I hope I'm posting this in the right location. Hello all, While my wife was working today she spotted a GS convertible for sale. I can't believe she actually called me to see if I wanted her to stop and check it out, but of course I did. She calls back after a conversation with the seller. Her details are kind of sketchy, but it was a 69 Stage 1 convertible dark green with white top and interior. It had a rebuilt engine, bored 30 over with a cam. According to the seller it was "too much car for her". It sounds like a pretty rare car with 212 Stage convertibles built in '69. She wasn't sure about the options, but I will call and find that out tomorrow. My wife said the paint didn't look perfect, but looked good. It supposedly had the original top and interior, but she didn't look at it closely. What do you all think the value of this car? Thanks for any info, Brandon
I real nice red 4 speed 69 stage 1 sold or was offerred on here for about 22k. But it stayed on the Board a rather long time with no takers.
Documentation Hardest thing about the Stage 1 is proving that it's real. Especially if the engine's been rebuilt. Besides a different cam and oil pan tube, there isn't a telltale proving point on the Stage 1 (not part of the VIN). Any GS 400 convertible is a cool find but a true Stage is in the 20-25k range. Buyer beware. There's way more Stage One's for sale than were ever built by the factory.
Unfortunately, Sloan has no specific VIN information for the 1969 model year or prior (or model year 1971 either)
GS Facts & Figures Value Steven Dove's GS Facts and Figures book values a 1969 Stage 1 Convertible in Excellent condition at 20k. However that's from the 1992 edition of the book. And we all know things have gotten much crazier out there since then. :TU: :TU:
You can check some things that will help you decide.If it has these things it is most likley is a 69 Stage 1. Chrome valve covers and bolts . 5/8 in. pick up tube and oil galley. Rear gear of 3.42 a/c or 3.64 non. All posi. No 12 bolts that year.( that I know of.) All were made in Flint the 7 th digit of the vin. should be H. The engine code stamped between the 5 and 7 spark plug will begin with a RS.If the last 6 digits match the vin. then you have the original motor.(If not replacement or maybe a restamp) The carb is different on a 69 Stage 1 it should be #7029246 with mech.secondarys. The distributor should be #1111962. If it has all those things are correct it is real or someone has done a real good fake. If anyone disagees with what I replied with please set me straight. Dave
Thanks for the input guys! I talked to the guy selling it tonight. He swears it is a real Stage car with front disc brakes, A/C, and 68K original miles. The engine is equipped with Stage 2 cam, rebuilt carb, and rear carrier replaced because of broken gears. He stated that it has all the original parts including the dist and carb. Headers, Flowmaster exhaust and 3.23 gears seem to be the only non-original parts on the car. Best I could tell from his description It's light green, but not metallic, so I assume it's code 82 paint "olive beige". Original white top and bench seat interior which he says looks new. He stated that it was one of the best running and driving cars he's ever driven. I'm going to check it out on Saturday. If it's as nice as his description the only problem I would have is the color, it's not the flashiest color in the world, but I can live with that for a real Stage 1 convertible. Thanks again, Brandon
Light green or dark green? here is one that looks dark green, antique poly I think. http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=47904&highlight=69+gs
cjp69, He was asking high teens for the GS. It sounds like it is worth in the low twenties if it is a Stage and in very good condition. My wife said it might be that color, but she didn't remember it being metallic. She did say that it looked kind of like army green, which I think the Antique Poly does have a very army green look to it but I think it is metallic. So, I guess I'll find out for sure tomorrow. Thanks again everyone, Brandon
Hi Brandon Antique gold is gold, not green. Make a call and get the cowl tag - we'll decode it for you. ...and if it does turn out to be a true factory stage1 GS, and you purchase it, please consider registering it - thanks! :bglasses: PS - a factory stage1 convertible in any color would be desireable.
Brandon, Good luck with it, and let us know how it goes. If it is nice, and an original Stage 1 that still has the original running gear, that price doesn't sound bad. Especially since he is "asking" high teens and it is still for sale. Probably some room to move in that price.... :TU:
What a Bust The color on the car was Lime Green poly, which is funny that my wife couldn't describe the color to me, because we have a car that exact color! Anyhow, it was a GS 400, but not a Stage. It had the original white top and interior, hei ignition, matching number motor, stage one decals on painted valve covers, hood tach, drum brakes, wire mesh grill, looked good from down the street, but not so good upon closer inspection, and way over priced. It was maybe a $9,10k car max. It needed at least another $6k to make it a very nice car. The car is what I should have expected to see, but it wasn't what I thought I would see. I had planned on taking pictures of the car, but left my camera sitting on the kitchen table. Thanks guys for all the help and info! Brandon
