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1970 Buick GSX Prototype Show Car Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 284 Video V8TV
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1970 Buick GSX Prototype Show Car Muscle Car Of The Week Episode 284 Video V8TV
Most of us have a particular car that left a mark on us, and this Muscle Car Of The Week left a burnout on host Kevin Oeste’s brain like a Buick 455 burning bias ply tires across a slick parking lot. This week, Oeste is united with a childhood dream car, seeing the 1970 Buick GSX Stage 1 “Prototype” show car in person for the first time at the 2018 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals in Chicago. It was one of many special moments from the MCACN show, and a great example of why all muscle car fans should attend this amazing event. Special thanks to car owner Brad Conley for the personal tour of the GSX.
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[@usapatriot7322]

I love this car. I was born in 68 and in my teens every one in my neighborhood was rebuilding and upgrading Chevys, Mercs, Olds, from 67 to 69 model years. I helped my buddy bore his 69 Camaro 307 to 30 over with a drill , a 3 stone hone and a micrometer. Tossed some TRW forged pistons in, a radical cam, corvette manifold, a quadrajet and viola we had the same compression ratio as a 396. He could lay rubber for a block. I was hooked. Too many stories to tell after that. I now have an 05 Buick Lacrosse GXS which claims 240 hp but to my surprise it turns out 303hp @ 6800rpm. Life is good. Buick never ceases to put a smile on my face. Thanks for showing this beauty.

[@Shadow_Banned_Conservative]

My story is similar to yours, the 70 GSX is my dream car, I'd love to put together a GSX clone one day and drive it. My fascination with this car came when my grandmother gave me her 71 Skylark coupe when I was 15, about six months before I was even old enough to get my learner's permit. I remember driving it to school when I was 16 and getting a lot of attention because it wasn't a Chevelle, 442, or Nova. Like myself, before seeing one never knew that Buick made this kind of vehicle. I have a lot of memories of working on this car, putting in my first stereo system, a Kraco stereo-in-a-box system from Checker Auto that was on sale for $30. It was cheap but at least it was FM stereo and cassette with two speakers and not the stock base AM radio that came with the car. The car was unique, a white 350/2bbl coupe with a painted black top. And the only power option it had was power steering. My grandmother special ordered it with low gears in the rear, no A/C, and no power brakes. Even so it was pretty quick off the line and would top out at about 98 MPH. My best friend's father bought an 87 IROC the year I turned 16 and we raced one day, surprisingly I stayed with him until I hit that magic 98 MPH where he walked away from me. Unfortunately the car was destroyed 4 years later when my ex-wife was t-boned after a kid ran a stop sign, hit it square in the passenger door and bent the frame. I've always loved Buicks and almost bought a 69 Rivera GS, my second favorite Buick to replace my Skylark. The Chevelles, 442s, and Lemans were nice vehicles but they just never really did it for me. I love the exclusivity of the Buick.

[@stripervince1]

Great story. That car is beyond amazing.

[@V8TV]

We agree!

[@jamesduhachek7546]

Yeah I really love old Buicks.

[@jetrick105]

So true about the special car in your life. When I was 8 my mother bought a new 1970 Skylark Custom. When I turned 18 she gave it to me. That car would smoke the tires. I have since become a corvette guy but I still look at the GS's and GSX's. It brings back so many memories.

[@LR-my2di]

I just came across this video. Two weeks ago I was at the 4-day 2021 Buick GS Nationals in Bowling Green, KY where there were over 70 GSX's taking part in the 50th anniversary celebration of the GSX. A big police escorted GSX Parade was made through town. Wow. The locals loved it! Buick GS and turbo Regals muscle cars everywhere! Three solid days of Buick drag racing in perfect weather. A Buick muscle car mecca.

[@mohsenkazemi2005]

Congratulations 💎🏆, So nice 455 GS Wight Skylark, this six pack mussel car is so incredible, I love it 👍🏼✨🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@bbb462cid]

Brad did an amazing job, and he's one of the Good Guys too.

[@kurtmeyers3469]

The big bad black GS on the right, I've owned that same picture since 1985!!

