' 69 GS " STAGE 1" convertible, $9000

Looks like it kissed a light pole......
Aren't those Skylark side moldings?
https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/69-buick-gs-stage-1/6660645367.html

 

It is going to need a new steering wheel, too, along with a "few" front end parts...

 

IF no frame damage, hood, grill, core support, radiator, front bumper, head light hardware, paint to match. What, maybe $5K in parts plus paint and labor? Looks like it's worth $9K to me as long as it's a documented Stage 1.

 

I wonder if there’s a ‘Hey y’all, watch this!’ story?
Patrick

 

Looks like he either took it in the chest or stiff armed it......

 

Owner does not have docs or papers proving anything. I thought it was the green one that’s been passed around a few times that may have came out of Canada or was at a broker some years back up that ways.

 

I was highly considering taking the drive but no docs no stage 1. Imo

 

He probably got paid very well out on the insurance is my guess and has moved on to a different car or interest with the money.

 

Orig. Engine and/or trans. would sufficiently document it. Pretty decent deal if it's as the ad states. Sold.

 

Called the guy left a message an he never called so I called back he said the car was SOLD I Asked about the car he said it still had the original drivetrain in the car he said people came out of nowhere with trailers turned into a bidding war car SOLD for $9500.

 

Would be worth that easily IF IT is not rusty and original stage drivetrain.

 

I spoke to the guy yesterday. I’m not far away. No DOCS NO STAGE 1. Gerorge, Alan, all my 68/69 guys agree???

 

No paperwork was on sure If it was an rs stamped block. Bidding war lol. Do you know what we call Illinois people here in Milwaukee DIPS......very vague person when my questions were so cut and clear.

 

Wouldn't this kind of damage settled through and insurance company be flagged on the title from here forward? Salvage title out in our neck of the woods would definitely affect future value to my way of thinking. Hopefully anyone spending 9.5k would do their due diligence.

 

You don't need documents to prove a 69 is a real Stage 1. The engine and transmission can prove it if they are original to the car.

 

Car had a clean Title.

 

If it already sold, who cares what it is/ was? There is a few issues that raise an eyebrow, such as the Skylark side trim. Could it have been added? yes. Funny thing is I do remember this car being for sale within the past 3-5 years, intact, as I remember the first picture. The car is LOADED, too.. PW, PB, AC, console, sport steering wheel, convertible. There are a few little issues- aftermarket stage 1 hood emblems, the 67 chromed valve cover breather... To answer the question: IF it was an RS block with VIN stamp, BB trans with VIN stamp, any paperwork (POP, BOFP, IBM card, window sticker)... Otherwise, it's questionable.

 

ANd.... HERE YOU ALL GO, just as I suspected!!!!

http://car-from-uk.com/sale.php?id=69836

1969 Buick GS 400 stage1 convertible tribute
Sale price: $16,656.00

Current customer rating: (2.1) based on 189 votes

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PLEASE NO TIRE KICKERS
1969 Buick GS400 stage 1 convertible clone:
new paint. nbsp;interior. top. wheels. tires. bumpers. windshield. battery. alternator. lowered 3/4 inch. hooker header. HURST shifter. drives as nice as it looks.
Bored out to a 430. racing cam.
authentic stage 1 valve covers ( impossible to find and re-chromed) real head turner.
a real stage 1 convertible sold for almost a 100 K last week on Mecum. same color combo.
serious buyers call for more info : 516-356-2211

 

Thank you George for clarifying. Very much.
Mike Sobotka Take a look above. All I have interest is in 68/69 models. I know NOTHING about a 70-72. I couldn’t even begin to tell them apart if it’s a side shot. So I listen too or go to the 4 individuals that I highly respected in these 2 particular body styles and can spot a questionable car from a mile away.
I have no idea why my font is so large probably cause I copied and pasted your name

 

All i was doing is hoping that none of the Buick brothers end up with something that they were not expecting on lack of knowledge given I spoke to the individual and it it didn’t take long from pics and his story to call BS
I’d hope someone would do that for me. A stage 1 69 is on my bucket list so I watch em close