1970 BUICK GS STAGE 1 CONVERTIBLE
1 OF ONLY 164 1970 AUTOMATIC CONVERTIBLES EVER MADE!
PERSONALLY OWNED & RESTORED BY "GS JOE" CASTRIGANO, THE USA'S FOREMOST GS EXPERT!
ONLY 197 MILES SINCE SPECTACULAR, METICULOUS, NO EXPENSE SPARED RESTORATION!
-SLOAN REPORT AUTHENTICATED-
ORIGINALLY SOLD BY LOU FRITZ BUICK, ASHLAND, OH
INCLUDES WINDOW STICKER W FOLLOWING OPTIONS:
L75 STAGE 1 HIPO 455 V8, 360HP W/ POSITRACTION
SPECIAL ORNAMENTATION
HEAVY DUTY RADIATOR
M40 TURBO HYDRAMATIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
D55 FULL LENGTH CONSOLE
N40 POWER STEERING
J50 POWER BRAKES
U69 AM/GFM RADIO
U80 REAR SPEAKER
P81 WIDE OVAL RED LINE TIRE G-70-14
C60 AIR CONDITIONING
A39 CUSTOM FRT/ RR SEAT BELTS
A02 SOFT RAY TINTED WINDSHIELD
B93 DOOR GUARDS
D33 REMOTE CONTROL OUTSIDE DOOR MIRROR
Y54 CARPET SAVERS AND HANDY MATS
W22 CONVENIENCE GROUP TRUNK LIGHT & MIRROR MAP LIGHT
U35 ELECTRIC CLOCK
P05 CHROME PLATED WHEELS
A51 CUSTOM TRIMMED VINYL STRATO BUCKET SEATS
PADDED SEAT CUSHIONS
DELUXE STEERING WHEEL
FRONT & REAR CARPETING
DUAL HORNS
GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
ASH TRAY LIGHT
DUAL EXHAUST
COMFORT-FLO VENTILATION
ALL CHROME AND BRIGHTWORK IS FLAWLESS AND STUNNING
ALL COIRRECT STAMPS, MARKINGS, NUMBERS, ETC
PERHAPS THE FINEST GS STAGE 1 ON THE MARKET TODAY!
1970 BUICK GS STAGE 1 CONVERTIBLE
1 OF ONLY 164 1970 AUTOMATIC CONVERTIBLES EVER MADE!
PERSONALLY OWNED & RESTORED BY "GS JOE" CASTRIGANO, THE USA'S FOREMOST GS EXPERT!
ONLY 197 MILES SINCE SPECTACULAR, METICULOUS, NO EXPENSE SPARED RESTORATION!
-SLOAN REPORT AUTHENTICATED-
ORIGINALLY SOLD BY LOU FRITZ BUICK, ASHLAND, OH
INCLUDES WINDOW STICKER W FOLLOWING OPTIONS:
L75 STAGE 1 HIPO 455 V8, 360HP W/ POSITRACTION
SPECIAL ORNAMENTATION
HEAVY DUTY RADIATOR
M40 TURBO HYDRAMATIC AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
D55 FULL LENGTH CONSOLE
N40 POWER STEERING
J50 POWER BRAKES
U69 AM/GFM RADIO
U80 REAR SPEAKER
P81 WIDE OVAL RED LINE TIRE G-70-14
C60 AIR CONDITIONING
A39 CUSTOM FRT/ RR SEAT BELTS
A02 SOFT RAY TINTED WINDSHIELD
B93 DOOR GUARDS
D33 REMOTE CONTROL OUTSIDE DOOR MIRROR
Y54 CARPET SAVERS AND HANDY MATS
W22 CONVENIENCE GROUP TRUNK LIGHT & MIRROR MAP LIGHT
U35 ELECTRIC CLOCK
P05 CHROME PLATED WHEELS
A51 CUSTOM TRIMMED VINYL STRATO BUCKET SEATS
PADDED SEAT CUSHIONS
DELUXE STEERING WHEEL
FRONT & REAR CARPETING
DUAL HORNS
GLOVE COMPARTMENT LIGHT
ASH TRAY LIGHT
DUAL EXHAUST
COMFORT-FLO VENTILATION
ALL CHROME AND BRIGHTWORK IS FLAWLESS AND STUNNING
ALL COIRRECT STAMPS, MARKINGS, NUMBERS, ETC
PERHAPS THE FINEST GS STAGE 1 ON THE MARKET TODAY!
* Restoration completed in 2018 / Restoration conducted by Buick aficionado; Mr. Joe Castrigano
* Original - born with; 455 cubic inch Stage 1 VB
* Original - born with M-40 Turbo Hydramatic 3 speed transmission
* Correct Silver Mist paint / Correct Black top
* Correct Black interior
* Sale includes Sloan Museum Documentation
* Correct power steering I Correct 4-wheel power drum brakes
* Correct Rallye Ride Control Suspension / Correct Rallye wheels
* Correct 10-bolt rear axle
* 1 of only 164 automatic Stage 1 convertibles 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 Joe Castrigano restored convertible, you'll understand exactly why. 1 of only 164 Stage 1 M-40 drop-tops produced for the 1970 model year, it's an inherently scarce car.
Naturally, it wraps a highly accurate restoration around a factory born with 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, TH IS is the car for you!
BODYWORK/TRIM
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Born with classic good looks, this Buick's current condition comes courtesy of a complete, ground-up restoration that was conducted on this; his personal car, by well-known Buick aficionado; Mr. Joe Castrigano; known in the hobby as "GS Joe".
That professional reboot began with a complete strip of a rock solid body. With its metal clean and fully prepped, the car's smooth fuselage was carefully sprayed in a correct layer of code 14 Sliver Mist 2-stage. And the result is one arrow-straight classic that displays a super-reflective finish, possesses no 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, of factory-tint glass, polished stainless trim and correct Black vinyl. At the sides of that hood, traditional door handles and tri-shield stamped mirrors perfectly com, red-trimmed rocker guards and fresh GS Stage 1 ornamentation. 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.
ENGINE
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