Interesting Factory Stage1 Facts

Discussion in 'Buick FAQ' started by Marco, Jun 3, 2003.

  1. Marco

    Marco Well-Known Member

    Direct from the Sloan museum. Many thanks to Andy for his help in this research.

    For 1969 - 1972 models.
    • All 1969 factory Gran Sport Stage1 cars, both hardtops and convertibles, were built in Flint MI only (plant code 'H')
    • All 1970 factory Gran Sport Stage1 cars, both hardtops and convertibles, were built in Flint MI only (plant code 'H')
    • In 1971, all 81 factory Gran Sport convertible Stage1 cars were ONLY built in Flint MI (plant code 'H'). The 801 hardtops were built in one of three plants - Flint MI (plant code 'H' - 612 cars), Framingham MA (plant code 'G' - 56 cars), and Freemont CA (plant code 'Z' - 133 cars).
    • In 1972, all 81 factory Gran Sport convertible Stage1 cars were ONLY built in Flint MI (plant code 'H'). The 728 hardtops were built in one of three plants - Flint MI (plant code 'H' - 463 cars), Framingham MA (plant code 'G' - 147 cars), and Freemont CA (plant code 'Z' - 118 cars).
    I hope this clears up a couple things for everyone.
     
  2. Dan Healey

    Dan Healey Well-Known Member

    WOW

    Great Post Marco! :TU: :TU: :TU:
     
  3. Mr Big

    Mr Big Silver Level contributor

    Thank You Sir!

    I just love this kind of stuff!:beer
     
  4. Mike Trom

    Mike Trom Platinum Level Contributor

    Andy at the Sloan Museum is great... He has helped me out many times.... Its nice to have someone so cooperative to work with....

    Interesting info Marco...

    :beer
     
  5. GSXER

    GSXER Well-Known Member

    They built exactly 81 stage1 convertibles in 1971 and 1972?
     
  6. cjp69

    cjp69 Gold Level Contributor

    Yes, 81 in each year.

    72 autos and 9 four speeds in 71 and 66 autos and 15 four speeds in 72.
     

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