My first-ever experience riding in a bona fide muscle car was in a 1971 Buick Gran Sport, a day that changed life as I knew it at the rather young age of 14. It belonged to an older high school friend who lived in my neighborhood, and for some unknown reason, actually thought I was cool. One of the memorable things about that car was that it was also comfortable, and would still blow the doors off most other vehicles with the A/C running, but that was the whole idea behind the Gran Sport. Often deemed a gentleman’s muscle car, it combined power and comfort into a great package, with this 1970 model here on eBay appearing ready for the next owner to get behind the wheel of and enjoy. This GS is located in Clarkston, Michigan, and we’d like to thank reader Curvette for the great tip here! So far, the current bid of $22,100 has not met the reserve.
Standard in the Gran Sport for 1970 was a 350, a potent V8 offering 315 horsepower, which was enough to satisfy most buyers. However, an optional 455 upped the ante to 350, with the Stage 1 package tipping the scales at 360 HP, though that’s long been regarded as underrated. The seller reports that this one is a true factory Stage 1 car, with documentation from the GD Historical Society to prove it, but unfortunately, it’s no longer equipped with the original engine. A date-correct 455 is said to presently occupy the space in the bay, with a set of ceramic headers and an MSD ignition system among the upgrades. A Turbo 400 automatic handles the shifting, and the rear axle is said to have 3.64 gears, which is the factory-correct specification.
There’s no information provided on whether any significant bodywork has been done here, or if this one’s been so well cared for that it’s always looked this sweet outside. The owner states that this one is indeed an original Regal Black example, a hue that makes any imperfections underneath hard to hide. I’m not spotting any panels that don’t appear solid, and if any repairs have been made in the past, they all seem to have been performed to a high-quality standard. The sporty Buick wheels and Radial T/A tires also work ideally here.
The Gran Sport was recognized for its luxurious interior, and this one looks as good on the inside as it does outside. Factory items are said to include the bucket seats and console, with some aftermarket gauges and a Retrosound stereo among the upgraded components. The NOM appears to be the only downside here, with just about everything else ticking all the right boxes. What are your thoughts on this 1970 Buick GS Stage 1? Any speculations about where the reserve might be set?
What a beauty! This will undoubtedly bring some serious coin from a serious fan.
No pic of the trim tag, so, just taking the dealer at their word, if this is a factory regal black car, that’s a rare exterior color, but with burnished saddled interior, Buick couldn’t have made more than a few in this color combo. That alone makes it cool in my book. Not sure why the dealer does not include pics of the trim tag and the Wayne Roberts report that they state confirms the car as a legit Stage 1 though? I think BAT and proper pics, including the WR docs would serve the car better. On eBay, I highly doubt that it meets the reserve. Being a NOM, the price should be in more “affordable” territory. Hopefully it finds a new caretaker. It only needs a set of Polyglas to finish off the look.