'70 GS455 Convertible

Discussion in 'Cars and Parts For Sale Leads' started by Jim Jones, Sep 11, 2012.

  1. Jim Jones

    Jim Jones Wretched Excess

    On Dayton, Ohio Craigslist. Not mine, no pics in ad.
    '70 GS455 VERT
     
  2. Jclstrike

    Jclstrike Well-Known Member

    Anybody know this car?
     
  3. Jim Jones

    Jim Jones Wretched Excess

    Just returned from a look-see. Car is in black/gray primer, originally Sherwood green. Owner had lots of stuff piled in, on and around car. This made it difficult to make a thorough assessment of condition. Car is complete, partially disassembled. Motor is out (cracked flex plate, replacement included) said by owner to be original and in running condition. Trans is still in car, and looks to have never been removed. Trans, carb, distributor, alternator, are also claimed to be original. I could not independently verify these claims, as most were inaccessible, but I have no reason to doubt it. Car has some rust in trunk, (hole below top well on driver's side, some rust in lip at rear under weather strip), and at rear of deck lid. Quarter panels are getting thin and crusty down low behind rear wheels. Passenger door getting thin and crusty at lower front of outer skin, and has slight damage on belt line near front (door shell seems solid). I was unable to access drivers door. Top of windshield appears solid without bubbling under vinyl trim. NOS fenders, core support, and grille are installed on the car. Original fan shroud is in the passenger compartment. Both bumpers need straightening and new chrome. Hood appears to have had slight repair at front lip. Too much stuff piled in interior to make a good assessment of condition. Nor could I thoroughly inspect floor pans, or engine compartment.

    Power steering, power drum brakes, AC, Buckets and console, map and trunk lights, clock. May have other options that I could not verify.

    Owner is Daniel Dutton, a GSCA member, has several other Buicks (GN, Riv, etc.), and various other classic cars. At this time he is fairly firm on price, but does seem willing to negotiate some. I did not make an offer.

    If you have a question relating to my opinion, please PM.
     
    Last edited: Sep 16, 2012
  4. SpecialWagon65

    SpecialWagon65 Ted Nagel

    Thank you for the report- I just saw he has an ad in the GSXtra.
     

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