[@1sh1kll9]

Love this car. Had a 70 GS455. Red with white vinyl top and white interior. My family has had Buicks in years past. Wish I had a G body Regal now.

[@acts2211]

How awesome is it that you get to see your childhood dream car so many years later

[@nickbruni8041]

Thank You for reposting this vid .🙏🏼 My condolences to the family and to Kevin about His friend. This Car will live on as a rolling memorial .⛽️✊🏼

[@jimklinkhardt5495]

Best spot yet. See you in November with a finished product you might like.😉

[@Ibby.M.I.786]

So stoked that he used the vehicle too and not just left it as an ornament. It is a beautiful piece of mopar history

[@bobsilver3983]

VERY cool story! My dad bought a brand new 1969 Pontiac Custom-S 2 door post. I was one year old when it was new. I learned how to drive in that car in 1985., by then it was dented up, rusty...Minnesota...and it was burning oil. My dad sold it to a small local junk yard for $150 summer of 1986. My dad teared up when we dropped it off there. I still remember that car well, and remember how COLD the A/C was on that car.

[@V8TV]

Another cool story with a not-so-happy ending, but at least you had some great years with the car! We like those Custom S cars, they are cool.

[@electrichellion5946]

I had a ‘69 Custom S back in the early nineties. Wish I still had the car.

[@balanced777]

Kevin, I just wanted you to know that I am also a huge Buick GS fan. The first time I saw this car in person was about 1980. It was siting in front of an auto body shop on Brookpark rd in Parma, Ohio. I was driving by and thought it was a regular Apollo white GSX and stopped to look at it. That is when I noticed the wild interior and spoilers and pearl white paint. I think this was the first time Brad Conley was having it restored. If I remember correctly Len Imke Buick in Lorain, Ohio bought both of the 1970 Stage1 show cars from Buick and was not supposed to sell them to the public. The other show car was a Pearl Red Stage1 hardtop with an all White interior including the carpet, steering wheel and dashboard. Also it had clear glass with no tint so that you could see inside of it easily at the car shows. Unfortunately the original Stage1 engine is long gone from that car. At the time I owned a 1972 Stage1 that was Seamist Green just like your Dads car. I paid $700 for it and it was my daily driver. It was a sleeper and even had the same exact hubcaps as your dads car. Sadly only the memories remain, the car is long gone. Thanks for the great after hours show and feature on this RARE Buick. I really enjoyed watching it from my home here in Southern California. Now if they would just have a West Coast MCACN show that would be sweet! Keep up the Great work!!

[@V8TV]

Thanks for the great notes and feedback! The green '72 was eventually sold to a neighbor of ours, and is long, long gone. The salty Chicago area roads consumed that car. I believe you're correct on the Imke connection. The red car is still out there as well. Glad you enjoyed the After Hours show, we do all we can to share as much of the MCACN show as we can with Muscle Car fans all over the world. Thanks again!

[@stephenhans189]

This one is absolutely love of my life❤❤❤❤❤❤. This the standard I measure every other car by 🇺🇸💯❤️

[@jeanninejeff5456]

I too share your love for the early 70's GS/GSX, my first car was a 14 year old Orange 1972 Skylark, will always have a place in my heart.

[@stevemcdonald7918]

The Buick GS Display was great, but that GS was beyond beautiful, great video from the “Dude who claps for himself”

[@williamboardman9476]

I also had that poster of the black BUICK GS...and saw very early dealer ordered GSX....still one owner, upstate NY.

[@dwreckbaker6382]

Torque monster you got there

[@PETERLINNAH]

Great story Kevin! My first car was a 1965 Buick Gran Sport which I bought when I was 18 in 1970. It had the 401 nailhead, factory 4-speed, black bucket seats, and was white with a black top. It was a torque monster and lots of fun for an 18 year old kid. I have loved Buick’s ever since.

[@mikemike8087]

Thanks for showing that it does mean a lot takes me back to a better time

[@johndicarlo4469]

I saw that car at the GS Nats in 1996. I took a bunch of photos of it because I had never seen one like it. I was there with my own 70 Skylark which I had cloned into a GS455. The prototype's paint was the three stage White they put on Cadillacs at that time. The custom leather interior and seat design in the prototype was out of this world. The rear spoiler was really cool, and the front spoiler was much more pronounced than a regular GS. The hood scoops were also much larger than on the stockers. That is one cool Buick GSX!

