Vehicle Description
The 1970 Buick GS 455 convertible is a nicely restored rare muscle
car convertible with its numbers-matching 455ci big V8 under the
hood. And more than just an awesome award-ready classic, the extra
comfy A/C interior and easy driving features mean this is the one
to collect and enjoy.
The GS 455 straddled the line between a premium Buick and
tire-burning muscle car, and this one really shows off that feeling
well. It was given a full frame-off restoration in 2006 and so the
body lines have a crisp and clean style that shows an upper-class
quality. And the upgrade to Flame Red paint has a vibrant gloss
that looks sleek and aggressive. Plus, functional hood scoops,
Rallye wheels, and red striping on the rocker panels let everyone
know this Buick is no doctor's house call machine. But since the
form-fitting chrome bumpers shine like mirrors and the black
convertible top fits with such distinction, this Buick still
upholds the right style to be the prestigious version of the GM's
A-body. We're also just happy to see this level of overall respect
for style on this car. After all, only 1,416 GS 455 convertibles
were made this year, and so it will be hard to find another loaded
example with its original motor.
Since the black roof looks good against the red exterior, it's
terrific to see such a sharp-looking black interior underneath. So
you get a desirable color combo with the roof up or down. You can
tell they really made a big investment here keeping everything
looking crisp and clean. You see the quality in all the details,
like the smooth wood-like trim, working courtesy lights,
color-matched convertible boot cover, and GS trim in the door
panels. This is loaded with features like power windows, a power
convertible top, cold-blowing factory air conditioning, and a
retro-style AM/FM digital tuner. So it's great to invite everyone
for a ride. But as a true Buick Grand Sport, this keeps the driver
a priority. There's a fold-down center armrest for bucket-like
comfort up front. You also have a tilt steering column, sporty
round gauges, and an under-dash auxiliary gauge trio.
You'll love lifting the hood and showing off the full engine bay.
Everyone is drawn to the bright red block, bold GS 455 callout, and
the gaskets that connect the intake to the fresh air hood. This 455
cubic-inch V8 is a true powerhouse, and this is the
numbers-matching unit. It inhales deeply with a Quadrajet
four-barrel carburetor, and it exhales with added power as Hooker
long tube headers feed the dual exhaust and Flowmaster mufflers.
And don't just listen to the rumble; follow its path in the
undercarriage photos. There you'll see this restored car's overall
fresh style, and you'll also see good sport components like the
12-bolt rear end, boxed rear arms, and sway bar. The big block is
correctly matched to its numbers-matching TH400 three-speed
transmission, so you get a stout construction and smooth automatic
shifting. Plus, you have power steering, power brakes, and front
discs. It makes for a sharp-looking classic that has confident
moves out on the road.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual, a reproduction
window sticker, and supplemental components. So if your tastes
can't decide between premium and power, you know this show-stopping
drop-top is the only one that will satisfy it all. Call
today!!!
