1971 GS Convertible - Green on Green - $14k

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1971 Buick GS Convertible - $14,000 (vallejo / benicia)
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1971 Buick GS

condition: fair
cylinders: 8 cylinders
drive: rwd
fuel: gas
odometer: 39160
odometer rolled over
paint color: green
size: full-size
title status: clean
transmission: automatic
type: convertible

1971 Buick GS Convertible: 455 with turbo 400. 1 of 825 built. Green on Green with black top, Rally wheels, rally steering wheel, tilt column. True GS, non-numbers matching. Engine had ~5k after rebuild. Parked non-op when transmission seals needed replacing. Have misc. spare parts available.

 

I recall seeing a restored '71 GS 455 (or Stage 1 optioned) convertible ... white body and green top and interior .... very striking reverse color combo twist on "green cars". I am guessing that this car's (in the ad) color is same/similar to Sherwood green?.

 

I remember a white over green ‘71 or ‘72 GS455 convertible from the Nats a decade or so ago. Real nice couple from SC, maybe Greenville? Original owner hauled hay to his horses in it and sold it to the couple when it was in the husband’s shop for window motors or something.
Patrick

 

Anyone available to go look at this for me?

 

That might be why it is not matching numbers. I would definitely look it over close.

 

It is the right color (for me!) And looks like it could be a good deal...

 

I was wondering who would call me. I like it. Oddly enough, the only two '71 GS's I've owned were/are Burnished Cinnamon.

It says "455" not original 455 car. I suspect an original 350 car (frame part # would tell that story) car but if CA rust-free might still be a good deal. An interior pic would sure be nice.

 

It's '70-72 at least.

 

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I admit I do like a 455 but in reality what do we need those extra cubes for. In my ragtop I would rather cruise in the slow lane because you get noticed more. More nods and thumbs up.

 

Aren't those 350 (BMD) emblems under the GS? So I would say maybe 350 GS.

 

1 of 825 built.???

 

WHY must cars like this be so darn far away from me !! I really want a 70-72 GS convertible.

 

I think they intended 656+165 = 821 non-Stage 1 GS convertibles. Not a normal way to breakdown the numbers.

Going by the numbers at the Buick Performance Club website:
Body Style 3/c 3/f 4s TH350 TH400 Eng Code Prod
Conv-350 6 0 51 599 0 TB 656
Conv-455 0 0 18 0 147 TR 165
Conv-Stg1 0 0 9 0 72 TS 81

 

The car is about 90 minutes or so if traffic is light. 2 hours more than likely during a weekday

 

I'll go get it for you
Wash it
Oil change
Full tank of gas
And get it to you then I get the retro GS

 

If it is rust free it would be worth the trip because you could spend almost double the amount of the car on metal and body work if you buy one with rust Issues.

 

Anyone get a respose from the seller?

 

Now you're using my ideas there Joe!!

 

You guys crack me up. lol.

Never replied back to me.