[@LR-my2di]

I love the GS Nats.! $@ years and running!

[@daleliske9757]

That's awesome. Biggest thumbs 👍 is the fact that it was DRIVEN. I've watched many videos of "my classic car" with Dennis Gage, where he visits with NPD ownership of low milage and some rare, but they don't get driven. They stay locked up. Oh sure they go drive them maybe 5 miles at a whopping 25 mph. Just for a 20 minute TV show. And Dennis Gage responded to me with... well they are being preserved for the future. Who's going to see them, they don't allow the public into their warehouse collection . My point is, this is an EXTREME 1 of 1 car, and it was driven 80,000 miles, people had fun exercising this car.! Instead of putting it in a glass case with do not drive or it will depreciate in value.!

[@ivastewart7106]

WOW, I DIDN'T THINK THAT THIS CAR WAS REAL, BECAUSE I GOT THE 1/18 SCALE DIECAST OF THIS CAR, THAT I HAD FOR YEARS NOW, I HAVE THREE OTHER GSX'S ,AND TWO OTHER STAGE ONES, THIS IS MY FAVORITE MUSCLE CAR SINCE HIGH SCHOOL, GREAT VIDEO THANK YOU SO MUCH. 🕊🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯🕊

[@V8TV]

That is so awesome! So glad you liked the video and got to see a special version of a favorite car! Thanks for posting!

[@robertbaron3242]

This brings back memories of seeing a unique 1970 GS455 on the showroom floor of Rank & Son Buick in Milwaukee. The car was direct from Buick but was painted a custom orange color with white (I believe leather) interior. I do remember it was an automatic but not sure if it was a Stage 1. I do recall asking about the car and being told it was produced for auto shows around the country. This was just before I bought my Saturn Yellow 70 GSX Stage 1 automatic from the original owner with 18K miles for $2300. In the mid to late 60's/early 70's Rank & Son was the largest Buick dealer in Wisconsin and one of the largest in the Midwest and it was not unusual for them to have some interesting cars due to their clout with Buick. Wish I still had the GSX.

[@gene978]

That was awesome Kevin. This is what it’s all about. When we were young something caught our eyes and tugged at our hearts either in the metal or a picture. I studied all cars in the neighborhood and visitors that came to the house. I was never fortunate enough to go to any car shows growing up. My first was the Atlantic City Auction held in February back in 1986 and I was almost in tears I was so excited at age 24.The following year I made a purchase and I was king of the streets with my 1963 Suicide Door Lincoln in sky blue. In perfect Drivers condition no flaws and everything working with low low miles. 60K I even drove it home to the Worc. County area. 5.5 hour drive. Praying the first hour. Then I had the bug after that to obtain more. Awesome Story Kevin.

[@V8TV]

Cool story as well! Love those Lincolns!

[@gene978]

V8TV Hey Thank you so much! I never expected a Reply WOW :))

[@jeffreymueller7397]

I had a 1970 Buick skylark, loved it to death! Went to a show in my hometown and there it was on a turntable a Buick GSX. WOW!!!!

[@Sir.VicsMasher]

1970 GSX was also my favorite dream car when I was in high School during the 90's followed by the 69 Corvette ZL1 an Camaro ZL1

[@jeffcolt9185]

mine to, also the Z11 427 chevy

[@mikemike8087]

I can feel what you say my first car was a 1970 Buick GS most beautiful Hood you ever seen

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

Nice story about your dad’s Skylark Kevin and WOW this GSX is holy grail of Buicks! To me makes it more cool because it was on the street in early years!

[@V8TV]

It's a real car for sure!

[@jeremythompson9895]

Do the brothers have any T-37 Pontiac LeMans in their collection? If so I'd love to see that. Thanks Kevin and keep up the good work brother!!!

[@dobermanpac1064]

I worked for Buick for years and this one was one of my Top 10 cars. Glad you got to see her in person. 👍👍

[@gregkistner1955]

Definitely a great car!

