Catalog Auction Home Barrett-Jackson Houston 2022 Collector Cars (#25) 10/20/2022 1:00 PM CDT CLOSED! Lot #6801970 BUICK GS 455 STAGE 1 CONVERTIBLE Click image to enlarge PreviousNextSimilar Items Lot closed:$88,000 (25 bids) Remove from watchlist Add to watchlist Ask a question Barrett-Jackson Houston 2022 Collector Cars (#25) 10/20/2022 1:00 PM CDT CLOSED! Description Description: Categories: Item Reserve: No Reserve Year: 1970 Make: BUICK Model: GS STAGE 1 Style: CONVERTIBLE Vin: 446670H141108 Exterior Color: AQUA MIST Interior Color: PEARL WHITE Cylinders: 8 Engine Size: 455 CU. IN Transmission: 3-SPEED AUTOMATIC Short Description: GS 455 Stage 1 convertible finished in Aqua Mist with Pearl White interior, power white vinyl top with full length console, buckets, instrument gauges, convenience group, tilt steering, power brakes and locks, wide oval F70-14 tires. Long Description: This 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1 convertible is finished in Aqua Mist over Pearl White interior with white power vinyl roof. This "Brass Hat" demonstrator has had a no-expense-spared rotisserie restoration in 2021, which included NOS parts. Documented with the Sloan Museum report and Window Sticker. Displayed in the Class of 1970 Buick Stage 1 display at the by-invitation-only Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals in Rosemont, Il., November 2021. Originally sold by Smyly Buick. The Stage 1 engine was reported to produce 360hp from the factory, where actual tests proved output was closer to 425hp. However, the 510 ft/lbs of torque was enough to earn the reputation as one of the top five fastest muscle cars in 1970. The engine is paired with a Turbo 400 3-speed transmission and a posi-traction rear end. Interior attributes include: a full-length center console, bucket seats, power steering and brakes, and a tilt steering wheel. Finishing off with instrument gauges,Sonomatic radio and a convenience group, trunk light, mirror and map light. Riding on Firestone Radial tires on Buick Rallye wheels. Date: 10/22/2022 2:00 PM Video 1: Video 2: Video 3: Terms and conditions CONTRACTS There is no rescission, revocation, or canceling of bids. Please refer to your bidder agreement for the terms and conditions