All vehicle trades considered, including classics and performance. I can assist with financing and transport as needed.
The GM A-body platform encompasses some of the most popular
muscle cars of all time, including the Chevelle and GTO. But let's
not forget Buick. This 1972 GSX replica has the look of one of the
rarest models from the era (only 44 produced). With its classic
looks, great colors, and built 455ci motor it has everything that
makes these cars so much fun.
This car was originally built at the Fremont, CA plant in May 1972
as a 350ci Skylark. It eventually made its way to South Dakota
where a Buick lover transformed it into the beauty you see today.
The car is very solid underneath with its original floors. The body
is equally solid and straight. It was repainted the beautiful
Stratomist Blue along with GSX accents. It also received a GSX
style hood, spoilers, and accents. The Magnum style wheels finish
it off nicely.
The engine was replaced with a fully rebuilt 455 cubic inch torque
monster. The block received a 0.030" overbore along with enlarged
oil passages. The crankshaft was turned 0.010"/0.010" and received
10.25:1 forged pistons. The rotating assembly uses ARP fasteners
and was bully balanced. Other nice parts include Stage 1 heads and
a Lunati "Hemi Killer" camshaft. The intake is an Edelbrock B4B
topped by a 770cfm Holley Street Avenger carburetor with electric
choke. This setup makes excellent power and still runs good on pump
gasoline. The big dual exhaust sounds fantastic too with headers,
an X-pipe, and Flowmaster mufflers.
The rest of the drivetrain uses a built TH350 automatic
transmission with a 2400 rpm stall speed torque converter. The
12-bolt rear end contains 3.31 gears which still provide plenty of
acceleration the big motor, along with good highway performance.
The car also has power steering and power front disc brakes. It all
makes for a very nice driving car.
The roomy Buick interior has buckets seats with a center console
and horseshoe shifter. It has been converted to a tilt steering
column with a nice 3-spoke steering wheel. There is also a set of
aftermarket gauges under the dash and a dual-shaft JVC radio. All
instruments and lights work properly, as do the heater, defroster,
horn, wipers, and parking brake.
This car really does drive as good as it looks (and sounds). And
while it has the familiar shape of an early 70's muscle car, it
represents a much more exclusive model for thousands less than a
similar Chevrolet or Pontiac. As they used to say, wouldn't you
really rather have a Buick?
