The ’70-’72 GS always seem to steal all of the Buick intermediate thunder; the ’68-’69 versions? Not so much. Under the skin, they’re basically the same car but it’s that skin – lots of differences going on there. I’ll admit, the rear styling, which isn’t pictured in the listing, isn’t my favorite, but this version of Buick’s intermediate muscle car was still a hit and was equipped with all the right features. MattR found this 1969 GS 350 for us and it’s certainly worthy of a review. Located in Escondido, California, this Buick is available, here on craigslist for $31,000.

Claimed as a “barn fine” (he got the “fine” part right!) and a one-owner car, I imagine that the seller purchased it from the original owner who had it sitting in a garage or a structure of some sort and just wasn’t driving it any longer. It certainly doesn’t look like the vast majority of barn finds that I have stumbled across. And I’m not complaining, believe me, this GS is in magnificent shape – it doesn’t appear to have a hair out of place. The seller states that it has always been garaged, it’s rust-free, and has experienced only 53K miles though there does not appear to be any authenticating documentation attesting to the legitimacy of that mileage recording. Buick road wheels, always a hit, cap off the exterior while holding up this GS’ four corners.

It could be said that this GS, being a GS 350, is really a junior muscle car since it is harboring a 280 gross HP, 350 CI V8 engine as opposed to the more robust 340 HP engine found in the GS 400. The seller refers to it as a “great driver” and the engine is backed up by a first-year Turbo-Hydramatic 350, three-speed automatic transmission. The engine, with its functional hood scoop air cleaner, looks impressive though the intake manifold and valve covers seem to be aftermarket pieces.

The interior’s condition matches that of the exterior. The typically found GM strato-bucket seats show as being barely used as does the carpet and the upholstery panels. Between the seats is a center console with a horseshoe-styled gear selector – similar to ones in use at Chevrolet and Ford at the time. The horizontal speedo is not exactly the stuff of muscle car lore and the cluster’s lack of communication is somewhat ameliorated by auxiliary gauges attached to the lower edge of the dash. While there isn’t a comprehensive image of the interior included, viewing it in pieces reveals an environment that appears to be need-free.

I’d like to see a shot at this Buick’s backend so I’ll have to assume that it looks as good going as it does coming. $31K? I thought that a bit high at first, but considering this GS’ great shape, maybe not. I give it two thumbs up, how about you?