3) , model year 1969, version for North America U.S. (up to September) gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 7041 cm3 / 429.7 cui, advertised power: 268.5 kW / 360 hp / 365 PS ( SAE gross ), torque: 644 Nm / 475 lb-ft, more data: 1969 Buick Wildcat Custom Convertible (man. These cars dwarfed the newer front-wheel drive Electras and Park Avenues in sheer size and weight. Convertible Top Pads. Which explains why when convertibles returned, most of them where hacked coupes made my CC and ASC. Convertible. In this hilarious collection of old car stories, Canada’s very own "Old Car Detective" Bill Sherk presents 80 of his favourite stories from all 10 provinces, spanning the years from 1925 to 1965. The tbar roof thing in the stag was structural, necessitated by the floppy unibody which was a cutnshut triumph 2000. 1975 buick regal pace car Incredible condition V8 Automatic New interior. You can rerun cars like this anytime as far as I’m concerned. From my perspective in the early-mid 70s, most people in Detroit felt that convertibles had just run their course by then. 1975 brought about changes in all of General Motors C-body cars. The Electra received a new metal “egg crate” style grille, which covered most of the front end, and wrapped underneath the headlights. Do you have an Electra 225 story you’d like to share? This 1969 Buick Wildcat Convertible is a one family owned car, obsessively restored by a long time Buick Club member with all documentation back to new, including the actual original window sticker and sales contract! The ala carte option availability is one reason I’m such a fan of these type vehicles. I’d also much rather it be a C, as you note this era LeSabre lacks the panache of the Electra. Cowl shake is typical. Splendid Black and Black 1970 Riviera GS For Sale classic boasts a 3 Speed Automatic and 455 CID V8 ~ This head-turner is available today for only $49,000. Odometer reads 68,000 miles. #1293-NSH. I just came across a 1965 Buick "Super Wildcat" convertible. Dealership. There was a B body Catalina conv, for 1971-72, and I bet that the GV is same body with different trim. Those are the optional full wheelcovers, I’m pretty sure that there were steelies and dog dishes for base LeSabres still. Required fields are marked *. For 1973, the practices of Pontiac using multiple wheelbases for its fullsize cars, and of those wheelbases being unique to Pontiac, came to an end. This was the same formula that Buick had previously used decades before for the Buick Century line - small(ish) body, biggest engine. Both wheelbases were unique to Pontiac, with the shorter one (122″?) Find 1966 to 1975 Buick Convertibles for Sale on Oodle Classifieds. . This is a solid car with minimal rust issues. I would have loved to drive it though. Advertisement. The styling language of the full size vehicle also changed from any sporty pretentions to luxury pretentions. 1975-1977 Buick Regal Hubcap Wheelcover Center Cap Pair $25 (phx > Buckeye west valley ) pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. It is a date code correct 455 built to Stage 1 specs with only 5K miles on the eng... One 1968 Buick Wildcat convertible that has been completely overhauled/restored including brakes, springs, front end work, plus the insta... 1972 Buick Skylark GSX455 Tribute Car. 1970 Buick Riviera GS For Sale. Add to Favorites More. What did the 350 and 455 motors put out in 1975? Our Turquoise Mist 1966 Buick Electra 225 For Sale complete with 445 CID Wildcat V8 and 3 Speed Automatic can be yours today for $24,000 . Top Pads are made with special Black heavy duty Topping material. There was a choice of a base model Electra 225, whose trim and appointments were upgraded to the same level as the previous year’s Electra 225 Custom, an upscale Limited, and the Park Avenue. The reason that they were expecting it was that the gov’t had announced when FMVSS #216 was set to take effect but then at the last minute they granted an exemption for convertibles. Standard No. 1965 Buick Wildcat. Found inside – Page 31CARS FOR SALE BRAND NEW 1975 PONTIACS Will Swap or Sell Outright 23 Catalinas , 2 - drs . & 4 - drs . ... new top ; 1965 Buick Riviera ; 1966 Buick Wildcat coupe with stereo , AC ; 1966 Buick Electra , 30,000 miles , never in rain ! A ’73 or smaller bumpered ’72 Centurion would be MY choice for a Big Buick convertible. Found inside – Page 442... Skylark ) , 260,333 ; seven millionth Buick , 261 -1954 Special ( 46R Riviera ) , 262 ; Super ( 56C convertible ) ... 