1971 Buick GS Stage 1 Convertible
- Engine Size
- 455 Stage 1 V8
- Transmission Type
- 4 Speed Automatic
- Body Style
- Convertible
- Miles
- 2,958
- Vin
- 444671H210945
- Stock
- 10465 PCH
The beautiful Buick Skylark Custom that you see here began life at the Fremont, CA plant and was painted Fire Red (75) with a Pearl White (155) interior. Additional options include power steering, power brakes, power windows, power top, tilt wheel, and air-conditioning. The car was sold new in California and remained there with its original owner until 2011 when it was sold to a collector who restored it to GS Stage 1 specification, an upgrade from its original specification. According to historians, only 81 convertibles left the factory with the Stage 1 engine option, so it is understandable that the unique configuration is often duplicated during the restoration of these cars. This particular restoration was of a rust-free car that received a 455 cubic inch big block engine built to Stage 1 specs. Additionally, it received a 4L80 overdrive transmission, 12-bolt 3.42 posi-traction rear end, and a custom stainless steel exhaust. All power options that were previously on this car were retained and are in working order today. The beautiful red paint is a PPG mixture that has been covered with a clear coat. The interior pieces were supplied by Legendary and a black Haartz cloth top was installed. All chrome was re-plated while the stainless was polished. Merging the power with the pavement are eight inch wide wheels from Wheel Vintique that are wrapped in appropriate BF Goodrich rubber. This is a great running and driving car that is very comfortable and reliable when you want it to be and a beast when you don't. It is offered at a fraction of the cost it would take to duplicate.
Engine
- Engine Type
- —
- Engine Size
- 455 Stage 1 V8
- Fuel Specification
- —
Body
- Body Color
- Red
- Body Style
- Convertible
- Doors
- 2
- Paint Type
- —
Basic
- Year
- 1971
- Make
- Buick
- Model
- GS
- Miles
- 2,958
Interior
- Interior Color
- White
- Secondary Interior Color
- —
- Seating Type
- —
- Seat Material
- —
- Shifter Type
- —
- Center Console
- No