Diamond Member Pelican Press 0 Posted May 19, 2025 Diamond Member Share Posted May 19, 2025 This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up 1969 Buick GS 400 Stage 1 Convertible Emerges as Muscle Car Market Star This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up One of just 212 built, this numbers-matching GS 400 Stage 1 blends luxury and muscle in a rising collector market. A highly collectible piece of This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up has come to light in the form of a This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up , a rare performance model from a brand better known for comfort than quarter-mile times. With only 212 This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up convertibles produced that year, this numbers-matching example represents a significant find for enthusiasts and collectors alike. Finished in its This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up #67 Burgundy Mist Poly, the GS 400 Stage 1 was Buick’s no-nonsense answer to the horsepower wars of the late 1960s. Beneath the hood is the model’s signature 400-cubic-inch V8, upgraded with the Stage 1 performance package, which included larger valves, a higher-lift camshaft, and a recalibrated carburetor and distributor. Factory-rated at 340 horsepower and a stout 440 lb-ft of torque, the Stage 1 was more than capable of challenging its more common GM siblings. This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up /applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"> This particular GS features a numbers-matching engine, an error-correct TH400 automatic transmission, and retains its factory air conditioning system, which has been retrofitted to modern R-134A refrigerant and remains fully functional—an increasingly rare feature on surviving examples. Inside, the ****** vinyl bucket seats and center console with the signature “horseshoe” shifter present well, adding a touch of muscle-era charm to its comfortable cruising capability. This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up /applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"> Power disc brakes up front, rear drums, and factory power steering round out a ride quality that remains true to Buick’s reputation for combining brute force with luxury refinement. This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up /applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png"> With its scarcity, originality, and unmistakable blend of performance and poise, this 1969 Buick GS 400 Stage 1 Convertible is an investment-grade classic poised for appreciation. As prices climb on Chevelles, GTOs, and Road Runners, Buick’s flagship muscle car is earning renewed respect—and higher demand—on the auction block. Sign up for the This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up . For the latest news, follow us on This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up , This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up , and This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up . This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up #Buick #Stage #Convertible #Emerges #Muscle #Car #Market #Star This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up 0 Quote Link to comment https://hopzone.eu/forums/topic/253553-1969-buick-gs-400-stage-1-convertible-emerges-as-muscle-car-market-star/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
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