By 1965, every General Motors division except for Cadillac had a mid-size muscle car. At Buick, it was the Gran Sport (or GS), which was based on the Skylark intermediate. Because it was a Buick, the GS was the… more»
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Stage 1 Clone? 1970 Buick Gran Sport 455 V8
Buick joined the mid-size muscle car race in 1965 with the Gran Sport, based on Skylark hardtops and convertibles. They became quite potent over the years, including the 1970 GS Stage 1 with a 455 cubic inch V8…. more»
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Rare Buick Muscle: 1970 Gran Sport Stage 1
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… more»
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Running Barn Find: 1972 Buick GS 350
The Gran Sport was Buick’s mid-size muscle car beginning in 1965 (though the “GS” moniker would also be applied to other models). The Gran Sport was the most luxurious of the intermediate performance cars to come out of General… more»
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50k Original Miles: 1972 Buick Gran Sport 455 Stage 1
While the 1960s are viewed by many as a golden age in automotive history, few would be willing to attach that label to the 1970s. Under mounting pressure from those in the seats of power, manufacturers focused on emissions… more»
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Simply Stunning: 1972 Buick Gran Sport 455 Stage 1
Occasionally, classics appear on our desks at Barn Finds that almost defy description. Such is the case with this 1972 Buick Gran Sport 455 Stage 1. The word “stunning” springs to mind, although even that doesn’t do it justice…. more»
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455 V8 Stage 1: 1974 Buick Gran Sport
In the 1960s and 1970s, General Motors was all over the muscle car movement. Chevrolet had the Chevelle Super Sport, Pontiac had the GTO, and Oldsmobile had the 4-4-2. Over at Buick, beginning in 1965, there was the Gran… more»
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Daily Driver? 1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport
Since Cadillac didn’t sell muscle cars, the honor for marketing the most opulent GM muscle car in the 1960s fell to Buick. Gran Sport was the moniker and – in 1965 – it adorned the mid-size Skylark for the… more»
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Cheap Driver: 1992 Buick Skylark Gran Sport
I think that all of us can recall a moment where we have spotted an older car that caught our eye not because it was a mega-bucks classic, but because its condition was impressive for its age. That could… more»
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Two-Owner Beauty: 1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport
The GTO’s introduction and surprising success in 1964 ignited some internecine strife among the other non-Cadillac divisions at General Motors. Of course, the 4-4-2 was already established, albeit with a 330-cubic-inch small block that was replaced with a new… more»
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1 of 832 Project: 1969 Buick GS Stage I
Muscle cars were all the rage in 1969, especially with mid-size automobiles. Over at General Motors, you had the Pontiac GTO, Chevy Chevelle SS, Oldsmobile 442, and Buick’s Gran Sport (or GS). The GS was the most opulent of… more»
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Muscle Drop-Top: 1969 Buick GS 400 Convertible
It is often said that we can’t have it all, but this 1969 Buick Gran Sport 400 Convertible demonstrates that we can go close. This exceptionally tidy classic features stunning looks, impressive performance, and a long list of factory… more»
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Numbers-Matching Beauty: 1971 Buick Gran Sport GS-350
When your wife is ready for a new car, it’s always a practical consideration to thin your herd one vehicle, creating some quick cash and freeing up a parking space. However, when you’re talking about a 1971 Buick Gran… more»
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Trio of Buick Gran Sport Projects and Parts
The Skylark Gran Sport (or GS) joined the Buick line-up in 1965 as the GM division’s mid-size muscle car. Its pinnacle was the second generation which was in production from 1968 to 1972. The seller has accumulated three of… more»
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Nailhead V8 Survivor: 1965 Buick Gran Sport Convertible
If you were looking to combine performance and creature comforts in a muscle car in the 1960s, the Buick Gran Sport was a good choice. Since Cadillac didn’t sell those kinds of automobiles, the Buick was the next best… more»
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22k Mile 1992 Buick Regal Gran Sport Coupe
It is easy to dismiss cars from the 1990s as they don’t typically meet the classic mold. However, there are exceptions to every rule, as this 1992 Buick Regal Gran Sport Coupe demonstrates. It has seen thirty-two years of… more»
