This Buick right here is one of the best, most desirable in the world. A 1970 Stage-1 with the ultra rare 4-speed is extremely sought after. Only 664 were made. This one has iron clad documentation directly from Buick's records. Starting with a California car, it underwent a meticulous body off frame rotisserie restoration. Then it was rewarded with 399/400 points at a Buick GS Nationals. Recently won an AACA senior national first prize and a Grand National 1st place award. Extensive photos document the restoration. The colors are incredible too.
What is a Stage-1? It was Buicks top performance package and included the following over and above the GS 455:
Larger valves with heavier springs, rejetted carb, recurved distributor, high lift cam, upgraded oiling system, high volume fuel pump, HD cooling and a posi. The a/c cars came with 3.42 gears, non a/c cars have a 3.64 making them more desirable as a muscle car.
EXTERIOR: The factory Seamist color is unique and beautiful, I've heard so many compliments. We have photos of the body stripped down to a bare metal shell. It still retains it's original metal. Time was taken to make the body laser straight and all the body gaps fit precisely. The paint was laid out evenly and the clear coat is polished like glass. This paint is 13 years old now and it looks like it was done yesterday. I did not find any cracks, bubbles or shrinkage. The jambs are just as slick, even up by the hinges. The white vinyl top looks great against the green. All of the bright work was restored. The chrome was replated, stainless was straightened and polished. Correct reproduction G60-15 Goodyear Polyglass tires on mint condition GS mags. The glass is crystal clear all around. The windows roll up effortlessly and are perfectly aligned. All the weather strips and window seals were replaced. It has correct T-3 headlights.
INTERIOR: The pearl white really compliments the paint. The inside was completely gutted to a shell. Pictures show the original floors with the factory 4 speed hole. It was Dynamatted under the carpet. The dash was completely disassembled and restored. The gauges were sent out and restored, chrome plastic trim was replated. The knobs, vents, original radio, glovebox liner are all like new. It has factory gauges and tachometer, also a deluxe wheel. New upholstery on the seats and door panels. Headliner and visors were replaced. Every thing from carpet to headliner was replaced, it all fits and functions properly too.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: The original motor was completely rebuilt, it performs like new. It has correct casting codes, the block was decked during rebuild. The carb, distributor and alternator #s are all correct. Every component was restored and detailed to factory standards. There is a reproduction Delco battery and spring clamp cables. It features ram air, power steering and power brakes.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: It is like day one. The metal is pristine and it has a very neat coat of spatter finish paint. The trunk mat, weatherstrip, decals were replaced. The spare is a matching reproduction tire, the jack is restored like new. The jambs and under the trunk lid are painted slick as the outside. The trunk light works.
UNDERSIDE: The body was off the frame and flipped on a rotisserie. The chassis was stripped down bare, prepped and powder coated. It has the Rallye suspension which includes swaybars and boxed rear control arms. Every part of the suspension and steering was rebuilt. The brake system was completely restored. New lines, hoses, e-brake assembly. The fuel system was completely replaced- tank, straps, sending unit and lines. It has a new reproduction exhaust system. Looking up at the motor it is still spotless. The Muncie 4-speed has vin # matching this car. The trans and all it's related parts are spotless. The rear end is original and dated to this car. It is the most desirable 3.64 posi that came in non a/c 4-speed cars. The bottom of the car is restored to look factory new. All the finishes are proper, it even has assembly stickers and markings.
There is nothing to apologize for on this car. It is documented, judged as practically perfect, it's not only rare but highly desirable too. The new owner will be very proud and have no regrets.
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my professional impression of the vehicle.
Our salesmen are happy to assist with descriptions and making sure your questions are answered. One great suggestion is letting us do a walk around video that explains the car's condition in detail.
Don't be intimidated, contact sales now for a no pressure, no hassle experience!
