I'm looking at a car with these numbers. Is it real? If so it's one of only 51 4 speed cars. Thanks Harvey
Can anyone tell me what was included in the GS350 package in 1971 or where I might find out? Thanks Harvey
Harvey, have you contacted the owner of this car? What specifics are you looking for. My car has very few options, but I have seen them loaded to the gills as well.
Hi Chris, Yes I have. It seems to be fairly bare with ps, ps, radio and possi rear end. I was wondering more about what came with the GS 350 option. Was it just the grille and hood or were there other items you got when ordering the GS 350 package? Thanks Harvey
You also got a different standard rear gear in 1971 between the two models. Posi was an option on both models. Same TH350 trans, same 350-4bbl (dual exhaust was standard on the GS350 and an option on the Skylark), different air cleaner, and various emblems. I don't know about interior patterns o No:
When you ordered a GS in 71 You would have gotten "GS"grille & hood scoops, grille, fender, deck lid, emblems, inside there are GS emblems on the door panels with GS patterns. Everything else was just an option.
Emblems on the interior were optional as well and came as part of a package that included woodgrained dash, custom seats, sail panel lights and carpet on the doors. These items, I believe after looking at the order form, were included when you selected either a split(notchback) bench or bucket seats. Mine doesn't have any of this....just a plain std. vinyl interior, same as a base Skylark. Not even a GS badge. Just didn't want anyone to think they weren't looking at a real GS if the interior had no identification. It might help to know that all GS' were 43437(cpe.) or 43467(conv) model # in '71. There was no GS350 package officially. The 350 was the std. engine and the 455 was an option. The 455 cars weren't a separate line like they were in '70. When comparing the GS to the Skylark, other than the hood, grill, badges and air cleaner, there isn't much difference until you start adding options.
Ouch.. A GS is a Skylark with a GS hood, air cleaner, grille. and emblems. My recollection is that the "all show, no go" started later than that.
I said "until you start adding options". If you have a 350 car, there isn't much difference. If you happen to have a 455, which wasn't available in a Skylark, then there is a world of difference!:spank: At least in '71 and '72. In '70, there was a hi-compression engine in the GS350, but this wasn't available in '71 or '72. I'm not slamming the '71 GS in any way. Just comparing equipment and options, that's all.:beer
Hi All, Mike and his father in law are looking at this car tomorrow. He's going to send me a bunch of photos and his opinion on the car. We will have something to get our "teeth into" after we see the results of Mikes investigation. Stay tuned! Thanks for all of your help so far. Cheers Harvey
Mike did a great job in checking the car out. The car is a repaint, now red, supposed to be white. Needs trunk floor replaced (rusty) and some of the front seat seams restictched. Other than that Mike said the car looked good, sounded good and drove good. The owner is asking 13,500, told me he would take 12,000. Based on the above and the fact that it is a 350 and on a couple of other board members opinions I offered him 8,000. He said he wouldn't even consider it. Anyone else have any opinions on value??? Thanks Harv
Harvey, What is the definition of "looks good"? Is that good enough to eat off of, good enough to take to a show, good enough to win a show, or ? Can you post some pics of the inside, engine, etc.?
