1972 Buick Gran Sport-gs 350-old School Classic Muscle Car Restoration on 2040-cars
Sevierville, Tennessee, United States
Engine:350 Cu. In.
For Sale By:Private Seller
Used
Year: 1972
Mileage: 75,000
Make: Buick
Sub Model: GRAN SPORT-GS 350
Model: Other
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: GS 350
Drive Type: RWD
GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A REAL 1972 BUICK GS 350, NOT A CLONE OR REPLICA. AUTHENTICITY IS CLEARLY VERIFIED IN THE VIN NUMBER, WHICH IS DECODED BELOW. A VERY LIMITED PRODUCTION RUN OF 5,896 GS 350'S WERE BUILT, AND ONLY 5,526 WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THESE PRODUCTION NUMBERS ARE REASONABLY CLOSE TO THE CHEVELLE LS6 AND LS5 NUMBERS. THIS IS AN OLDER RESTORATION THAT HAS SOME NICE, OLD SCHOOL PERFORMANCE ENHANCMENTS ADDED BACK IN THE DAY. ORIGINAL 350 ENGINE. NICE, DRIVER QUALITY MUSCLE CAR. ONE REPAINT, MANY YEARS AGO. RAM AIR. NEW VINYL TOP. RUNS AND DRIVES AS WELL AS IT LOOKS. RELIABLE ENOUGH TO DRIVE ANYWHERE. THE ONLY PERFORMANCE CARS EVER RELEASED FROM THE BUICK STABLE WERE THE GS (ALONG WITH GSX), AND THE GRAND NATIONAL. HISTORY PROVES THAT THESE WERE SOME OF THE BEST EXAMPLES OF THE ERA. PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE AD, VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS, AND CLICK ON ALL THE LINKS FOR THE FULL DESCRIPTION ON THIS RARE MUSCLE CAR. ODOMETER MILEAGE SOMEWHERE IN THE '70'S, BUT ACTUAL MILEAGE UNKNOWN.
CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR A COPY OF THE NADA VALUES FOR THIS CLASSIC CAR FROM THE PUBLIC DOMAIN OF PHOTO BUCKET: http://s514.photobucket.com/user/redeuce/library/1972%20BUICK%20GS%20NADA
For much of its existence in the North American market, Buick has been promoted as a premium automobile brand, selling entry-level luxury vehicles positioned above its mainstream GM stable mate Chevrolet, and below the flagship Cadillac division. Buick holds the distinction of being the oldest active American marque of automobile, and the original Buick Motor Company was a cornerstone of the establishment of General Motors in 1908.
However, through the late 1960s, Buick had a reputation -- not unlike the one it is battling today -- as a maker of pleasant cars for dull people. The number of Buick models in the lineup fell over time, with the compact and performance segments being abandoned altogether.
The tri-shield brand sold very nice luxury models but nothing that appealed to kids enamored of the sights, speeds, and smells of muscle cars and illicit drag racing early in the muscle car era. That is, until Buick decided to transform the Skylark into a player in the muscle car field.
The Skylark first appeared in 1953-1954 as a limited edition convertible based on the Roadmaster platform. Approximately 2,526 units were built in those two years, then the model was discontinued.
Reintroduced in 1961 as a compact car, for basic transportation, as a sub model of the Buick Special. By 1964, the Skylark sales dictated that it should become a separate model line. In mid 1965, Buick tested the performance car market with the introduction of the Gran Sport as an option on the Skylark. Competitors didn't exactly run for the hills.
Imagine the shock, then, when Buick broke out the Skylark's Gran Sport trim level as a unique model for 1968. A very aggressive performance car that lives up to its' name, Gran Sport, was a true muscle car. In 1970, GM lifted the 400-cid V-8 limit in intermediate-size cars, and Buick responded with its quickest cars yet, and some of the mightiest muscle cars of the era. The 1972 GS and GS455 would be the last of Buick's muscle car line until the Grand National, ten years later. The Buick GS line is now remembered as one of GM's premier muscle cars. THE 1972 GRAND SPORT WAS THE END OF AN ERA. CLICK ON THIS LINK TO VIEW A FILE OF OVER 100 ADDITIONAL PHOTOS FROM THE PUBLIC DOMAIN OF PHOTO BUCKET: http://s514.photobucket.com/user/redeuce/library/1972%20BUICK%20GS
VIN DECODING: 4- Buick G- GS 37- Two Door Hardtop Coupe K- 350 Cu. In., Four Barrel Engine 2- 1972 G- Framington, MA. Assembly Plant 119962- Sequential Number
This vehicle was redone back in the nineties. The restoration stood the test of time. Restored using various performance parts from that era. Nice, solid body appears to have been refinished once. Gold with Black vinyl top. Paint still has a shine. There are some expected driving flaws, such as chips, scratches, and some minor blends. Overall the paint is in good condition for a driver. Vinyl top is new. All chrome, stainless, and bright work is original. The bumpers are straight and true, but display some patina. Remaining trim is in good condition. Blacked out Ram Air hood with hood pins. Rear spoiler. Vintage Weld wheels with radial tires. Dual bullet sport mirrors. Glass is in good condition.
Original 350 Cu. In. engine. Edelbrock four barrel carburetor mounted on a TA Performance Stage 1 dual plane aluminum intake manifold. This intake manifold not only reduces vehicle weight by 40 pounds, but the carb/intake combo can increase horsepower by 35 or more. Ram Air. Hydraulic cam and valve train. HEI distributor with Accel Super Coil. Accel 8mm silicone wires. Headers with dual exhaust, free flow mufflers. Turbo 350 automatic transmission. Ten bolt rear differential. Heavy duty suspension with torsion bars. Power steering. Power disc brakes. Had air conditioning, but compressor and hoses are missing, along with air box. Firewall has a custom cover where box was mounted.. HERE IS A LINK TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLED ON THIS CLASSIC:
Original Black bench seat interior. Covers and cushions on both the front and rear seats are in very good condition. Door panels are in good condition. Dash is in good shape. Carpet shows some wear. Column shifted automatic. Full set of seat belts. Three spoke wood sport steering wheel. Auto-Meter adjustable tachometer with shift light. Stewart Warner oil pressure and water temperature gauges. Aftermarket radio. Weatherstripping is as old as the paint, but not deteriorated.
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO VIEW TWO VIDEOS OF THIS VEHICLE FROM THE PUBLIC DOMAIN OF PHOTO BUCKET: http://s514.photobucket.com/user/redeuce/library/1972%20BUICK%20GS%20VIDEOS
Don't let this opportunity pass. High NADA value is in the mid 30's. You can buy this car for a fraction of that price. That leaves plenty on the table if you want to improve it to your liking. You won't find another in this condition at this price.
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The owner of ClassicMuscleCars.com has been collecting for over 30 years. His favorites are classic muscle cars, guitars, rock 'n' roll memorabilia, antiques, collectibles, art, and rare documents. You can see some of the cars that they have had and sold here: http://www.classicmusclecars.com/ There are over 400 videos to view and some of his TV shows he has done in the past. He also appeared on the TV show "Final Offer" on June 7, 2012 on Discovery Channel with Elvis's hair. The episode is called "Heavy Metal" and re-runs air periodically. http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/final-offer/videos/final-offer-launch.htm
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