1969 Motion Buick GS400

Discussion in 'The Bench' started by Mike B in SC, Apr 18, 2018.

  1. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    I used to go there in the 80's. The place was a mess. Or he fired his housekeeper. Not sure. He built a hell of a car, but didn't look like much of a book keeper
     
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  2. GSXER

    GSXER Well-Known Member

    Yep I remember the joint a mess just like my place.There was a bunch of V dubs around.Next we will be seeing Motion Beetles surface.I will be at the auction but not for the GS
     
  3. Duane

    Duane Member

    Found a bunch more parts today including,

    a 5th Hurst Wheel,
    date coded correct power steering box with orig hoses and pump/brackets,
    the aluminum finned "Hot ignition" that Motion used,
    New Gas Tank and new straps,
    Painted/dyed Bucket Seat Headrests, seat backs, and the 4 trim pieces for the bottom of the buckets,
    New Repro front and rear door panels with new ash tray covers,
    all the new ball joints/bushings for the suspension,
    entire Original jack assembly, with everything powder coated except the jack stalk, (It needs painted)
    NOS front fender side marker lights,
    reprint of a 69 Assembly manual (Complete),
    Various 69 Info, Chassis Manual, options, etc.,
    New Throttle Cable,
    Very nice 69 Headlight doors from California,
    3 Sun Gauges,
    a set of brand new AC spark plugs with the Green Stripes,
    all types of original hardware for the chassis/engine/etc.,
    and there was more.............
    Duane
     
  4. Jim Rodgers

    Jim Rodgers Well-Known Member

    Cool car nontheless. I hope it brings the money it deserves and gets a top notch restoration. I would love to see it when done.
     
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  5. dl7265

    dl7265 No car then Mopar

    Congratulations Duane ! Welcome to stepchild nation . Enjoy your new jigsaw puzzle .
     
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  6. Mike B in SC

    Mike B in SC Well-Known Member

    What? Did Duane buy the Motion Buick?
     
  7. pbr400

    pbr400 68GS400

  8. Brad Conley

    Brad Conley RIP Staff Member

    OH MY!!!
     
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  9. Jim Rodgers

    Jim Rodgers Well-Known Member

    Did it already sell?
     
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  10. George D.

    George D. Platinum Level Contributor

    yaaaa........:eek:
     
  11. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Anyone know what the final bid was on it?
     
  12. STAGE III

    STAGE III Lost Experimental 455-4 Bolt Main Block.

    The sales price transaction details will be sealed for 40 years.

    Congrats Duane thats one cool ride especially with your abilities, can't wait to see it restored to its former glory!!!
    : )
     
  13. cjp69

    cjp69 Gold Level Contributor

    Yes, Anyone knows, and he told Nobody, so ask him and he will tell you. :>)
     
  14. GSXER

    GSXER Well-Known Member

  15. Andy Tantes

    Andy Tantes Silver Level contributor

    You also need a lot of cash to get that letter.
     
  16. Andy Tantes

    Andy Tantes Silver Level contributor

    car sold for a LOT
     

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  17. George D.

    George D. Platinum Level Contributor

    so... more closer to $40K?!? WOW!!
     
  18. scubasteve455

    scubasteve455 Well-Known Member

    If Duane got it that’s awesome. But he need another 40 to finish car
     
  19. Doo Wop

    Doo Wop Where were you in '62?

    My guess, car goes to Then & Now.
     
  20. wkillgs

    wkillgs Gold Level Contributor

    Or more likely, Nicks.
    Duane, congrats on saving the car. Good to hear it's found a great home!
    I'm wondering who the other top bidders were....
     

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