Buick Gran Sport "california" - 3,574 In Production. Restored! Numbers Matching! on 2040-cars

VIN: 33279Z122050 Year: 1969
Interior Color: Blue
Make: Buick
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Skylark
Trim: Gran Sport "California"
Drive Type: Automatic
Power Options: Antenna, Air Conditioning
Mileage: 33,000
Sub Model: Gran Sport "California"
Exterior Color: Blue
Warranty: As Is -No Warranty

Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Paint is new but an 8.5 out of 10 condition. A/C blows cold, but compressor has a slight bearing noise (original compressor, but converted to r34A). Vent only blows out the floor (vacuum leak in controls, but have a replacement control). Engine runs strong and uses no oil, but was not rebuilt. The engine was tore down to the block for inspection and built back up will all new seals/gaskets."

Car was taken all the way down and restored. NADA Classic Car shows the value to be at $16,565 for Average Retail, and $25,085 for High Retail.  This one is a lot closer to High Retail condition. I purchased this car from Desert Valley Auto Parts (aka Desert Car Kings as seen on Discover Channel), so it was bone dry with no rust when I got it.  It took me a little over two years in restoring it. The original Fisher Body plastic coating was still intact on the underbelly and frame.  The "build sheet" shows it was built in Sacramento California and sold new at a dealership in Albuquerque New Mexico.  So it has spent its entire life until now in the desert plains.  This is a "TRUE" Muscle Car Era vehicle, with a rare "working" Ram Air Hood Scoop.

I completely disassembled the car and replaced, reconditioned or upgraded every aspect of the car down to the nuts and bolts.  It was amazing to see solid floor pans and trunk metal.  Not a bit of rust around any of the window/windshield openings.  After stripping it down, everything received a fresh coat of zinc chromate or heavy primer.

This is a list of "NEW" items that went into the vehicle: Grill, Aluminum Radiator, Headlights, Wiring Harnesses (All harnesses - bumper to bumper), Fuel Pump, Fuel Sending Unit, Fuel Tank, Water Pump, Alternator, Holley 650 Spread Bore Carburetor, Doug Thorley Ceramic Coated Long Headers, Magna-Flow Stainless Steel X-Pipe Exhaust System, U-Joints, Front End "Completely" rebuilt (i.e. Tie Rod Ends, Upper/Lower Control Arm Bearings, Bushings, etc.), Polyurethane Bushings "Throughout",  SSBC Front Disc brake Conversion, Head Liner, Upholstery, Door Panels, Carpet, Weather Seals "Everywhere", Buick 15" Rally Wheels, Good-Year Eagle GTII Tires, Vinyl Top, Upgraded Radio W/USB Adapter, Power Antenna, All New Lamps, etc.

This is a very rare car in that the production numbers are very low.  I painted the car the correct VIN Number color which is a Twilight Blue Poly.  The car drives as good as it did when it came off the showroom floor (maybe even a little better).  I have driven this car very little since completing the restoration.  I used nothing but quality parts and materials in the restoration (Year One, Auto parts Place, Original Parts Place, SSBC, Holley, Magna Flow, etc.).  Serious offers only please, but I am open to all reasonable offers.  Anyone who has ever restored a vehicle knows what goes into the project and my asking price is "VERY" reasonable.

This car is being advertised on Auto Trader Classics at the same time, so this auction could end early if a serious buyer is found.  On the Auto Trader Classic site (just do a narrowed search), it has a walk-around video with the car running.  If you want to see a complete photo file of the restoration, just ask and I will send a link for you to view.