While Buick built just over 20,000 Gran Sports in 1970, the convertible was hard to find when new. Just 1,416 droptops left the factory of which only 232 had the Stage 1 option. The seller bought this garage find… more»
GS 455
Jan 11, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Two-Owner Muscle Car: 1970 Buick GS 455
Except for Cadillac, all of General Motors’ divisions offered a mid-size muscle car back in the day. Chevy had the SS 396/454, Pontiac the GTO, Oldsmobile the 442, and Buick the Gran Sport. New for 1970 in the Buick… more»
Aug 9, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Original Drivetrain Included: 1971 Buick Skylark GS 455
Muscle car sales were waning by the start of the 1970s, but that didn’t discourage manufacturers like Buick from taking a serious swing at performance models. Its GS 400 had served it faithfully for 1968 and 1969, but it… more»
Jul 5, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
One Family Owned: 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1
Although the muscle car wasn’t dead by the turn of the 1970s, diminishing sales numbers and impending legislative changes meant the end was in sight for the breed. However, there were still legends rolling off production lines, including the… more»
Jun 20, 2023 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Muscle Car With Style: 1971 Buick GS 455
The Gran Sport was Buick’s version of the Pontiac GTO, Chevelle SS, or Oldsmobile 4-4-2 in the 1960s and 1970s. And, due to Buick’s place in the GM hierarchy, it was the most luxurious or well-equipped of those mid-size… more»
Oct 20, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Former Show Car: 1970 Buick GS 455 Stage 1
When it came to muscle cars at General Motors, the Buick Skylark-based Gran Sport (GS) was the most opulent. But that didn’t mean it was any less potent. Take the 1970 GS 455 Stage 1 with Ram Air Induction…. more»
Nov 27, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1-of-16: 1970 Buick GS 455 Convertible
When an owner makes a rarity claim about a classic car, it is often viewed with skepticism. However, the one made for this 1970 Buick GS 455 Convertible does stand up to some scrutiny. Its overall presentation is pretty… more»
Oct 10, 2021 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Owned For 50 Years! 1970 Buick GS 455 Convertible
The thought of owning a classic car for half a century is something that most of us have never considered. The longest that I’ve owned one is a decade, and I considered that an achievement. The owner of this… more»
Sep 11, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
455 V8 Survivor: 1970 Buick Skylark GS
The Gran Sport (GS) was the high-performance side of Buick since 1965 and is most often associated with the mid-size Skylark models. Since Cadillac didn’t produce a muscle car, the Buick GS was the most beautifully equipped GM sport… more»
Oct 11, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1 of 147: 1971 Buick GS 455 Convertible
Buick has used the Gran Sport moniker on several cars since 1965, combining muscle and luxury in one package. The Skylark GS was Buick’s answer to the GTO and it was intended to be the most lavishly equipped General… more»
Oct 10, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
No Reserve 1970 Buick GS 455 4-Speed
If a classic car with power to burn is on your radar, then maybe this 1970 Buick GS 455 is the car for you. It is a tidy survivor that has no urgent needs. The buyer could choose to… more»
Mar 27, 2020 • For Sale • 45 Comments
One Family 1971 Buick GS Stage 1 455
This amazing find popped up in the Barn Finds Classifieds, so we just had to take a closer look! Its a 1971 Buick Gran Sport (GS) Stage I muscle car. I guess you can call this a survivor instead… more»
Nov 5, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Structurally Solid: 1970 Buick GS 455 Convertible
While there is a bit of work ahead to return this 1970 Buick GS 455 Convertible to its best, it is a car that could potentially be worth the effort. If it is completed properly, the end result should… more»
Feb 23, 2019 • For Sale • 27 Comments
68k Original Miles: 1970 Buick Skylark GS 455 Stage 1
Those who were “in the know” back in 1970 were aware that the Skylark GS 455 Stage 1 was a very special car, but it managed to slip under the radar of many muscle car enthusiasts. That has all… more»
