Vehicle Description
1970 BUICK GS 455 Stage 1 One of 2,465 Stage 1 hard tops produced
in 1970. Underwent a meticulous body off-frame rotisserie
restoration in 2019. Has a built date code 455 cu in Riviera
engine. Non #'s matching. Correct 3-spd auto trans. This car is in
the GS Registry. It appears to still retain its original metal.
Time was taken to make the body laser straight and all the body
gaps fit precisely. The paint was laid out evenly and the clear
coat is polished like glass. This paint is 5 years old now and it
looks like it was done yesterday. We did not find any cracks,
bubbles, or shrinkage. The jambs are just as slick, even up by the
hinges. The white "PAINTED" top looks great against the red. All of
the brightwork was restored. The chrome was replated, stainless was
straightened and polished. The glass is crystal clear all around
(front is new). The power windows work effortlessly and are
perfectly aligned. All the weather strips and window seals were
replaced. The car is equipped with, Power steering, power brakes (4
wheel disc), power windows, and working AC. It comes with a new Red
Top Optima battery, stainless steel brake lines, new Engineered
Cooling Products Aluminum Radiator. INTERIOR: The inside was
completely gutted to a shell. It was Dynamatted under the carpet.
The dash was completely disassembled and restored. The gauges were
sent out and restored, chrome plastic trim was replaced. The knobs,
vents, modern radio with Kicker speakers, and glovebox liner are
all like new. It has factory gauges and a tachometer with auxiliary
gauges under the dash (temp, voltage, oil pressure) also a 3-spoke
steering wheel on a tilt column. New upholstery on the seats and
door panels. Headliner and visors were replaced. Everything from
the carpet to the headliner was replaced, it all fits and functions
properly too. Riding on mint condition GS mags, wrapped in raised
white letter Cooper Cobra radial tires, 295/50 R15 on front and
245/60 R15 on back. UNDERSIDE: The body was off the frame and
flipped on a rotisserie. The chassis was stripped down bare,
prepped, and powder coated. Every part of the suspension and
steering was rebuilt. The brake system was completely restored. New
lines, hoses, e-brake assembly. The fuel system was completely
replaced- tank, straps, sending unit, and lines. It has a new
reproduction exhaust system. Looking up at the engine it is
spotless. The trans and all its related parts are spotless. The
bottom of the car is restored to look factory-new. What is a Stage
1? It was Buicks top performance package and included the following
over and above the GS 455: Larger valves with heavier springs,
re-jetted carb, recurved distributor, high lift cam, upgraded
oiling system, high volume fuel pump, HD cooling, and a posi. The
a/c cars came with 3.42 gears. The odometer shows 26,279. Only 1680
miles on restoration. This Restored GS is a stunner, it will fit in
any decerning collection, and if collecting isn't your bag then
this is the beauty you want to impress your friends and tear up the
pavement.