[@ozzstars_cars]

Kevin it's super cool that you got to 'meet' your favorite poster car. Thanks for sharing the experience!

[@V8TV]

You're welcome! Glad you like it!

[@LR-my2di]

@@V8TV Kevin, your love of the GSX is very well-placed and shows that you know your stuff when it comes to muscle cars. You don't just follow the common trend. Deceased editor and GTO guru Paul Zazarine once admitted in Muscle Car Review that the 1970 GSX Stage 1 "had it all" and was the best overall muscle car ever produced in that early Golden Age of Muscle Cars. He also claimed that it was the most solid and best handler of all the muscle cars that he ever drove. .

[@wilyodysseus5508]

My first was a Buick with the 455, the centurion convertible I found in a field in Long Island. New brakes, lines and tires and some cherry bomb mufflers and I was off. I would like to take this moment to thank the trooper that pulled me over on a beautiful Sunday morning and did not give me a ticket. In spite of the fact he told me I was clocked at 126mph.

[@MrBlackbutang]

Absolutely Feckin Awesome! Top of my list. Prototype = utopia ++++

[@catfishcorner7116]

Great video I saw this car at the show and it’s one of my all time favorite cars! And meeting you and having you on my channel Catfish Corner was a real treat! Keep doing your thang man!🐟

[@V8TV]

Thanks Catfish! Always appreciate your kind feedback and enjoy your channel as well!

[@jeffducharme1236]

Awesome

[@rickfalk9319]

I remember this car too! My 1st car was a 68 Special and I loved it. It was so much fun, I had to look into other Buicks of this body style...This car is what made me love the the Buick GSX in Apollo white, what a beautiful car!!

[@philliplopez8745]

Buick always had the best interiors .

[@LR-my2di]

True.

[@jeffreynolds3848]

Great piece, Kevin! I didn’t know anything about this car before and am just beginning to build up my knowledge of Buick as well as Pontiac (and others!) with your very informative and enjoyable vids!

[@ashqelon7267]

That's funny, 1st time I ever got behind wheel of a car was my Brothers 63 Falcon 6 cyl with a pool Q ball on the column shifter knob. He said "gas pedal on right goes down "some", the Left pedal comes up "some" at the same time. He used the term "Feathering it". Gas down hard, Left clutch pedal up sorta fast, Chirp was the first time first action I ever did. Lost my fear when it played music.

[@knowledgesomemore3564]

Great story, I learned on a 64 Falcon with the shifter on on the column. It took me several tries before I got the hang of it. That was 1967 and I was 9 year's old. There's nothing that compared to Dad teaching me how to drive. Thanks for the memories Dad.👍👍😁

[@mazmorbid5840]

Very nice, I never knew about these cars, now I do, thanks, great video :)

[@tonystoakley5816]

love this episode thanks Kevin

[@northpole77]

Agree , I’m drooling

[@brendasnider7158]

Funny how that happens even though you love them all, one does it for you when I eight yrs old our upstairs neighbor had a 55 Chev and that was it a 55 fan for life !

[@knowledgesomemore3564]

Wow sounds like my story.Our next door neighbor had a 69 Judge with the hide away lights.I was 11 year's old.I'm 62 now and still love that Judge to this day!!!✌️👍👍

[@electrichellion5946]

It’s one of my all time favorite Buick cars too.

[@bigbandsrule]

My dad took me to Massey Buick on West Liberty Blvd in Pgh pa in 1971 to trade in his 66 olds toronado - he walked by a recent trade and stopped dead in his tracks - once he saw the Saturn Yellow GSX - he had to have it. It was a Stage I model with auto trans (darn) As a 14 yr old my eyes lit up as well. Since he took bus to work - I knew it would be sitting in driveway a lot. Needless to say he let my older brother drive it to Canevin high school then me and then my younger brother. It was very quick when you stomped on it at around 35mph - get to 75-80 in no time. I had a blast street racing it and taking it to South Park Eat'n Park with drive up service. Got stolen in 1986 with around 78000 miles on it - last we saw of it - sad ending - cool car though

[@howabouthetruth2157]

What a GORGEOUS car!!! Ya know, at first glance, I couldn't stand that interior, I thought it looked to "loud" and crazy......but upon closer inspection, it looks really great, and SO unique. Nothing else like it.