304 ; Riviera , 304 , 343 -1975 Century Indianapolis 500 pace car , 306 , 309 , 344 ; LeSabre ( convertible ) 306 ... . $49,000. Yes! 1975 brought about changes in all of General Motors C-body cars. They were for aging beauty queens to pose in; or for local parade marshalls to borrow from cooperative dealers to sit dignitaries and Miss Dog-Days 1975! The styling itself was typically conservative and recognizable as . Found inside – Page 40... 950 1125 3025 1950 2500 4275 3650 4950 4675 7250 1575 1650 1775 3950 1925 2450 5250 1725 1975 2400 5600 3725 3475 ... 2dr Convertible 2dr Hardtop Skylark Skylark Gran Sport 340 Gran Sport 400 Gran Sport 400 Gran Sport 400 Lesabre ... Not a comment on the Buick (although it is a great car), but I followed the link to the “CCs of San Francisco” article you linked to, and I realized something — I am 99% sure I photographed that exact same Merkur Scorpio last year. It took a decade with the shift to giant full size cars for manufacturers to see the light and drop convertibles from their line-ups. Also, these convertibles had all of the structural rigidity of a rope ladder. Some of the huge rumps on cars today are truly alarming–I parked next to a BMW X6 the other day, and the rear (deck? Also, it has a 4-speed transmission. 1971 Buick Skylark Convertible with an engine swapped to a 455 big block and TH400 3 speed auto transmission, 10 bolt posi 3.42 rear end. 1965 Buick Riviera. As I understand it, the Grand Ville was a big C body, but it had a B body roof, which accounted for its comparatively sporty looks compared to the usual C bodies. The Rabbit convertible had its’ rather stout basket-handle rollbar so it might’ve met the standards anyway. Tools. Please select your Buick convertible from the list at the right. Invicta subseries. 1964 Buick Riviera For Sale#8797-STL$41,000. Found inside – Page 84Buick Parts For Sale 162 Chevrolet 1922 - 1954 Buick 1930 - 1955 “ First Quality ” . ... 1962 LeSabre ; 1964 Riviera ; 1963 Wildcat ; 1964 LeSabre ; 1964 Wildcat : 1964 Electra ; 1965 Riviera ; 1965 Wildcat ; 1965 Wildcat convertible ... So low, so wide, so BIG. I see this LeSabre as one of the last pre-disco cars and the song I can’t get out of my head is Rhinestone Cowboy by Glen Campbell. If interested I can text or email you a video of the car running. Date Sep 04, . Dealership. Dated Droptop: 1947 Oldsmobile Series 66 Convertible – Sold? The thing I like most about these cars is the rear-end styling. $11,900 (OBO) Dealership. The 1966 Buick Wildcat remained much of the same with an addition of the Wildcat Gran Sport option that was only offered in '66, and included a chrome-plated air cleaner, cast aluminum rocker arm covers, dual exhaust, heavy-duty suspension, Posi-Traction rear end, and GS identification plates for the front and rear. Tell me about it! Found inside – Page 5Buick Skylark Gran Sport 1965-67 Buick Riviera 1966-67 Buick GS 1968-72 Buick Riviera 1971-73 Buick Riviera Convertible ... Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado 1967-70 Cadillac Fleetwood Eldorado Convertible 1971-76 Cadillac Seville 1975-79 . Found inside – Page 211Names being changed included Montego instead of Comet at Mercury , Skylark instead of Special at Buick and Nova instead of ... 4 - door sedan and until February . convertible and Sixty Special sedan , but added an Eldorado convertible . I’d rather have a C body rag top of this era. That meant that penning convertible versions of any proposed new car was quickly stopped. Jack Frost Auto Museum presents a privately owned 1991 Buick Riviera for sale. Convertibles were “fun cars,” by the late 1960s, technology had advanced that there were other appealing options to a buyer than just putting the top down. When GM was developing the new 1970 F-bodies, they must have decided that ponycar convertibles had no future beyond the next couple of years, and there was no point in investing in convertible versions of a new design. 1957 Buick Special. . The government did propose the regulations and were supposedly going to implement them. Very plain car: no air; crank windows; AM radio only; 350. The 1975 Electra was one of the first GM vehicles to offer an Air Cushion Restraint System or “airbag”. Sorry, Left Brain wins this round and I will sit this one out. This exhaustive reference work details every model from each of the major American manufacturers from model years 1973 through 1980, including various "captive imports" (e.g. was up to my chest. Each marketing function is incorporated throughout the text and is highlighted with an icon to indicate how it is used in the marketing process. 1966 Buick Wildcat. Whats next? Add to Favorites More. 3.8L V6 3800 motor, paired with a 4 speed automatic transmission. 