$200,000

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One of 120 made

Most desirable Buick in the best year wearing the best color

Faster than a Hemi Cuda, Chevelle 454 SS, or Boss 429

GS trim line had been around for many years but for 1970 the GSX was born with X standing for Experimental. A $1195 option

Saturn Yellow with black stripes and a red pinstripe

Muncie 4 speed M22 rock crusher transmission 

Stage 1 package, a $199 option on top of the GSX included: different camshaft, stronger springs, ported heads, higher compression - rated at 360hp due to insurance reasons but more realistically 400hp actual. 510ft lbs of torque at 2800rpm

One of 678 1970 GSX

One of 479 1970 GSX Stage 1

One of 199 4 speed manual 

**One of 118 4 speed Stage 1 **

455ci big block 10.5:1 compression 

Highest torque rating of all production muscle cars until the 2003 Viper was introduced. 

These engines were light, they used an advanced method thin wall casting which made them 150lbs lighter than the 454.

This car is a Lightweight version:

Manual windows/locks/seats

No Air Conditioning 

Satin black front chin spoil and rear “salami slicer” spoiler 

Cool air hood scoops 

8000rpm hood tach

Sports/Rallye Steering Wheel 

Hurst shifter 

Racing mirrors 

Body color headlight surrounds

15x7” wheels

9.5” Power disc brakes

10bolt differential with posi traction and 3.64:1 ratio - only on non AC cars

Rallye Ride Control package - 450lb springs, stronger shocks with 1” pistons, 1” roll bar, Rear 144lb springs and .875” roll bar with upgraded bushings 

Motor Trend - “Quickest American production car we have ever tested” Fastest car of 1970

3874lb weight

0-60 5.8 seconds 

13.38 second 1/4 mile @ 105.5mph

Faster than Hemi Cuda and Boss 429 

Fastest Buick in the Quarter Mile 

$4,880 price when new 

Buick was the luxury Muscle Car with better sound deadening, comfortable seats, nice carpeting, very tight and quiet drivers