[@danielbrealey2924]

I notice i like a lot of cars these days that i used to dislike for a variety of reasons. Tastes change with age and rarity of the more popular models means you lust after cars you once turned your nose up at for other "cooler" models... Just something I've noticed over the years

[@acts2211]

Awesome prototype

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Wow.Lucky you.For years,I've seen a Yellow version drive through Flint MI,but only got that close.

[@mikeraftis6332]

Baddest street car made in 1970.

[@stevencovington4715]

Brad Conley has to be probably THE luckiest Buick fan ever. he owns THE only 1970 GSX prototype, THE only 1971 BLACK GSX, THE sole remaining GNX prototype (It was made from a 1986 Grand National)... Lucky Dog! And a pretty cool guy to be honest, if you ever meet him. (Corrected the name, but I had the correct person in mind. Glad that YOU caught it, and did not chastise me for an innocent blunder.)

[@V8TV]

While I'm not a big believer in luck.. (to me, luck equals opportunity + action) - Brad is a great example of someone who has made some great choices to be able to be the keeper of such amazing cars! And he is a cool guy, for sure!

[@stevencovington4715]

Thanks for catching my tiny error (I corrected the name. Lawrence Conley was the man that used to own "Tweaked" the Turbo Regal Race car... Interesting, I had never caught that two significant people in the Buick world have the same last name.

[@artbrookey3341]

In 1984 I bought a 1970 GS 455, not the Stage 1...but, did anyone know, if you knew the right box to check, the right sales mgr, in 1970 you could get a Stage 11 package? It was delivered to the dealer in the trunk..consisted of better cam, lifters, intake, carb, headers and up grade for the distributor..most were installed at the dealer. Easily put the car in the high 11's and low 12's

[@russmarasheski7005]

You must've meant the full Stage 2 options??? And yes, the Stage 2s with all options and stock differential would run 11s with some sticky tires.... rumor has it there were some experimental racing heads that leaked out and with the aforementioned items broke 500hp easily....

[@kensnyder2340]

@@russmarasheski7005 , I rode in a GS 455 back in 1969 in Delaware and the owner had installed the stage 2 goodies. Man what a ripper. He never really raced it that I new of but from that ride he could have beaten most cars. The Buick & 442's were more expensive so a lot of the Ford, Chevy Guys didn't look at them when buying.

[@russmarasheski7005]

@@kensnyder2340 I'm partial because my first car was a 72 Skylark and I Love the idea of luxury with muscle but the full fledged (ALL Stage 2 options) Stage 2 is DEFINITELY my favorite Classic.....

[@knowledgesomemore3564]

My buddy had a 70, Buick Electric 225 with a Stage 1 in it.This was in 76 in highschool and no one could beat this car. We always got a good laugh at the look on those cat's with their Roadrunner's, Stingray's, and Mustang's after we'd drag their asses Down the strip, street or just from the red light.I can remember only one dude beating his Duece and that was a 70 Chevelle SuperSport with the almighty LS6.Even then it only beat him by about a car and a half.It was a Head up race and they were even the first half of the race.But that LS6 was to much on top end.He ended up losing the car because the paperwork wasn't right and it had gotten towed to the pound.Didn't know how special that car was till year's later!!!✌️🤭👍👍

[@LR-my2di]

@@knowledgesomemore3564 Plus the Electra 225 weighed about 600 pounds more than the Chevelle!

[@gary9426]

Not crazy about the interior, but this is an awesome ride!

[@youdontsay2181]

Great story Kevin,of your journey, and the car's....thx, great channel

[@V8TV]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the kind words!

[@DavidR-ub2dp]

The owner us so fortunate to have this icon love buick since I was a kid as well my uncle still has his in storage it has a little under 60 thousand miles his is apolo white and it's a 4spd m22 he paid almost forty six hundred dollars back in 1970

[@Schwxrzritter]

Just a Buick 350? I mean I know it's no 455, but those Buick 350s are still so cool, and pack some potential. I'm looking forward to building my 71 Skylarks 350!

