My bindness partner has decided to sell his prized possession. He bought the car in '92, as a resale red stage 1 vert. Drove it that way till someone?? convinced him to restore the car to its original glory. Which he did. Almost 4 long years and a ton of $$$ worth. I have a long story to share but will not put you thru all that unless you ask nicely! 1971 GS Stage 1, Convertible (just 2 production numbers away from the Late Lee Larsons TWIN car now in a Museum) POSSIBLY..a RARE "ZONE OFFICE CAR" research being reviewed now.... Cortez Gold Pearl white interior NOM Stage 1 ~ 429 hp ~ Built by Mike Phillips AMP in Philpot Ky. (can supply engine specs if requested) GM 700r od Tranny (2400rpms at 80mph) 3:42 posi BeCool aluminum radiator Power windows Power door locks Power seat Tilt COLD A/C Front disc brakes 15x8 Vintiques wheels New BFG's Body & chassis totally media blasted & stripped and new body panels ~ where needed TA ceramicoated headers 2.5" aliminized exhaust system with Flowmasters N25 bumper with Stainless 2.5 inch tips Rechromed bumpers, door handles dash besel, etc. Pretty much NEW everything... And SOOO much more... This car has won a quite a few show trophies and is nothing short of GORGEOUS! $49,900, reasonably firm. No trades. This car is owned by Bob Stillwell and is in Tampa Bay area and can be driven or shipped ANYWHERE. We have tons more pix, more details, and answers to any questions you may have are as easy as a quick reply: PenWheelz2@ij.net Wheelz, Tampa Bay 727.637.4131
Could be... but I've never read any documentation regarding this car being a promo.. .. doesnt mean it wasnt..I'm just sayin'. Wheelz, Tampa Bay
Wheelz, Check this V8Buick article out: http://www.v8buick.com/archive/index.php/t-262550.html. Buick Marketing built groups of Stage 1 Convertibles in '71 (Gold) and in '72 (Orange) which were all equipped the same in each year. Not all have been accounted for, but I believe all '71's were identically equipped. You might research this car and the '71 Zone cars a little more to be certain. Per the article above regarding the '71 Buick Zone promotional cars: The 71's were all optioned the same with: Stage 1 TH 400 3.42 posi Power disc brakes Power Steering AM radio with rear speaker N25 exhaust G60 15's with chrome 15x7 rally wheels F41 rally ride suspension Air conditioning Custom front shoulder seat belts Speed alert Tinted glass Front and rear bumper guards Sport mirrors Power bench seat Power windows Power locks Cruise control Tilt steering Convenience group lighting Tach and gauges Rally steering wheel Fold down armrest bench seat
Dennis, I've been busy with all sorts of stuff but I would be happy to chime in if necessary on this car. Mine is WAY different:laugh:
XXXXX 100563 ... AND when Lee had his car at the GS Nats, (I forget which year? maybe 98?) I arranged with the assistance of Richard and Bennett, a scheduled challenge race twixt Bobs car and Lees car... Lee won that race by a few inches but afterwards, we compared VIN#s and they were only 2 or 3 numbers apart... My memory isnt what it used to be but I also remember at one time, Lee was in Florida for an Air show? and stopped by. Again he verified these two were very close in build dates. Wheelz, Tampa Bay
Do you have any documentation to prove it's a Stage 1? The resident expert on Zone cars will probably chime in soon, but I was told that all the Zone cars were built on the same day in August of '70.
i have some of the documents for mine. And have a paper trail that goes back to the original owner. And I do know the built date as well.
Wheelz, Plwase do not put me in line, but I do have a couple of questions. Does the engine block have a stamping? If so is it correct for a 71 Stage 1? Does the carb and dist. have correct numbers? I think the car has been tastfully done, making it a great car to have fun in. Thanks, Allen
