1970 GS(X) Quartet

Discussion in 'Cars and Parts For Sale Leads' started by wovenweb, Aug 9, 2019.

  1. wovenweb

    wovenweb Platinum Level Contributor

    At Mecum Auction in Dallas and crossing the block on Friday, September 6th. I know a few of these have been discussed here on this board before. What I'm really curious about is what anyone knows about the Bamboo Cream car? A few people here may know that I have two '68 Firebirds that are twins. The last car wouldn't be an exact twin, but would be close to the GS 455 convertible project I have.

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    https://www.mecum.com/lots/DA0919-383582/1970-buick-gsx/

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    https://www.mecum.com/lots/DA0919-383583/1970-buick-gs-stage-1-prototype-show-car/

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    https://www.mecum.com/lots/DA0919-383584/1970-buick-gs-stage-1/

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    https://www.mecum.com/lots/DA0919-388878/1970-buick-gs-stage-1/
     
  2. tdacton

    tdacton Gold Level Contributor

    The GSX is my old car. More salt in the wound!
    Troy
     
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  3. Duane

    Duane Member

    Troy,
    I think I may have driven your car, 455 4-speed?
    Duane
     
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  4. tdacton

    tdacton Gold Level Contributor

    Yes it is.
     
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  5. Duane

    Duane Member

    OK,
    Did Mark Reeves do the car and deliver it to the Nationals?
    Duane
     
  6. docgsx

    docgsx It's not a GTX

    RE: the GSX. I know for a fact that the mileage is original. I located that car in Marne, Michigan in the early 80s. It took 20 years to pry it away from the owners. Fortunately, Troy and Mark did it justice! One of the finest examples to come from Then and Now.
     
  7. tdacton

    tdacton Gold Level Contributor

    That is the one!
    Troy
     
  8. Duane

    Duane Member

    Yeah,
    Mark Reeves made me hop in the car and drive it out of the trailer, how funny. I kind of felt the way the dealership guys must have felt when they were unloading the cars when they were new.

    It sure was an absolutely beautiful car. (Sorry, not trying to rub the salt in the wound a second time.)
    Duane
     
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  9. tdacton

    tdacton Gold Level Contributor

    My advice, NEVER, EVER, NEVER sell in a depressed time of your life! Things change over time and selling this car was my biggest mistake I've made in our hobby!
    Troy
     
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  10. BYoung

    BYoung Stage me

    I hear you Troy. I’m another example of someone who once owned an X and let it get away.
     
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  11. Duane

    Duane Member

    Brian,
    I believe that was my old one that I got out of California.
    Duane
     
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  12. BYoung

    BYoung Stage me

    You are correct Duane. And to this day I appreciate how much you guided me on that restoration. It was tough to let her go but the kids were growing up and they needed more attention than the car.
     
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  13. docgsx

    docgsx It's not a GTX

    This is the exact reason why I keep my low dollar, GS tribute car… It’s not worth much but I get incredible satisfaction out of driving it
     
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  14. wovenweb

    wovenweb Platinum Level Contributor

    Okay, so the Bamboo Cream car is an unknown.

    I’m curious if the owner of the other 3 owns that one also...it isn’t on his website.
     
  15. Brett Slater

    Brett Slater Super Moderator Staff Member

    I think that white one was a NY Craigslist car back in 2011 ish.

    If I remember correctly, it was around $25K.
     
  16. wovenweb

    wovenweb Platinum Level Contributor

    Last edited: Aug 18, 2019
  17. 41speciman

    41speciman Well-Known Member

    Selling anything is a regret done it to many times myself
     
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  18. wovenweb

    wovenweb Platinum Level Contributor

  19. wovenweb

    wovenweb Platinum Level Contributor

    I looked in the Stage 1 registry and did not see this car listed there.
     
  20. STAGE III

    STAGE III Lost Experimental 455-4 Bolt Main Block.

    Thats cuz they ain't needin no hot headed Italian ,New Jersey troublemakers in thar!
     

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