1969 Buick GS400
Price
$39,750
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| Engine | 464ci |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Drive | RWD |
| VIN | 446379H273397 |
| Mileage | 20,760 |
| Exterior | Yellow |
| Interior | Black |
| Stock NO | 1853 |
| Fuel economy |
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This 1969 GS400 is about as cool a Buick as you will find. This rust-free car combines the refined lines of a Buick coupe with a raucous 455ci engine to create a ride that will not go unnoticed. To be sure, this is a genuine 446-code GS400. It has seen a great deal of recent work to make it a turn-key car for the next owner. And while those beefy Mickey Thompson rear tires might suggest this is not an ordinary Buick, as soon as you turn the key it will remove all doubt.
Let’s start with the impressive underside of this GS. The frame and floors appear original and solid throughout without any signs of trauma. Note the absence of any factory or aftermarket undercoating too. It can be hard to find such a specimen, GS or otherwise. The body wears a nice driver quality repaint in the original Cameo Cream (base/clear) while the vinyl top appears original. There are a few small paint touch-ups and some minor road rash down low, but it is very presentable and looks good overall. Much of the brightwork is original and in nice shape, though there are some new pieces and a rechromed front bumper. All lighting was replaced with LEDs except the headlights. The front wheels are 14” with 225/70 Cooper tires while the rears are 15” with 275/60 Mickey Thompsons.
The original engine was replaced in favor of a 455ci with a 0.038” overbore (resulting in 464ci). This is a fresh build with ported heads, new pistons, and a big solid lifter camshaft. It is topped by a Buick Stage 1 intake with an Edelbrock AVS2 carburetor and an open air cleaner, while underneath is a steel SRE 7-quart oil pan. As with most big cam engines, there is not much vacuum at idle so an auxiliary Leed vacuum pump was installed for good power brake operation. The timing was locked as well. The headers and intake have been all ceramic coated and look great. The dual 3” exhaust with X-pipe feeds 2-1/2” mufflers and 3” resonators. The fuel tank was removed and cleaned and a new fuel pump was installed. There is also a new radiator and fan clutch.
The black vinyl interior is stock with the exception of the underdash gauges for water temperature and oil pressure and a big tachometer. A modern AM/FM stereo was recently installed too. The front bucket seats have new upholstery and look great. The center console flows nicely through the horseshoe shifter to the Buick lettering. All seat belts and buckles are present including those for the front shoulder belts. This GS is equipped with a factory remote mirror and tilt steering column along with a set of rubber floor mats. The headlights, turn signals / canceller, courtesy lights, and backup lights all work properly as do the horn and wipers. Originally a factory a/c car, the compressor and hoses have been removed. The heater core and blower motor are both new. The trunk has been freshened up as well.
There is a lot to like with this one. It has excellent bones and loads of recent performance upgrades and other mechanical service. Not to mention being a tough looking GS400. If you like to cruise slowly and quietly down the boulevard then this Buick is not for you. But if you want to make your presence known and have a little fun in the process then you’ve found you car.
Features
- Power Steering
- Tilt Wheel
- Power Brakes
- AM/FM Stereo
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