1968 Buick

Gran Sport -

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

Gasoline

1968 BUICK GRAN SPORT CALIFORNIA EDITION PLEASE SEE THIS NOTE ON THE HISTORY OF THE CAR....Mid year 1968 saw the official introduction of the California GS, and it is frequently known as a '69 model.[6] Buick asked "Why settle for less when the California GS, built especially for YOU, costs no more?" Exclusively designed for Golden State motorists, Buick advertised the car nationally as a high performance family sports car at an economy car price. Though the car was not included in Buick's yearly catalog it was shown in a two-page black and white fold out brochure. Custom California GS emblems again graced the rear fenders while GS ornamentation could be found in the grille and sail panels. The drivetrain included Buick's new for '68 350-4 V8 with 10.25:1 compression and Rochester (GM) 4GC Quadrajet four-barrel (four-choke) carburetor,[7] producing 280 hp and 375 ft-lbs. of torque. The two-speed[8] Super Turbine 300 transmission (driving a 3.23:1 rear axle gear, designed for highway cruising)[9] and bench seat interior were again the only choices. Buick also added chrome plated wheels and air cleaner lid to the two-door thin pillar coupe. Tires were 7.75 in (197 mm) on 14 in (36 cm) rims.[10] THIS CAR IS VERY SOLID. IT RUNS, DRIVES, AND STOPS WITH NO PROBLEM. THE 350 4 BARREL RUNS STRONG AND THE CAR SHIFTS AS IT SHOULD. THE INTERIOR NEEDS RE-DONE. THE SEAT COVERS NEED REPLACED AND THE TWO SAIL PANELS NEED REPLACED. IT IS MISSING THE TWO PILLAR POST COVERS BETWEEN THE FRONT AND READ WINDOWS. THE CARPETING IS NEW AND THE DASH PAD IS IN NICE SHAPE WITH NO CRACKS. THE EXTERIOR IS SOLID ALSO, BUT HAS AN AMATEUR PAINT JOB. THE VINYL TOP IS NEW. THE CAR IS A GOOD DRIVER BUT WOULD BE A GREAT CANDIDATE FOR A COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL RESTORATION. PLEASE MAKE PLANS TO INSPECT IF POSSIBLE. THIS CAR IS BEING SOLD AS IS, AND I WANT YOU TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION. PLEASE E-MAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.