815-323-6536 9-5 central
Answered ASAP
Stage-1
Power steering
Power brakes
Bucket seats
Consolette
Deluxe wheel
Factory gauges
Factory tachometer
Rallye suspension
3.64 posi
Reproduction tires
T-3 headlights
Sloan documented
Judging sheets
Restoration photos
What is a Stage-1? It was Buicks top performance package and included the following over and above the GS 455:
Larger valves with heavier springs, rejetted carb, recurved distributor, high lift cam, upgraded oiling system, high volume fuel pump, HD cooling and a posi. The a/c cars came with 3.42 gears, non a/c cars have a 3.64 making them more desirable as a muscle car.
EXTERIOR: The factory Seamist color is unique and beautiful, I've heard so many compliments. We have photos of the body stripped down to a bare metal shell. It still retains it's original metal. Time was taken to make the body laser straight and all the body gaps fit precisely. The paint was laid out evenly and the clear coat is polished like glass. This paint is 13 years old now and it looks like it was done yesterday. I did not find any cracks, bubbles or shrinkage. The jambs are just as slick, even up by the hinges. The white vinyl top looks great against the green. All of the bright work was restored. The chrome was replated, stainless was straightened and polished. Correct reproduction G60-15 Goodyear Polyglass tires on mint condition GS mags. The glass is crystal clear all around. The windows roll up effortlessly and are perfectly aligned. All the weather strips and window seals were replaced. It has correct T-3 headlights.
INTERIOR: The pearl white really compliments the paint. The inside was completely gutted to a shell. Pictures show the original floors with the factory 4 speed hole. It was Dynamatted under the carpet. The dash was completely disassembled and restored. The gauges were sent out and restored, chrome plastic trim was replated. The knobs, vents, original radio, glovebox liner are all like new. It has factory gauges and tachometer, also a deluxe wheel. New upholstery on the seats and door panels. Headliner and visors were replaced. Every thing from carpet to headliner was replaced, it all fits and functions properly too.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: The original motor was completely rebuilt, it performs like new. It has correct casting codes, the block was decked during rebuild. The carb, distributor and alternator #s are all correct. Every component was restored and detailed to factory standards. There is a reproduction Delco battery and spring clamp cables. It features ram air, power steering and power brakes.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: It is like day one. The metal is pristine and it has a very neat coat of spatter finish paint. The trunk mat, weatherstrip, decals were replaced. The spare is a matching reproduction tire, the jack is restored like new. The jambs and under the trunk lid are painted slick as the outside. The trunk light works.
UNDERSIDE: The body was off the frame and flipped on a rotisserie. The chassis was stripped down bare, prepped and powder coated. It has the Rallye suspension which includes swaybars and boxed rear control arms. Every part of the suspension and steering was rebuilt. The brake system was completely restored. New lines, hoses, e-brake assembly. The fuel system was completely replaced- tank, straps, sending unit and lines. It has a new reproduction exhaust system. Looking up at the motor it is still spotless. The Muncie 4-speed has vin # matching this car. The trans and all it's related parts are spotless. The rear end is original and dated to this car. It is the most desirable 3.64 posi that came in non a/c 4-speed cars. The bottom of the car is restored to look factory new. All the finishes are proper, it even has assembly stickers and markings.
There is nothing to apologize for on this car. It is documented, judged as practically perfect, it's not only rare but highly desirable too. The new owner will be very proud and have no regrets.
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my professional impression of the vehicle.
Our salesmen are happy to assist with descriptions and making sure your questions are answered. One great suggestion is letting us do a walk around video that explains the car's condition in detail.
Don't be intimidated, contact sales now for a no pressure, no hassle experience!
815-323-6536 9-5 central
Answered ASAP
Stage-1
Power steering
Power brakes
Bucket seats
Consolette
Deluxe wheel
Factory gauges
Factory tachometer
Rallye suspension
3.64 posi
Reproduction tires
T-3 headlights
Sloan documented
Judging sheets
Restoration photos