[@V8TV]

They do have potential... keep us posted on your plan for yours!

[@davidconkling3655]

Great Showmen you are!. With all the cars you show. The. # 1 1970 Buick GSX is that car. The STUMP Puller!!!. And Super HOT. Better than a Hot model. You know me. On Reviews. My uncle worked for GM for 41 years. I love cars that the speed ometer. Goes up too 160. When I was 10 to 16 yrs. Old. Then I saw a Regular GS. fell in Love. They have a lot more Power than I could ever imagine!!! Had two 70 GS,s 455,s.Those were the days for me ... WOW / HOT!!!!.

[@billharden7127]

NICE.

[@matthewking8944]

great video

[@ericcurlett811]

Beautiful

[@jeremythompson9122]

My grandfather was a Sheriff when I was a kid and he always had 383 and 440 interceptor powered Plymouth's and his personal car was a 69 Roadrunner 383-727 auto. Thats how I acquired my taste for late 60s-early 70s Mopar muscle cars. I love all muscle cars really but especially Mopars because my grandfather was a Plymouth man. That is an awesome car right there. The meanest car ever produced by Buick. Id take a 70 GSX Stage 1 over pretty much any mid size GM muscle car. Really fast and also very comfortable I'm sure because its a Buick👍👍

[@markfonseca4641]

Holy smokes nice!!!

[@drewt2790]

I guess ever boys gets a taste when they're 13... Mine happened at World of Wheels show at McCormick Place in Chicago. I saw a '69 Pontiac Firebird Convertible painted Black Cherry with a black interior and top. It's still burned into my mind 35 years later.

[@stacydornan9765]

Damn rhats one hell of a Buick

[@loucaruso3971]

On GSX, Tacs On Hood, On Reg GS 455 Stage 1s Tach By Steering Wheel, This Car Unbelievablely Had NO TACH !!! Stay Strong....Peace

[@petemedina8446]

Beautiful car there I like it in white with the black center in the hood sharp

[@DavidR-ub2dp]

Wow the holy grail of the gsx awesome minblower

[@deansapp4635]

My childhood fav car was a Yugo said no one ever, PS, Why did Yugo s come standard with a rear window defroster ? To keep your hands warm while pushing it

[@floydcooley1]

That must've been a great experience for you. I love the GSX, especially since I bought a Grand National brand new in 1986. I still regret selling it 5 years later. My only critique wild be those seats. Otherwise beautiful.

[@knowledgesomemore3564]

You're talking about the two baddest Buick's Ever made Period.👍👍

[@alexramirez8143]

Im a fan of buiks skylark riviera wildcats. GS i got a 68 riviera GS center console shifter with a 455 bored out

[@jimloucks3111]

Everytime Buick put an X on a badge it changed the game, almost as to tease the public of what you could have in a limited form.

[@davehelmboldt6790]

Kev...you lucky dog!

[@anthonyparlin9418]

So cool to see one of these show piece automobiles that got to see real world use. Cars weren’t built to sit around and be wiped with a diaper.

[@edcain3676]

Torque Monster,Love the Color Combo Inside & Out.They Say This Is Only Beast That Was Capable of BEATING HEMIS @ the Strips.Hope Ur Friend Remembers U & Gives U FIRST DIBS,If & When He Decides To Part W,/ It !!

[@knowledgesomemore3564]

This car was and still is a Hemi killer! All those Hemi guy's know this!!!🤫🤭✌️

[@LR-my2di]

Sure was and Richard Lasseter proved it in a magazine challenge from a hot-shot 1970 Hemi GTX owner back in Dec. 1984 when the March 1985 issue of Muscle Car Review carried the big article that featured the race on the cover. That GS cleaned the Hemi's clock.

[@455buick6]

@@knowledgesomemore3564 Yeah and they don't like it either, heh heh heh.

[@kingjulian291]

Interesting they also moved the tachometer from the hood.

[@bobsilver3983]

Love that car, but, I'm glad the front spoiler didn't get put on production cars.

