25-Years-Owned 1968 Buick GS 400 Convertible

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Buick would achieve its largest production output since 1950 in 1968 (673,655 cars), thanks to an overhauled model lineup with fresh styling and powerful engine options. Among them was the Gran Sport 400 powered by, as its name implied, a 400 cu-in V8 rated at 340 horsepower. Available in Sport Coupe and Convertible body styles, the GS 400 was Buick’s answer to the Pontiac GTO – combining Buick’s upscale nature with blistering muscle car performance. The 1968 GS 400 Convertible wore Buick’s trademark “sweepspear” design cleverly molded into the body and a distinctive concave rear bumper, sitting atop a full box frame with numerous drilled lightening holes. This “Swiss cheese” chassis was only previously employed by GM on the Pontiac GTO Judge and was considered considerably more robust than the Sport Coupe’s ¾ box frame without lightening holes. A lengthy options list ensured the GS met every customer’s needs with horsepower and luxury equipment in abundance. Just 2,454 GS 400 Convertibles were built in 1968, making them highly collectible today.  

Highlights 

• 400 cu-in V8 topped with a four-barrel Rochester carburetor, rated at 340 horsepower and 440 lb-ft of torque 

• Turbo 400 three-speed automatic transmission 

• Engine and transmission were reportedly rebuilt at 65,000 miles 

• Finished in red with a black pinpoint vinyl soft top and black vinyl interior 

• 15 inch Rallye-style wheels mounted with Big O Sun Valley VI tires 

• Power windows and door locks 

• Power-assisted steering and brakes 

• Aftermarket Alpine stereo 

• The data plate decodes its original specification as follows: 

  • Build Date 02D – Fourth week of February  

  • Year, GM Division, Body Style 68-44667 – 1968, Buick, 2-Door Convertible  

  • Assembly Plant, Body Serial Number – Fremont, CA, 00057 

  • Trim 158 – Black interior 

  • Paint G2 – Ivory Gold Mist / Black convertible top 

• This 1968 Buick GS 400 Convertible is offered with the five-digit odometer currently showing just over 20,500 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• Quad headlamps 

• Power-operated soft top 

• Pivoting vent windows 

• Chrome bumpers, front and rear 

• Chrome wheel arch trim 

• Chrome air cleaner 

• Remotely adjusted driver’s exterior rearview mirror 

• Polished door sills 

• Three-spoke steering wheel 

• 120 mph horizonal speedometer 

• Clock 

• Heater/defroster 

• Air conditioning 

• Under-dash-mounted water temperature gauge 

• Push-button AM/FM radio 

• Bench seats, front and rear 

• Lap seatbelts 

• “GS 400” badging 

• Dual exhaust outlets 

Known Imperfections 

• Air conditioning is inoperative 

• Small cracks in steering wheel plastic 

• Left brake light is inoperative 

Included 

• Car cover 

• Black vinyl top boot cover 

• Spare wheel and tire 

• Two sets of keys 

Ownership History 

The consignor reports that he is the third owner of this 1968 Buick GS 400 Convertible. Since acquiring the car in March of 1999, he has traveled approximately 19,500 of the 20,500 miles indicated at the time of listing.