Vehicle Description
The 1969 Buick GS 400 is the ultimate dream muscle car for many of
us. It perfectly blends the worlds of luxury and breathtaking
performance. It's a special day when you find exceptionally well
preserved/restored example that has all the right features. And
while there is upgraded power under the hood, the original V8 even
still comes with the sale!
A Buick in Antique Gold just seems to represent the 1970s
perfectly. And the reason why you find it so attractive today is
because this restored coupe was treated to a professional respray
that gives a nicer luster than the factory ever could. This hue is
the perfect complement to the tan vinyl top. And we really love how
this year artfully blended grace and power. You see it in the
functional hood louvers, Buick Rallye wheels with redline tires,
and sweeping profile with trim that gives this coupe sporty
scalloped sides. Plus, this was one of the final years before
chrome bumpers had to sacrifice style for federal regulation.
Especially in the rear, where the bright one-piece bumper creates
an entire panel that's crafted to integrate the angular rear
fenders and trunk. See how the pinstripe back there coordinates
with the top? This is truly a thoughtful muscle machine.
Inside is the same upscale performance attitude. The original
Buckskin Tan color of the interior look amazing, and it's
especially nice when you realize how well it matches the exterior
vinyl top. The bucket seats have a nice pattern that still can see
today thanks to great care over the decades. This has all the right
space and comfort to take family and friends along for the ride.
While this is luxurious, you'll love the performance pieces like
Buick's X2 Rallye steering wheel, center console, and iconic
horseshoe shifter. Plus, there are some nice subtle upgrades like
the auxiliary gauge trio and retro-style AM/FM/cassette stereo with
upgraded digital tuner.
Everyone who looks under the hood will suspect this to be the
original motor. After all, it's dressed correctly with the genuine
cold air intake, correct GS 400 air topper, and even the correct
Stage I valve covers. And all the correct decals help sell this
factory appearance, too. So it will be up to you to tell everyone
that this is actually a more powerful 455 cubic-inch V8 borrowed
from a later model. We don't mind this ruse, because the sale comes
with the numbers-matching GS400 motor, so your lineage is assured.
The V8 inhales deeply through a four-barrel carburetor, and it
exhales with a mighty rumble thanks to long tube headers that add
even more power as they feed the dual exhaust. The big block has
serious power that made these Buicks a force to be reckoned with.
And making sure that power gets to the ground is the original TH400
three-speed automatic transmission. Add that to the power steering,
as well as front & rear sway bars, and you've got a thundering
muscle car that also has everyday sensibilities.
Buick's muscle cars were more expensive than the mainstream, and so
finding one this complete today is a rare sight. Make sure you
don't miss this opportunity on such a sharp car. Call now!