"72 GS Conv.
 

Hey Guys and Gals,
I wasn't going to "JINX" myself and post anything before I actually acquired the car but "What the heck". Anyway,I'm pretty sure this week I'm getting a car I've been chasing for quite a long time. Down deep I'm really an Olds guy, however this car will be a welcomed addition to my garage. How about a 1972 Skylark GS conv. with 31 options, original Dark Chestnut (a Riviera "only" color) paint, un-touched and un-restored, with under 10,000 documented original miles! The current owner is 94 years young! I will receive the original window sticker along with some other pertinent docs and I contacted Sloan for their info. Presently, the car is in need of only a thorough hand-rub and polish, and some minor servicing and detailing. I will try to enhance my computer skills and share some pics after I take delivery. Until next time..... Dave.

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Wow sounds great! Welcome aboard and post some pix when you can! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

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WOW! I like the sound of this one, looking forward to the photos.

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Dave,

Congrats and Welcome! You must make this announcement here.... http://www.v8buick.com/

Dan

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Dark Chestnut Rocks!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...1/72colors.jpg

Dan

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Sounds like a cool car. We have a Sandlewood Stage I Rag Top in inventory.

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Rare car! Is it a GS 350, 455, or Stage 1? At any rate, they didn't make many....

GS 350 (645)
GS 455 (126)
Stage 1 (81)

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Stefano</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Sounds like a cool car. We have a Sandlewood Stage I Rag Top in inventory. </div></div>

I can vouch for that, since I was able to spend some quaility time behind the wheel this past weekend, top down and cruisin! Car is a blast to drive.

An BTW; Congrats Dave! How about joining us in November for MCACN III? www.mcacn.com

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

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Thanks for all the interest and encouraging comments! I'll keep you posted on my latest endeavor. You guys may or may not know this, but I also own (have for a little while now)a pretty neat Olds--a 1969 W-31 that was raced and sponsored in F/S and G/S as a new car by Anderson Olds in Baltimore, MD. That car is also a very low mileage(10800) and well documented example that I race and show from time to time. I am a long time employee of Anderson and my family has been there for a continuos three generations. If you are interested, look on Youtube (David Siltman Nostalgia) and see a shakedown day at Capitol Raceway; made a couple &quot;EASY&quot; passes with the new drivetrain. Maybe one of you who is better with the computer than I am, would (PLEASE) post a link to the video for others to enjoy. I feel honored to be invited to the MCACN show! If it doesn't fall in the same week as my yearly November Carribean Cruise I will try to join in the fun! P.S. My W-31 is slated for an article in Muscle Car Review early in 2012. Thanks again guys and until next time..... Dave.

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Here you go....

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Nice looking Olds. What does she run?

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So far I have not run it &quot;HARD&quot;. The drivetrain was built to run in the 12.00 neighborhood. With exhaust closed, leaving at 4000rpm, and &quot;granny shifting&quot; at 5000rpm it went 13.21. There is A WHOLE LOT left. I feel certain with some-fine tuning and more aggressive driving low 12's are easily within reach. The car is tagged and insured for street use (it doesn't see much)and believe me, I am not out to break any records or PARTS!

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Hey Everybody, I FINALLY picked up the G.S. yesterday! Once I get it cleaned up a little, I take some good photos and have someone teach me how to post them. I'm kinda &quot;Lost in the 70s&quot; technologically. I will tell you that I looked at the spare and the original ink stamps are PERFECT on the treads! The spare literally has never been out of the trunk. Gotta run, but I will do my best to get some pics on here. Until next time..... Dave.

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Congrats Dave! Quit teasing us and get those photos up....or send them to me and I'll get them posted for you.

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Congrats! Looking forward to the photos.

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Dave forwarded these shots of his newly acquired low-mile GS....


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...te/photo-5.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...te/photo-6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...te/photo-4.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...te/photo-1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...te/photo-3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...te/photo-2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...te/photo-7.jpg

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Very nice....Buick converts are cool as heck! especially low mile GS's!

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A VERY SPECIAL THANKS to Sam for posting the pics.

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This didn't happen to come out of a collection from outside Pittsburgh did it? Quite a few years ago my dad and I checked out a local doctor's collection and he had two identical GS 'verts just like that one sitting in a warehouse in McKeesport, PA that we considered buying.

Nice ride.

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No, I purchased the car from a &quot;little old lady&quot;, really. She is 94 years young and is a member of the BOCA. I know the complete history from new and have many documents including original window sticker. I'm interested in knowing more about the ones you are speaking of, especially if they are this rare color. Sloan said they weren't aware of any others ordered in code #67 Chestnut--Riviera &quot;only&quot;. Thanks for the interest.

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Nice find! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

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What a cool car!! [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/beers.gif[/img]

Make sure you don't exceed that 60 mph speed warning on the speedo. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/wink.gif[/img]