1970 Buick Stage 1 Convertible

1970 Buick Stage 1 Convertible

First time offered Is this fully restored rotisserie rare triple black 1970 Stage 1 Convertible. Restoration recently completed. SUMMARFactory 455 cubic inch Stage 1 V8 with correct matching stage 1 heads. Original Automatic TH400 3-speed automatic transmission Correct Black paint Correct Black top Correct Black interior Sale includes Sloan Museum Documentation Correct power steering Correct 4-wheel power drum brakes Correct Rallye Ride Control Suspension Correct Rallye wheels Correct 10-bolt rear axle 1 of only 2 Triple Black Convertibles built with this option group produced for the 1970 model year Buick s mighty GS is one of Detroit s all-time automotive success stories. Spawned from one of General Motors most conservative divisions it built a fast reputation as one of the meanest and most revered offerings of the muscle car era. And when you take a close look at a gem like this Triple Black Convertible you ll understand exactly why. 1 of only 2 Stage 1 drop-tops produced for the 1970 model year it s an inherently super scarce car. Naturally it wraps a highly accurate restoration around a near perfect numbers-matching drivetrain. And when you add in the fact that it s fully authenticated by official Sloan Museum Documentation you get one incredible investment grade classic that s almost guaranteed to appreciate. If you re looking for some old school muscle car attitude but want something that s unique enough to make even the most jaded gearheads take notice THIS is the car for you BODYWORK TRIMBorn with classic good looks this Buick s current condition comes courtesy of a complete ground-up restoration. The professional restoration began with a complete strip of what was a very solid body using all of the original sheet metal. No replacement sheet metal was acquired in the restoration process. With its metal clean and fully prepped the car s smooth fuselage was carefully sprayed in a correct layer of Black base coat clear coat process. And the result is one arrow-straight classic that displays a super-reflective finish possesses very few imperfections and presents as a stunning muscle car that literally embodies the term crowd-gathering appeal .By 1970 Buick had pretty much perfected its top dog performance offerings both mechanically and aesthetically. At the front of the car a clean grille hangs a bold GS emblem between a broad bumper chrome-trimmed headlights and clear parking lamps. Behind that grille a scooped hood hides correctly recessed wipers at the base of factory-tint glass polished stainless trim and correct White vinyl. At the sides of that hood traditional door handles and tri-shield stamped mirror perfectly complement tight wheel frames red-trimmed rocker guards and fresh GS Stage 1 ornamentation most of which is NOS. And at the back of the car a second broad bumper centers a classy BUICK script between clear tail lamps correct deck trim and a fourth GS emblem all of which is NOS parts including the tail lights and bumper.ENGINEWhile the exterior of this slick A-Body does an excellent job of upholding GM Design s world-class visual aesthetics the engine compartment is where purists REALLY start to take notice. And for good reason too because the 455 cubic inch Stage 1 V8 that s bolted between the car s freshly detailed fenders is the kind of killer powerhouse that makes people either put up or shut up. Turn the key and a big Quadrajet carburetor mixes air from a black dual-snorkel cleaner with fuel that s supplied by carefully bent OEM material and shoves it into a correct cast iron intake. That intake feeds cast iron heads which ride between an upgraded pointless distributor and fresh Packard TV R Suppression cables. Spent gases are jetted through correct cast iron manifolds which ride under polished and decaled valve covers. The bright red block looks fantastic framed in Satin Black fenders and dressed in an array of correct marks and decals. The aforementioned manifolds dump spent gases into a near exact duplicate of the original exhaust system which is aluminized pipes. Correct ancillary components like an authentic Delco Moraine brake booster a Saginaw steering box and cruise control prove that someone really sweated the details during this Buick s top-notch restoration.DRIVETRAIN SUSPENSIONUnder this Buick it s just as the factory planned except with much more precision and subsequently much more appeal. An original TH400 3-speed hangs a matching partial VIN between a correct 3925661 casting number. That stalwart gearbox jerks a correct 10-bolt axle which is finished with mild highway-friendly gears. Holding that killer drivetrain off the ground is a tagged Rallye Ride Control Suspension which pairs factory power steering with better springs better shocks a thicker front sway bar a standard rear sway bar and boxed rear control arms. During restoration the car s massive power-assisted drums were completely rebuilt to factory specifications. On the outside of those brakes are a set of NOS chrome Factory Buick Rallyes with red white and blue center caps. The car s frame is free of any major damage and is powder coated black to match its solid near prefect floors without the use of under coated to show off its detailed sheet metal. Much attention has been paid to making sure everything under this classic is clean and ready to roll including factory style tags labels and paint markings.INTERIORPop the sculpted doors and you ll find a correct code 158 Black interior that s still restoration-fresh in virtually every way. Comfy Drivers side power bucket seats complement stylish GS branded door panels. In front of those thrones is a fully restored straight dash which has a factory AM FM radio with and 8-track player and full y restored AC controls. The driver stays connected to the road thanks to a correct Buick Rallye Wheel which is not correct. However a very restorable Rim Blow wheel is included. Behind the passengers a black convertible cowl snaps tight over a restored trunk that s complete with a fresh mat a correct jack a full-size spare tire and a new deck lid decal.SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATIONThe aforementioned Sloan Museum documentsThis mean Triple Black drop-top pretty much defines investment grade muscle. It s rare... It s documented... And on top of all that it carries a highly accurate restoration that was perfected by a man who s known for building award-winning vehicles. If you find yourself searching for some sort of meaning in today s crowded clone-infested muscle car market this top-notch GS Stage 1 is as GM marketing put it something to believe in For more information please call 714-504-4649