For Sale: 1969 Buick Wildcat Custom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1969 Buick Wildcat Custom Convertible

"The 1969 Wildcat. With much more than just good looks for you to talk about. There's a 430 cubic inch V8, for example. And a unique suspension system. It's an engineering breakthrough that gives you more stability without sacrificing Buick's traditional riding comfort. As you guessed, the Wildcat is all new.It does a lot of talking to you when you visit it in person. And you'll talk a lot about it." Excerpted from a 1969 print ad.

For consignment, a 1969 Buick Wildcat Custom convertible showing 12,999 miles, but the true miles are unknown due to a PA title exemption. In keeping with the brand's familial similarities, many '69 models included a bold chrome bumper that did just underscore the quad headlights, it framed it and the lights were moved slightly inboard.

Exterior
This era's full sized Buicks are known for their long sweeping panels and this one is no exception, broadcasting its two stage Verde Dark Green over long doors and endless rear quarters and extended overhangs. Side trim follows the curve of the wheel openings and trails back, creating some dynamic visual motion to a parked car. Faux fender vents add some sport to this two door convertible as do the 15-inch Buick Rally wheels in period typical 75 series white walls. Up front, the fascia takes on a serious profile with robust bumper points bookending inset headlights and the grated grille, Buick's Tri-Shield leading the way on the nose. Narrow tail lights span the width of the rear, artfully embedded in a chrome frame from the bumper and another Buick shield. The white canvas top is in very good condition as is the rest of the car with imperfections noted as chips, inclusions, a ding in the bumper, and a tape mark in a gap.

Interior
The handsome design of the doors include an aluminum dress plate, polished trim that frames rib stitched white grain vinyl, and a black carpeted lower insert and both doors present nicely. The split bench also combines smooth and stitched panels of Pearl vinyl and both front and rear are in great shape. Black takes over up front beginning with the plastic steering wheel and the instrument cluster featuring neatly organized boxes of gauges, warning lights and switchgear.There's a vintage AM/FM radio in place along with an Buick 8-track player while a Wildcat call out on the dash bearing a slight resemblance to Dodge's Hellcat design! The wide floor is covered in low pile black carpet and Buick branded mats front and back, all in very nice shape. The sizable trunk is finished in gray cloth panels and clean.

Drivetrain
If not for the modern battery and some chipped paint, you'd think you were standing in a showroom in 1969 as the bay presents super clean and original. We're looking at the 430ci V8 with a 4-barrel carburetor and horsepower rating of a healthy 360. It's mated to the venerable TH400 3-speed automatic transmission routing power to the 10 bolt rear axle with 3.07 gears. Power brakes, power steering, and air conditioning is on board.

Undercarriage
Super clean and solid underneath as well. Dual exhaust run through stock style mufflers and terminates under the rear. Power drum brakes are on all four wheels and suspension is noted as coil springs at both ends with a 4 link in back.

Drive-Ability
We roll this big Buick onto the test loop where it proves to run as good as it looks! The power propels this heavy unit easily and the car tracks straight and with no post and a big windshield, we have good visibility. The rear power windows do not work from the front master switch but do operate from the rear switches. We also note the A/C not working. All other functions operate as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

The once ubiquitous big Buicks were just about every working class neighborhood across the country. Practical without being ostentatious, they were used as family cars and daily drivers and if you think parallel parking your Miata is tough, take a trip back to the 60's and 70's. This is a stunning example of a now uncommon model from 1969. Get your Buick Club of America application ready; this one needs a home!

466679X152010

4-Buick
66-Wildcat Custom
67-Convertible
9-1969
X-Fairfax, KS Assy Plant
152010-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAG

ST 69 46667-1969 Buick Wildcat Custom Convertible
BDY BK00479-Fairfax Body Number
TR 455-Pearl Vinyl
PNT 77D-Antique Gold Poly
03C-3rd Week March

Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8 acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person. There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee is not included in the advertised price. All prices are before state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Classic Auto Mall is not responsible for errors and omissions. Please verify listings with dealer. Vehicles may require VIN verification and/or safety and emissions inspections to transfer ownership and register the vehicle in the declared state of residence. Please check with your local DMV office to ensure compliance with your state's titling and registration process.

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