1970 Buick GS Gran Sport Stage 1 Convertible ALL Numbers Matching Real Deal Car

This is an original 1970 Buick Stage 1 convertible. one of only 164 automatic Stage 1 convertibles built in 1970. This car has the Sloan Museum documentation and is listed in the Stage 1 Registry.   Based upon registry data this may well be the second Stage 1 vehicle produced in the 1970 model year.

The rarity and value of this car lies in its completely numbers matching original drive train. Very few of the documented Stage 1 convertibles are able to boast this fact. The engine block is stamped 4 0H102xxx and is uniquely stamped "SF S" along with a number 72 between the back bank of cylinders. I have no idea what the 72 represents and welcome your thoughts. The date code of the block is appropriate at G2 for second week July 1969. The BB coded Stage 1 transmission also has the matching VIN 4 0H102xxx. The carb is a factory original 7040246 as is the distributor with part number 1112016.

This particular car was built for export from the Flint. Michigan Buick factory and was sold at time of order thru a dealership in England. I purchased this car in March of 2005 off of eBay and imported it back to the United States. I have print copies of the eBay ad. all documentation from my purchase from England and Customs Documentation.

I've restored 3 other cars in the 8 years since I purchased this car and am a bit burned out on the whole process.

Options on this car were rather unique in many respects power windows. power door locks. power drum brakes. rare rim blow steering wheel. factory gauges 4 way power bench seat

This vehicle is a restoration project. every metal panel needs attention but they are all included along with plenty of extras. There are the original 1970 fenders along with a pair of 1970 fenders from California. extra doors. restored 1970 Core Support. New full floor pans and a full trunk pan kit are included. I also purchased completely restored power window motors correct part numbers etc/power door lock actuators all new wiring in factory correct appearance and NOS switches. the set up should be complete and just a plug and play to aid in the restoration (big money spent here).   There are a couple pictures of various boxed and labeled items but they don't scratch the surface of all that is included in this purchase.

When I received the car and took inventory of the parts I only noticed a few missing components: the torque convertor. the fan shroud and the air cleaner - I've replaced the air cleaner. I've had several Buicks over the years and own a few others. I have lots of extra parts and pieces I will include with the project. it's time for me to thin things out a bit.

I'm willing and able to answer any questions you may have and welcome inspection of the vehicle.    The vehicle is being sold as is where is. the winning bid is not a right of inspection I consider it to be a contract.   I will be fair. honest and forthcoming and ask the same in return.   Delivery is the sole responsibility of the winning bidder.   I will sell the vehicle internationally and will assist buyer as I can with arrangements.  

On May-11-13 at 19:15:40 PDT. seller added the following information:

I pulled out the Sloan Documentation and wanted to list ALL the options:

A-1  Stage 1 Performance Option

B-2  Turbo Hydromatic 400 Transmission

C-6  Power Steering

C-7  Power Brakes

D-5  Am/Fm Radio

D-6  Rear Speaker

F-8  Wide Oval Red Line Tires G70-14

H-6  Rallye Ride Control Package

I-2  Forced Comfort-Flo Ventilation

J-3  Custom Front & Rear Seat Belts (Custom front and rear seat belts & Custom Front Shoulder Belts

L-2  Soft Ray Tinted Glass

O-4  Door Guards

O-5  Remote Control Outside Rear View Mirror

P-1  Carpet Savers & Handy Mats

Q-5  Power Seat 4 Way Tilt Adjuster

R-1  Power Windows

S-7  Tilt Steering Wheel

U-3  Convenience Group Trunk Light & Map Mirror Light

U-5  Instrument Group Gauges and Tachometer

V-2  Chrome Plated Wheels

X-3  Rim Blower Steering Wheel

* I noted above power door locks & purchased completely restored units.   Guess I screwed that up. I will still send them on with the winning bidder.

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