134103 / 1972 Buick GS455 Stage 1

For more information on this vehicle visit This stunning Flame Orange GS is one of only 81 Stage 1 convertibles built in ’72, one of only 66 built with an automatic and is believed to be one of 25 identically optioned Buick Zone Office cars. Loaded with options and fully documented, this is an investment-grade Buick convertible offered at less than the cost of restoration. The car was treated to a frame-off restoration in 2006, and has recently been freshened for competition at the highest levels, including an all-new fully functional factory A/C system. Flame Orange is an incredibly rare color on an already rare car, and the bright hue was so far outside Buick’s comfort zone that only a handful were built. The paint is now two-stage urethane which looks about a mile deep and has a shine that no ’70s finish could match. Just look at the way the panels line up, the way the light reflects off the paint, and the care with which it was all assembled. It’s not surprising that this one has racked up some pretty impressive wins. The engine is a date-code-correct WS-stamped warranty replacement block that was installed not too long after the car was delivered. Why, we can’t say for certain, but it’s probably easy to guess. But there’s no doubt that it’s a correct GS Stage 1 block. The engine bay has been detailed for national competition and given the list of awards it has already won, it’s clear that everything is correctly restored. Please note that new A/C system uses 100% original components and blows ice cold today. The TH400 in this ragtop is the original, numbers-matching piece, complete with a crystal clear VIN stamp on the driver’s side pan rail and a Stage 1 specific code BB tag is riveted to the passenger’s side. Out back there’s an indestructible 12-bolt full of gears on a Positraction limited slip, which deliver neck-snapping acceleration and remarkably comfortable high-speed cruising abilities. The frame wears a correct coat of satin black, and the beautifully finished floors are the perfect background for the restored suspension and braking systems. Gorgeous Buick chrome Rallys wear correct Goodyear Polyglas bias-ply tires. The glittering white vinyl “notchback“ interior is bright enough to require eye protection. There’s fresh foam under those new seat covers, so the car feels like new from behind the wheel, and the dash pad and instruments have been completely restored. New black carpets show no signs of wear, and the door panels don’t even have that slight depression where the driver might rest his elbow. As I mentioned, the A/C system is brand new and blows ice cold, and this car also carries an optional 8-track tape player, which is mounted below the dash and separate from the AM radio. Overhead there’s a professionally fitted white power convertible top that stashes itself behind the seats in seconds, where it’s hidden by a matching white boot. Rare, fast and beautiful, this Buick GS Stage 1 is for the discerning collector who knows the difference between a nice car and a great car. Big block A-body convertibles remain top-quality investments, and Buicks are starting to see some movement after decades of living in their corporate cousins’ shadows. Already a documented prize-winner at the very highest levels, this lovely convertible represents the end of the great muscle cars. If you’ve been looking for something different to add to your collection, this GS is awfully hard to beat. Call today!