[@Ed70Nova427]

Do they still allow these car shows in California? I haven't seen anything like this in many years.

[@V8TV]

The Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals is a one-of-a-kind in Chicago. There are other indoor shows in CA, but I don't know if they are back up and running these days.

[@ryans2kidz]

I watched all of the videos of the 65 Chevelle build. I'm working on a 1964 Chevelle. Can you recommend a good stock hood hinge or hood hinge spring for my Chevelle? I purchased a set from ss396 that won't hold the hood all the way up. Thanks

[@V8TV]

These guys do a nice job of rebuilding stock hinges - www.sms-auto.com/

[@w41duvernay]

Buick should have made these, and made them with a Stage 2 455.

[@chrislohr6169]

Looks like it has bucket rear seats

[@neilbradley2150]

I thought all stage 1 cars got 3:64 positive traction rear ends or did they option it with the 3:42 .

[@AlexRamirez-lf1wj]

I wanted a gsx but they are xpencive and hard to find a got 2 68 rivieras that im fixing upp installed a 455 in both the cars

[@jared5021]

All too often, the poster car you dream of is a let down when met in real life. Heard it many times from those who finally got to sit in a Countache. I drove a Mercielago and could not for the life of me figure out why it's price was so high. My wife's Mini S is way more fun to drive. Cool thing with the old muscle cars is they defy that logic. I bet this Buick was even better than you dreamed as a boy.

[@V8TV]

It really was, great insight.

[@fanoboss]

If ONLY it was a 1971 Buick Riviera GS Stage 1

[@electrichellion5946]

Fano Boss - a dream car for me. Love the Riviera by Buick.

[@ryans2kidz]

Do you ever allow anyone to tour your shop?

[@V8TV]

We sure do! Check out www.v8speedshop.com to contact us and arrange a visit!

[@atcmansfield2508]

I am assuming this wasn’t the Stage 1 model, as it doesn’t have the Hood Tach? Am I correct?

[@LR-my2di]

No. Hood tach had nothing to do with being a Stage 1. Only GSX's were available with a hood tach anyway.

[@stevencovington4715]

@@LR-my2di That is true for the 1970 production model GSX cars. In 1971 The GSX package could be added as individual components. And one GS convertible got the hood tachometer.

[@LR-my2di]

Yes, that's why the 1970 GSX was BY FAR the *best* and most valuable year for the GSX. Other than the GSX, the hood tach was listed as a dealer installed option. I guess that with the right contacts, it *could* have been done at the factory. But that would have to be shown on the build sheet to be considered legit. @@stevencovington4715

[@regalgn1]

There was never a GSX emblem upon the front fender. GS yes GSX no. Rear qtr, wing and grill only

[@V8TV]

Technically, not an emblem at all, but a GSX sticker on the quarter.

[@regalgn1]

@@V8TV yeah a sticker...

[@chocolatte6157]

Nice car, but not my one car. 427 1967 Vette is my one car.

[@LR-my2di]

"67 427 ['vette. Yellow w/black stinger hood stripe. It was my "one car" too until I got outrun by one of these GS Stage 1's in the summer of '72.

[@mohsenkazemi2005]

We I have a’ super clean 1976 Orange yellow & black roof, black roof, interior is fabric black , engine red 400 mussel & heavy, very super clean, exhaust corvette 1976😮Brrrrrrrrrrr/ Aaah , he is in IRAN🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥✨

[@bkehlin]

Every car manufacturer had cooler concepts than the production models except Ford.

[@knowledgesomemore3564]

Huh?? You ever heard of the Mustang Shelby???🤭✌️🚬

[@papocam3853]

AWESOME BUICK, BUT, PLEEEEZ, DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE INTERIOR, YUCK. OH, MAKE MINE A MANUAL. STILL AWESOME☆☆☆☆

[@V8TV]

Aw, come on man, the interior is one of the best features of the car! It was intended to shake people up back in '70, and it still does today!

[@knowledgesomemore3564]

@@V8TV That it does!!😁👍👍

[@LR-my2di]

@@V8TV Yes! It was designed to do just that ... shake people up! Like it or not, the idea was to simply attract attention at places like the Chicago Auto Show..