7 piece set. – Oh wait, they did say that. This car presents itself well with light powder blue paint and a white top. 1972 Buick LeSabre Custom Convertible A traditional Buick styling cue dating to 1949 is a series of three or four vents on the front fender behind the front wheels. We repeatedly read how convertibles were doomed due to rollover regulations, yet convertibles were right back in the market within the decade. Copyright Guys With Rides Exchange LLC 2021. Power windows and a power driver’s seat became standard on all Electra models in 1975. Found inside – Page 4The first auction , we were able to save a poor 1970 Buick Wildcat convertible that is now going to a good home in Illinois . Also offered in the first auction was a 1967 Cougar XR7 and a 1964 Ranchero ( both California cars ) ; since ... That is the true reason these and other convertibles went away, the threat of the proposed roll over standards that the gov’t threatened to implement for a number of years before backing down at the last minute. It is amazingly beautiful, done to a very high standard with many NOS parts used. In this coloring book illustrator Alexander Duval depicts thirty sleek cars of this period including the following models: 1959 Plymouth Fury1959 Ford Thunderbird Convertible1954 Hudson Hornet1957 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham1955 Chrysler New ... The highest model Chevrolet & Pontiac still kept the chalk-o-rama plastic lower panels. motor (the original) with 2-4 bbl Carter carbs that make it a "Super Wildcat". More Info ›. After a 5-7(?) American Brands: AMC, Jeep and All Others, Tractors, Lawn Mowers, Off-Road Equipment, CC Outtake: 1975 Buick LeSabre Convertible – A Topless Exit, Vintage Snapshots: How Pickups Used To Be Used, In-Motion Classic: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme – Fewer Calories With All Of The Flavor, Curbside Classic: 1979 Citroën Méhari – Deep Dive In The Car-Pool Lane, Dockside Classic: Submarines – Quadrupling Speed In A Decade, Auto-Biography: The F100’s Junkyard Transmission Is In, But It’s…Junky – Meanwhile I’ve Taken On A Much Bigger (Coastal) Challenge. The source of this design featur. GM claiming that their engines were engineered to knock in order to become more fuel efficient? 1969 Buick Riviera Riviera is a hallowed name in Buick history, and while it was originally applied . Interior is in great original shape. You could also get the top of the line Chevy, the Caprice Convertible. 1975 Buick LeSabre Convertible Only 25,000 Actual Miles 1975 Buick Century Custom 2DR 1975 Buick Riviera GS 1975 Buick Le Sabre Convertible “There are only six convertibles built in America. 1994 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon $12,900 . In checking, I have found out th. It’s interesting that you couldn’t get a Electra convertible or a Ninety Eight convertible for these last years, but you could get a top of the line Pontiac Gran Ville convertible. Wildcat was the best of all those names, but there really wasn’t a reason to have a “middle child” in your big car line up in the 1970’s like you used to have in the 50’s. 1975 also brought along a newer front end and interior . Some refurbishement ha... -A beautifully maintained time capsule 1970 Buick Electra 225 convertible. There were no convertible C-bodies after 1970, that was the last year for the 98, Electra and deVille convertibles. $73,000. Only 165 made! Barring that, the Rabbit drop-top came a lot closer…never mind that it was truly a chic car; and even the Beetle Convertible was a lot more on the mark than this thing. It still does. The governmental rollover standards (threatened) are what gave us such gem-like layouts like the Triumph Stag and TR-7. Alfas, Fiats, Jeeps, Mercedes-Benz SL’s, MG’s and all BL what not all were still available through the 70’s. Not much of a car. 1975 Buick Lesabre Convertible Bring A Trailer Auction. San Leandro, CA Nice California All Original Matching Numbers Convertible 1965 Buick 445 Wildcat.TH400,Power Top,Power windows,Power Seat,Tilt wheel,Powe. I can’t speak to the structural integrity of these vs their predecessors since I’ve not driven or ridden in one of these but the predecessor does have a lot of cowl shake. The doors and the quarter panels did two different dances. Email alerts available. or less (Effective 9-1-94) Found inside – Page 34... extrinsic evi- Trust Co. v Warthen Service Co. dence was considered by the courts in ( 1975 ) 91 Nev 293 ... that such evidence . the vehicle was a 1970 Buick Wildcat In holding that the description of custom convertible , while the ... For over 40 years, John Scotti Automotive has been the reference in the field of exotic, vintage and . Original owner. Found inside – Page 448... 252 Riviera , Buick 1963 , 115-116 1964 , 120 121 1975 , 211 1986 , 292 1998 , 394 Riviera Convertible 1982 ... 