1970 Buick GS 455 Convertible 50K Invested! Bargain! From Private Collection
Price: US $26,500.00
Item location: Itasca, Illinois, United States
Description:
1970 Buick Skylark GS 455 Recreation 50K Invested
1970 Buick GS 455 Convertible (Tribute Car)RELISTING DUE TO DO BUYER WITHOUT FUNDS! IF YOU DO NOT HAVE FUNDS...I WILL NOT END THE AUCTION!
Car is a 44467 VIN Skylark ConvertibleClean title, not rebuilt, nothing like that.
*Over $50,000 Invested to build this car using all date coded correct parts in 2009.*only 1200 Miles on complete build!Stage 1 Coded 1970 455 Engine (442hp dyno HP)Th-400 Transmission3.23 Posi DifferentialPower SteeringPower BrakesPower TopBucket SeatsConsoleSS Wheels
Heres the story! In 2008, this car started life as a rust free, arrow straight Texas 1970 Skylark Convertible. It was purchased by a executive at General Motors to use to build his wrecked 70 Stage 1 Convertible he wrecked in high school. He sent the car to a very well revered restoration shop in Texas, had the car stripped to nothing using the original drivetrain from his 70 GS Stage 1 car to create what he had in high school. One thing led to another and $50,000 later...this is what he ended up with. The closest thing to what he had in high school. In any event...this gentleman passed away in 2009 and this car, pretty much the way it is, was sold with only test miles on it on eBay for $34,500.
Now, 10 years later it has about 1500 miles on the build. Being well sorted out over the next decade to make a reliable, trouble free, leak free car!
Here is some of the details from the original 2005 listing and some of the updating that has been done since then!
1970 SS Coded 455 with 1500 miles since complete rebuild by Butler PerformanceBuilt TH-400 Transmission with 2000 rpm stall converterRebuilt 70 date coded QuadrajetRebuilt correct 70 distributor that was dyno curved.2.5" custom bent stainless steel exhaust.Postons 2" HeadersDisassemble, bead blast and paint correct Code 75 Fire Red (PPG Base Clear)All New WeatherstrippingNew Convertible top with glass rear windowNew Convertible top pump, cylinders, lines.NOS Front BumperRechromed OEM Rear BumperNOS 70 GS front grillNew CarpetLegendary Reproduction upholstery with new foam.Completely disassemble, blast and rebuild front suspensionButler rebuilt 455 and Transgo rebuilt Th-4003.23 Posi rebuiltAll brakes, calipers, lines, booster, master, rotors, shoes, drums replaced.Body Mounts replaced.
Im sure I'm missing a bunch more! The car looks great, runs even better! It really drives like a new GS!
So, this was a overkill build...but its a super solid no rust ever no replacement panel car that is very technically correct. Granted, it was built 10 years ago, but only 1500 miles on it during that time...it was stored in a climate controlled garage since and always run.
This is no pig in lipstick!!!! This is a car you can get in and drive to work in the summer, show on a Saturday, and take to golf on Sunday.
The car is for sale locally and you really need to see and drive this car to appreciate it! This auction can and will be ended early in the event of a sale outside of eBay
I am a collector of interesting and quality muscle cars. I bought this car because it was a bargain for what I was getting. I just not have utilized the vehicle. I have a Professional 2009 appraisal for $35,000 from the Volo Auto Museum and the car has only been improved on since then.
A great car for someone that wants a issue free 70 GS 455 for around half the money! A Win-Win!
I have access to Central Dispatch (shipping broker account) and can get you a deal on shipping if you choose to have the car shipped.
Conversely I'm happy to pick you up at Ohare airport if you are flying in...or send your inspector! This car does not disappoint...and sometimes it pays to buy from a seller who has actual feedback for selling collector cars, (like myself), collects with knowledge and passion, and most importantly...DOES NOT OWN JUNK!
(630) 273-7595 call me anytime....looking for a easy sale! No time for the drama!
Hobbies are changing and wife says sell it...if I want to invest in other hobbies! Lets make a deal!
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Vehicle Details:
- Make: Buick
- Model: Skylark
- Type: Convertible
- Trim: GS 455 Recreation 50K Invested
- Year: 1970
- Mileage: 73000
- VIN: 444
- Color: Red
- Engine size: 455 SS Code
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Automatic
- Drive type: RWD
- Interior color: Black
- Drive side: LHD
- Options: Convertible
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!