1969 Buick GS
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The GS400 was a bit of a humble legend in the muscle car world when it arrived. Although its GM brethren motor divisions were producing cars like GTO, Chevelle SS and 4-4-2's, that didn't mean Buick was standing pat. In fact, the GS400 got standard functional hood scoops for '69, something none of its higher-profile corporate siblings had. The 'Cool Air' induction system used a twin-snorkel air cleaner with two foam muffs that sealed against the scoop openings. Some local circles even dubbed the car 'The Judge Killer'.
New for 1969 were the STAGE1 and STAGE2 options on these iconic muscle cars. STAGE1 boosted output to 345 bhp. It had a high-lift cam, 11. 0:1 compression instead of 10. 25:1, a special carburetor and fuel pump, and larger low-restriction exhausts. Currently under the hood is a numbers matching 400. The Build Sheet is included with this Buick and it also includes a binder full of restoration receipts. Power is paired to a 4-speed manual transmission and spins the Posi rear end to translate power to pavement. This GS400 Convertible is only 1 of only 351 4-speeds ever built. You can confidently drive this Buick anywhere although...