Denver,CO, we would love to meet you in person!
SHIPPING:
We recommend having our shipping coordinator facilitate the transport of your new vehicle. We can handle all shipping arrangements in-house, so you know where your vehicle is from point ‘A’ to point ‘B’. We highly suggest using only enclosed shipping to protect your investment. We useCentral Dispatchand they ensure all carriers are licensed, insured and bonded.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS:
We have sold and shipped vehicles all over the world, with happy customers in Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South America, and the Middle East, just to name a few. We can assist with the transport to your home port anywhere in the world, as well as help with the required export/import paperwork. We recommend the following import/export contacts:
•Halmari, in Houston, TX @ 1-713-644-0444
•Schumacher Global Transport@ 1-800-599-0190
We specialize in:
1. Vintage trucks and 4x4’s! Pinzgauer, Unimog, Defender, Bronco, Land Cruiser FJ40 FJ45 FJ55, International Scout, Jeep Willys, Dodge Power Wagon, Nissan Patrol, Ford Truck 4x4s, Chevy Truck 4x4s, NAPCO, Marmon Herrington, etc.
2. Vintage American Cruisers! Cadillac Biarritz, Chrysler, Lincoln Continental, Oldsmobile, Convertible, Mercury, DeSoto, Ford, Chevy Belair, etc. and;
3. Muscle cars! Camaro, Chevelle, Nova, Challenger, Charger, Corvette, Biscayne, Cobra, Torino, Mustang, AMX, Falcon, Demon, Dart, etc. and;
4. European Classics! Porsche, 356, Speedster, Mercedes Benz, Austin Healey, Austin Martin, Rolls Royce, Volkswagen Microbus, MG, etc....
Although not a “no reserve” auction, the askingprice of this vehicle is well below comparable vehicles in the marketplace.
We would love to meet you in person and encourage you to come see the vehicles before you buy! If you cannot meet a salesman during business hours please call the main office, and one of the owners will meet you Monday through Saturday.
Due to our inventory size, we are unable to drive every vehicle for long distances. We also cannot guarantee that every gauge, light, window, horn, option, function, etc., will work as it should. Please check yourlocal state inspection requirements. We do our best to inspect these vehicles in every detail, and note any imperfections in the advertisement.PLEASE NOTETHAT WE DO NOT GUARANTEE ANY AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS, GAUGES, OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. GIVEN THE NATURE OF THE VINTAGE VEHICLES WE SELL, THESE COMPONENTS CAN BE WORKING AT ONE MOMENT ANDNOT WORKING AT ANOTHER MOMENT. IT IS COMMON THAT THESE COMPONENTSWILL NEED UPKEEP OR ATTENTION. IN ADDITION, MANY TIMESTHESE VEHICLES SIT FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME ANDONCE YOU BEGIN TO DRIVE THEM SEALS HARDENAND GASKETS MAYBEGIN TO LEAK! CLASSIC CARS LEAK.PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH THIS BEFORE BUYING A VINTAGE AUTOMOBILE. Please call a sales expert to get details on these systems1-877-422-2940.
CLASSIC CAR RESTORATIONS:
The term "restoration"in context to the vintage car world has taken on a definition of its own. For some people, a restoration is simply painting a car and replacing items as needed, while for others, restoration means an extensive disassembly and overhaul, with each piece getting rebuilt or replaced.
As a consumer, it's important to understand the basics of restoration levels for it can impact classic car values substantially. There are hundreds of ways to “restore” a vintage car or truck including but not limited to the following: i). Frame off restoration. Body of vehicle is completely taken off the frame and restoration includes body, frame, floor pans (top and bottom), etc. these restorations tend to be extensive and costly. ii). Rotisserie restoration. These restorations are when the body (or body and frame on a unibody vehicle) are disassembled and restored utilizing a rotisserie. Body of vehicle is completely taken off the frame and restoration includes body, frame, floor pans (top and bottom), etc. these restorations tend to be extensive and costly and iii). Cosmetic or “driver quality” restoration. These restoration are typically limited to cosmetic items including paint and body, interior, trim and emblems, etc. Within the three levels or restoration mentioned above, there can be varying quality from an “in the garage / amateur” restoration to a high dollar professional “concours” restoration. There is a universal 100 point grading system rating classic car conditions ranging from 100 being excellent to 20 being unrestorable.
In addition to the levels of restoration above, it's important to understand the type of restoration as well for it can also impact value substantially. Type of restorations include: i). Factory or stock restoration. This type of restoration is geared towards restoring the car or truck to stock specs from the factory as if it were new. These types of restorations use original or oem (original equipment manufacturer) where possible. Factory original restorations tend to bring the highest dollars from collectors. ii). Custom restoration. These types of restorations are geared towards builder preference over factory stock. These can be refereed to as “customs” or “hot rods”. Typically these vehicles will have custom paint work, aftermarket wheels, suspension upgrades, power plant transplants, etc. A specific sector of custom restoration vehicles is “pro-touring” or “restomod / restomods” which are custom built with a more modern street performance and creature comforts than the original factory vehicle.
Please note that WWVA is not a restoration shop nor do we restore vehicles to any degree.
For questions on what type or level of restoration of any of our vehicles in inventory please call our vintage sales expert today at 1-877-422-2640.
We provide approximately75 HD images, and an HD video, in every one of our listings. Very few companies offer this much detail. We spend significant time inspecting and disclosing detailed items on all of our vehicles; however, at the end of the day, we are not you... we highly suggest that you come and inspect the vehicle.
The information contained in this ad is solely for convenience. The description is an opinion only and should not be considered a complete description of any or all faults; it may not be relied upon nor taken as fact or otherwise a representation or warranty of any sort. Please note, wedid NOTbuild or restore the vehicle. Vehicles are soldAS-IS, WHERE-ISwith all faults known/unknown and with no implied warranty.Unless shown in the photographs, we do NOT have documentation, receipts, or photographs of the vehicle listed.
We do not recommend driving a classic car home. Many classic cars are not driven often and tend to sit for long periods of time making them unsuitable for cross-country road trips. We strongly recommend shipping the vehicle.
We sell our vehicles mileage-exempt, meaning we do not know the actual, original miles. The information listed in the ad is based on the current odometer reading or from rebuild information provided by the builder, and cannot be used as fact.
Most of these vehicles do not have Carfax or Autocheck history reports; unless the vehicle is 1981 or newer, a Carfax or Autocheck history will not exist.
This vehicle is being sold byWorldwide Vintage Autos. All of our prices include a 30temporary licenseplate, a clearColorado title and VIN verification to ensure no surprises during the registration of your vehicle. We do not charge any additional dealer and handling fees!
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- Condition: Used
- Make: Buick
- Model: Skylark
- SubModel: RARE GS CONVERTIBLE CONSOLE CAR
- Trim: RARE GS CONVERTIBLE CONSOLE CAR
- Year: 1968
- Mileage: 2,000
- VIN: 44667BK125284
- Color: Blue
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Transmission: Automatic
- Interior color: White
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!
