Vehicle Description
Spectacular GSX tribute built from a real-deal GS. 4-speed, cold
A/C, and a correct 455 built to Stage 1 specs. Fantastic paint and
bodywork, beautiful interior, everything works. The biggest,
baddest Buick of all, ready to drive and enjoy!This is the
one-there was no muscle car of the era that made more torque than
the Buick GS and GSX. 510 lb-ft. on tap makes these cars feel
special, and with all the luxury features of a Buick, they're the
muscle cars for grown-ups. Today, the limited-production GSX is a
six-figure car, rightfully taking its place with the LS6 Chevelle
and GTO Ram Air IV at the top of the General Motors pecking order.
But if a real GSX is a little bit out of reach, this awesome Saturn
Yellow Buick should be tempting. It's a real-deal code 44637 GS, so
it already has a bit of a pedigree and that's where the GSX started
as well. It was originally code 68 Burnished Saddle, so a color
change is understandable and if you're going to change colors, why
not go all-in on the king of the hill? The paint job is about 12
years old at this point, but the superb workmanship still shows
extremely well with a brilliant shine, excellent panel gaps, and
very, very few signs of use. The GS stripes were painted on, so
they're not decals, and the blacked-out hood has correct nostrils
feeding the 455 underneath. You'll also find correct NOS front and
rear spoilers, sport mirrors, and appropriate GSX badging that make
the illusion complete. Sure, an expert might be able to spot the
difference, but very few other people will. It's just gorgeous in
every way.The black bucket seat interior is standard GS fare, with
comfortable seats, a 4-speed Hurst shifter with cue ball knob, and
a slightly more luxurious feel than its Chevrolet and Pontiac
siblings. Correct patterns and materials were used throughout and
as with the bodywork, the interior remains in outstanding condition
with almost zero wear. There's a full array of fully operational
factory gauges, including the hood tach out there leading the way,
and even the clock keeps time-nice! A trio of auxiliary gauges were
added under the dash to keep a slightly more accurate view of the
engine's vitals, and there's an upgraded AM/FM/cassette stereo in
the dash with a satellite radio unit underneath. The car also
features ice cold A/C, GSX-logo floor mats, and a correct factory
3-spoke steering wheel-like I said, this car is quite accurate in
all the ways that matter. We believe that's the original headliner,
and it remains in very good condition and suggests the car has
always lived a good life. The trunk is also correctly outfitted
with spatter-finish paint, a reproduction mat, factory jack
assembly, and a full-sized spare with matching cover.The engine is
a 1970 455 cubic inch V8 with SF coding, meaning 370 horsepower and
a towering 510 lb-ft. of torque. It was rebuilt to Stage 1
specifications so it really cackles at idle and pulls like a
freight train out on the road. Seriously, if you haven't felt the
torque of one of these big Buicks, you're in for a real treat. It's
also correctly detailed in Dante Red engine enamel with chrome
valve covers and a proper GS air cleaner with ram air induction.
Both power steering and power brakes are included, and you could
get A/C on your GSX, something that wasn't on the menu with its
lesser cousins. There's a massive aluminum radiator up front, but
that's the only component that isn't accurate but we don't think
anyone will mind having the extra capacity-this is a car built to
drive, after all. It starts easily and idles with a bit of a lope
thanks to the upgraded Stage 1 camshaft, and even today this is a
seriously quick car. The 4-speed appears to be original to the car
and is a big part of why this GSX tribute is so entertaining to
drive. With 3.55 gears out back, it's quite user-friendly and makes
the most of all that big block torque. The floors were painted
Saturn Yellow to match the bodywork, and that makes for an awesome
background for the hardware, including a recent exhaust system and
gas tank, and there's a Posi limited slip unit inside that
bulletproof 12-bolt rear end. Boxed control arms are correct for
the GS and GSX and the soundtrack is aggressive yet mellow enough
for regular driving-this car never gets annoying. Beautiful Buick
Road Wheels are the right choice and carry fat 235/70/15 BFGoodrich
T/A radials all around.Documentation includes restoration photos,
an inch-thick folder of restoration receipts, and a show board.The
whole point of a tribute car is to be able to drive a legend
without the risk, and this stunning Buick definitely delivers an
authentic experience. It's docile like a Buick should be, but
ferocious when you want it to be, and always comfortable thanks to
a long list of options. A pedigreed GS Stage 1 or GSX will cost you
tens of thousands of dollars more than this awesome tribute and
nobody will ever be able to spot the deception. Sounds like a
win-win to us. Call today!Harwood Motors always recommends and
welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our
inventory prior to purchase.
