1968 BUICK GS 400 CONVERTIBLE
1968 BUICK GS 400 CONVERTIBLE
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1968 BUICK GS 400 CONVERTIBLE
High Bidder: DropTop
Highest Bid: $28,500 (USD)
End Date:
Location:
Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania 17961
Seller:
Engine:
455ci V8
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
39,511 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
446678B104195
AutoCheck Report
Not Available
Lot Number:
87132950
Location:
Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania 17961
Seller:
Engine:
455ci V8
Transmission:
Manual
Odometer:
39,511 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
446678B104195
AutoCheck Report
Not Available
Lot Number:
87132950
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If a bid is placed within the last minute of an auction, an additional minute is added to ensure all bidders have a fair chance to bid. Bid carefully. Please complete your vehicle due-diligence prior to bidding. Bids are binding and by placing your bid you agree to our User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
OVERVIEW
This 1968 Buick GS 400 convertible is powered by a 455ci V8 mated to a four-speed Muncie manual transmission. Finished in Scarlet Red with black convertible top over a black vinyl interior, this award-winning muscle car is now offered by the selling dealer with a binder of receipts, documentation, trophies, and a clear title.
Highlights
- One of 2,454 GS 400 convertibles built by Buick for the 1968 model year
- True GS 400 convertible according to the trim tag
- 428-horsepower 455ci V8 engine
- Buick-specific 8.2-inch BOP 10-bolt rear axle
Ownership History
- Offered by a dealer
- Current location: Pennsylvania
EXTERIOR
- Scarlet Red paint
- Black convertible top
- Hood scoop
- Driver-side chrome mirror
- Remote-adjustable
Updates
- Exterior color has been changed from the original Ivory Gold Mist
WHEELS AND TIRES
- 15-inch stock wheels
- Buick center caps
- Staggered-width BFGoodrich Radial T/A raised white letter tires
- 215/70 front
- 255/60 rear
INTERIOR
- Black vinyl upholstery
- Bucket seats
- Center console with tachometer and manual shifter
- Power steering
- Aftermarket retro-look AM/FM stereo
INSTRUMENTS
- Gauges
- 120-mph speedometer
- Clock
- Fuel
- Console-mounted 6,000-rpm tachometer
- Under dash-mounted auxiliary gauges
- Odometer shows 39,511 miles
- True mileage according to the title
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Engine
- 455ci V8
- Dyno rated at
- 428 horsepower
- 468 lb-ft of torque
- 1970-71 Buick block
- Holley 750cfm four-barrel vacuum-secondary carburetor
- TA Performance Stage 1 Street Eliminator aluminum heads
- Wiseco forged pistons
- Bored .040 over
- ARP fasteners
- MLS head gaskets
- Upgraded valvetrain components
- Performance camshaft
- MSD distributor
- Aluminum radiator
- Dual electric fans
- Dyno rated at
Transmission
- Four-speed Muncie manual
Service History Highlights
- Original engine has been replaced
UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST
- Buick-specific 8.2-inch BOP 10-bolt rear axle
- Power front disc brakes
- Dual exhaust system
TRIM TAG DECODER
- DATE, 09D - Fourth week of September, 1967
- STYLE, 44667 - GS 400 convertible
- PLANT, BAL - Baltimore, MD
- TRIM, 178 - Black vinyl upholstery
- PAINT, G2 - Ivory Gold Mist with Black convertible top
KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS
- This Buick is said to be free from any substantial imperfections
ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE
- Binder of receipts
- Documentation
- Trophies
Congrats Drop Top!
BID: $28,500
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BID: $22,500
Power top ?
BID: $22,000
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BID: $20,500
@Route61 – I most likely won't have a chance to get it on a 4 post lift before the weekend but if I do I will get those pictures uploaded immediately, in the mean time I can try to take some better ones while it is on the floor here as well. ...
@Route61 Thank you!
@3PEDLM – Additional underside photos ideally with the car on a lift with close ups of the frame rails and front and rear suspension please. ...
I most likely won't have a chance to get it on a 4 post lift before the weekend but if I do I will get those pictures uploaded immediately, in the mean time I can try to take some better ones while it is on the floor here as well.
BID: $19,888
Additional underside photos ideally with the car on a lift with close ups of the frame rails and front and rear suspension please.
BID: $19,388
BID: $18,888
BID: $18,277