275 Skylark Buick 1953 , 44 1970 , 174 1993 , 361 1998 , 396 Skylark Coupe T - Type 1983 , Buick 275 Skylark Sedan ... Second, by the time you hit this generation, I have to go C body or go home. 5,405 miles. I’ve seen lots of 75-76 Buicks with them for some reason. 3) specs. OEM wheels, buc... 1975 Buick LeSabre Convertible survivor original 1975 Buick, 1969 Buick Electra 225 1969 Buick Electra 225 Convertible, 1970 Buick GS - CONVERTIBLE - 455 ENGINE - NUMBERS MATCHING, 1968 Buick Wildcat 1968 Buick Wildcat Convertible completely, 1969 Buick LeSabre Convertible in Original Beautiful Conditon, 1970 BUICK ELECTRA 225 CONVERTIBLE Bamboo Cream, 1975 Buick Lasabre Custom Convertible Indigo Metallic Gorgeous. 1964 Buick Wildcat ONLY 89k Miles New Tires, wheels, brakes, brake lines, radiator, carburetor, water pump New Side Exhaust Clean and very straight! It would be hard to say one particular thing precipitated the decline in popularity of that body style, the popularity of a/c may have contributed marginally, but the fact is, by then, most people did not put the top down on a car just to “let fresh air in.” Mostly, it was just a case of changing tastes in the marketplace. Thankfully, the majority of them were purchased new with the intent of becoming collector’s cars. 1969 Buick Skylark Convertible *NO RESERVE* 350 V8 Engine Automatic Transmission Exterior Color Red Interior Color White Odometer reads 90,938 miles Solid Nice top with convertible boot Good driver . Includes bow seal. The roof was just sawed off, the pillar holes filled with Bondo, and a had a shorter windscreen made from plexiglas. Number 4 condition car. B-bodies were the entry-level full size Oldsmobiles and Buicks. This California-bred 1975 Buick LeSabre convertible represents the last of Buick's full-sized ragtops, and with V8 power, lots of options, and a fantastic traditional color combination, it is a heck of a lot of old car fun for not a lot of cash. . convertible coupe hatchback mini-van offroad . Found inside – Page 74His 1930 Model A was completed in 1981 , and 1967 Buick Wildcat Convertible was completed in 1983. The entire family enjoys his hobby , and the cars are in constant use . David V. Grimes : practices large animal medicine in Buffalo ... Your email address will not be published. . That said, it was a handsome car, and I agree with Brendan on the clean rear styling. Was the Eldorado the only GM convertible to offer color-coordinating tops? Auction. Found insideHardtop Buick Wildcat 8 Custom Convertible Buick Electra 225 4 - door Hardtop Cadillac Calais 2 - door Coupe Cadillac De ... 1625-1950 1075-1450 1150-1550 2600—3150 2100-2600 2175-2700 2975–3625 1200-1550 1250-1575 1575–1975 1900-2400 ... $12,395. Found inside – Page 12Other the years , the Buick performance image has been enhanced greatly by the company's pace car appearances at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1959 , 1975 , 1976 , 1981 , and 1983 . Some interesting performance technology was ... 1957 Buick Special VIN: 4D4036723 Check out this absolutely gorgeous 1957 Buic . Found inside"Muscle Car Source Book is a muscle car buff's encyclopedia that chronicles the how's why's, and when's of American muscle car manufacturers like Dodge, Plymouth, Ford, and more"-- 1970 Buick Electra Convertible With 455 Wildcat Motor 1970 Buick Riviera Gran Sport 455 Coupe 1970 Buick Gran Sport GSX 2DR HT 1970 Buick GS Stage 1 . Sorry, there is not enough here to fire up my right brain on this one, and the left side remains firmly in control. Even now, they are not huge sellers. Technical changes for 1975 included the addition of a catalytic converter and electronic ignition to not only meet the stringent 1975 and later emission requirements, but also extended routine maintenance intervals, and improved fuel economy and driveability which was a must in the era immediately following the 1973–74 energy crisis, but also spelled the end of dual exhaust systems and mandated the use of unleaded gasoline as the converter could be rendered useless if contaminated with lead. $52,000. I’ve always found it intersting that at Ford and Chrysler, the ponycars were the last convertibles to go, while at GM, they were pretty much the first. -Always garage kept, never in an accident. 1975 Buick LeSabre For Sale - Estonia - Currently 1 to pick from. Join millions of people using Oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified pre-owned car listings, and new car classifieds. I doubt these were any less rigid than most other convertibles out there. Found inside – Page 20BUICK Buick was among the first to adopt the convertible body style , in 1927 , with the $ 1925 Master Six convertible coupe ... To energize its image , Buick needed a superstar — and got it with the limited - production 1953 Skylark . Yuck! It is all original with nothing done to it and it has very low miles. . Ending Disco-era Byooie Day on a high note. -By all indications, the 92,000 miles on the odometer is the o... 1975 Buick LeSabre Convertible 455ci "Survivor" -- the last year of the convertible! 