1969 Buick Gs California 350 on 2040-cars
Leominster, Massachusetts, United States
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Rare 1969 Buick GS California 1 of 3,574 built. Matching #'s. 3rd owner of 17 years has original documentation and vehicle history. 80,650 original miles. Rebuilt 350 V 280 HP naturally aspirated with a Rochester Quadra-jet 4 barrel carb, Turbo 350 transmission, 12 bolt main, posi-traction, with original interior. Mechanically sound, runs great, with new front brakes (lines, shoes, drums, wheel cylinders, hardware, and maser cylinder), new windshield and tires. was painted in 1995 and still looks good but the is some peeling and bubbling near rocker panels and rear quarters. Vinyl roof is faded but has no tears or rips. interior looks good but has small hole in roof lining and has a discoloration in rug on passenger side. some rust on under body but no holes or serious damage, rear bumper has surface rust on corners. a solid driver that could use a little TLC. prefer a cashiers check to complete sale, certified mail for any documentation, and shipping is buyers responsibility. many more pictures available and I will take any requested photos you may want. Brief history of the Buick GS California: Mid year 1968 saw the official introduction of the California GS, and it is frequently known as a '69 model.[4] Buick asked "Why settle for less when the California GS, built especially for YOU, costs no more?" Exclusively designed for Golden State motorists, Buick advertised the car nationally as a high performance family sports car at an economy car price. Though the car was not included in Buick's yearly catalog it was shown in a two-page black and white fold out brochure. Custom California GS emblems again graced the rear fenders while GS ornamentation could be found in the grille and sail panels. The drivetrain included Buick's new for '68 350-4 V8 with 10.25:1 compression and Rochester (GM) 4GC Quadrajet four-barrel (four-choke) carburetor,[5] producing 280 hp and 375 lb·ft of torque. The two-speed[4] Super Turbine 300 transmission (driving a 3.23:1 rear axle gear, designed for highway cruising)[4] and bench seat interior were again the only choices. Buick also added chrome plated wheels and air cleaner lid to the two-door thin pillar coupe. Tires were 7.75 in (197 mm) on 14 in (36 cm) rims.[4] 1969 was the last year of production for the California GS. The car was for the first time featured in Buick's big brochure. A two-page color picture of the thin pillar coupe and pictures of the again standard bench seat interior were included along with equipment descriptions. Tom McCahill tested the car and recorded a 0-60 time of 9.5 seconds and a top speed of 110 mph. Again the car came with Buick's 280 hp 350-4 engine but now it was mated to the new Turbo 350 transmission. Custom California emblems again graced the rear fenders and the rear marker lights were plain red without Buick's normal 350 or 400 script. Vinyl tops, as with previous years, were standard fare with the California's distinctive GS logo on the sail panel. |
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