1982 Buick Regal $55,900 . The full-size cars emerged larger and heavier than ever before or after for that matter. “chopped and channeled” took on a whole new meaning . Your email address will not be published. I spent a lot of time checking that one out. GM has a history of BS regarding their vehicles and I’m becoming more suspicious about this rollover story. Bentley is a brand that is rich in history but forward thinking and innovative. This is the company that created a Le Mans winner and a state limousine in the same year. runs. Found inside – Page 31... GT , electric car 3,000.00 Bricklin , 1975 , SV - 1 GW , Coupe 9,000.00 Buick 1916 , Model D - 54 , Touring , 6 cyl ..12,000.00 1956 , Century Series 60 , Convertible , V - 8 . 14,000.00 1965 , Wildcat , Hardtop , 4 door , V - 8 . Just found this shot from the 1975 Buick catalog (thank you Old Car Manual Project). My scissor top worked well but I know others have bad history with them. Body styles included hardtop sedan, hardtop coupe and convertible coupe. Two reasons – one, air conditioning was available to a point where the necessity of a convertible became nil, and two, cars became so large that seeing a covertible version of them was like seeing whale in a bikini. Another beautiful car, it is a shame that they relegated the convertible to only the LeSabre in the end. Yeah, some convertibles never disappeared. CC-1520040. It has been parked for a number of years and is obviously going to need work, but it appears to be a great place to start. Your email address will not be published. If you can fit this long Buick in your garage, it would make a comfortable and simple-to-work on entry-level way to enjoy the collector car hobby with five of your favorite friends or family. Price FOR SALE. The Centurion was still a B with those droopy quarters instead of finlets standing proud. Luxury was for full size cars and sporty was for pony cars by this time. As for Pop’s LeSabre, it was nice and competent, if a bit dull (I remember wishing he’d gotten an Electra instead). I know the ’75 LeSabre all too well, as my father got a Custom Sedan that year as a company car. By 1975, most B-body convertibles were equipped better than their coupe and sedan counterparts. As most of you know, 1975 was the very last year for all GM B-body convertibles. Front disc brakes were standard. Found inside – Page 185Centurion replaced Wildcat in '71 ; the Skylark name was dropped and that of Century revived for the all - new ... Buick also scaled down its larger models ( Electra , LeSabre and Riviera ) in 1976 for the start of the '77 model run . 1965 Buick Wildcat Convertible 401 V-8 Wildcat 445 (man. The only obvious aftermarket touches were the cartoonish donkey hood ornament and the ’90s-looking radio. Certainly their heyday was over but there were still a few drop top faithful that would pony up the extra cash. I’m not sure about your air conditioning argument either. I’ve seen a white ’73 Olds before with a darker red top and it was very very sharp! In hindsight, they called that right. Offered By: Private Seller. 1970 Buick Wildcat Custom Convertible 7.5L 455CI Buick big block V8 370HP/500+torque Four bbl carb. All Rights Reserved. falling in between the Olds/Buick B-bodies and the Olds/Buick C-bodies. This red and white Buick GS is in very good condition. For some reason I don’t mind most of the Buicks from this era, and either a hardtop sedan or a convertible would be the way to have one. There are 55 classic Buick Skylarks for sale today on ClassicCars.com. All fullsize Pontiacs except wagons were now on the same wheelbase as the Olds/Buick B-bodies (124″?). Once owned a Pacer. Convertibles as sporty cars with sporty aspirations worked best in real sporty cars sized as compacts, which were considered full size until 1960. Volkswagen is another brand that never stopped selling convertibles in the U.S. Beetle convertibles were sold through 1979, Rabbit (Golf)-based convertibles starting in 1980. This GS... 1966 Buick Electra 225 Convertible. Found inside – Page 297... of the vehicle's identification number indicated that the vehicle was a 1970 Buick Wildcat custom convertible . ... and before being brought into this state [ Nevada ) , the security interest May 1975 ] City Bank & Trust Co. v . Not yummy. 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