Car that was testing in Reynolds Georgia at the 2010 Southern Buick Shootout "Buicks vs the World" Nov. 5th, 6th 2010. I talked with the owner for a while. Very nice, knowlegeable guy with a Buick that I wish I could call my own.
1970 Buick GS STK 1409
With all the original parts still present and accounted for on this numbers matching GS Stage 1, restoration merely involved rebuilding and reinstalling the original engine, then returning each of the individual components to as-new condition. Every finish was exactly duplicated, from the front spoiler to the trunk wing. The engine bay looks at least as good as it did the day it rolled out of the assembly plant (and probably better). Every detail is correct, from the shift markings on the firewall, to the stampings on the various parts, to the belts, hoses, and clamps. The 455 cubic inch engine runs ferociously, springing to life with a snarl from the correct dual Exhaust system. For a big block, this one sure likes to rev, and you'll want to wind it out through all four gears with the 4 speed manual any time you get the chance, just to hear the song it sings. The original heads come with the car and are ready for installation if total pedigree is what your looking for.
This bright silver paint is about as sinister as they come. As a high dollar investment grade car, no expense was spared on the body and paintwork. Extra care was used to retain the original panels and then straighten them to as new condition even the hood is believed to be the original piece, as bright silver paint can be seen in the deepest corners of the scoop. The condition of every component is further proof that this car lived an easy life. Two stage urethane was used to finish the car, and it looks spectacular in the sunlight. There's enough metallic to make it glitter, but the silver is so rich that the term 'bright' does not correctly describe how deep it looks.
Inside, you'll find the most spectacular original GS Stage 1 interior you've ever seen. Look at the detailing on the seat pleats, and you'll know these are artists seat covers. The steering wheel is an original piece, restored to new condition and not a reproduction, although we cannot confirm that it this car was originally 1 of 55 GS Stage 1 4 speeds it doesn't seem all that improbable that the owner would have wanted the much rarer manual transmission.. Does it hurt the value of the car? Not a bit. Documentation, as you might imagine, is extensive. We have all the photos from the restoration, which also shows the vital casting numbers and stampings that you can't see any more now that the car is assembled. We also have the build sheet, which is a nice bit of history. We have a pile of receipts for all the restoration work. Then there's the experts, which say of this car that it was one of the cleanest, most authentic and original GS Stage 1's they have ever seen, and one of only a handful that still carries the numbers matching 455 cubic inch with the 4 speed.
This vehicle is located in our Charlotte, NC showroom. For more information, please call (704) 598-2130 or toll free (866) 542-8392.
1970 BUICK GS 455 STAGE 1 MOTOR DETROIT STYLE
After several years, countless beers and even a few tears,
the old drag car is back on the streets marking her territory with two long black smelly lines!=================
9 Second Buick GSX Stage2 GS Stage1 9.51 @ 140
We originally built this car with Frank Urbinati back in 1996.It debuted at the GS Nationals where it won the GS Pro Street class races. It was also the 1st GS Pro Street class car to break into the 9's at the time.Thanks to Frank this project came to life. Fast forward to 2010 and the car has been taken over by Bob Ortolani,the car still looks great and Bob decided to bring it up another level. We were happy to have the car come back to our shop and to have the opportunity to work with Bob and put together the new powerplant. The video shows the results of our 1st day out to tune the engine. The 1st two passes were shakedowns to check fuel/oil pressures and get a feel for the new combo. By the 3rd run we had posted a 9.62 @ 138 hitting the 7100rpm rev limiter chip! The 4th run was a 9.52 @ 140. On the 5th run it went 9.51 @ 140.65! After a good cool down and a timing adjustment we were ready to try for a 9.40 run, launching right off idle the car gave us a nice big unexpected wheelie! The wheelie sure lookes cool but we know we can go quicker with a little more suspension work to straighten out the launch and try to keep the front down. We're sure it'll go into the 9.40's yet and maybe even 30's after everything is worked out.
9 Second Buick GS Stage1
This was the car's 1st 9 sec. pass. Built around the GS Club Of America's GS Street Eliminator Class rules. A real street car naturally aspirated with a complete Exhaust system,full interior etc. It is the first GS to run in the 9's using the original cast iron Stage1 heads, under the GSE rules! It is a stock stroke 455 with an .038 overbore to give it 464ci. It weighs 3500lbs and it idles smooth enough to still run the power brakes! This pass was 9.98@132.4 mph and was backed up with a 9.99@ 132.7 run.
The 1970 Original Reynolds Buick GS Racecar
The 1970 Reynolds Buick GS 455 Cubic inch BUICK Stage 2 racecar came home again to REYNOLDS BUICK GMC ISUZU. This is the actual racecar that was drive by Pop Kennedy and the car is currently owned by Guy Parquette.
You can find Reynolds Buick GMC Isuzu at
345 N. Citrus Ave
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 966-4461
Reynolds Buick GMC has been an upstanding part of the West Covina, CA community for 95 years. A new and used car dealership since 1915, Reynolds Buick GMC is dedicated to providing the best new and pre-owned vehicles in the Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, and San Gabriel areas.
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1972 Buick GS Stage 1 does the quarter mile at Muslepalooza and Wins!!!
My dads all original (minus one repaint), # matching 1972 Buick GS Stage 1 auto does the quarter mile at Musclepalooza @ Lebanon Vally Raceway. The drivetrain has never been touched and has 110,000 miles on it. This wasn't the fastest run as his first run (and first time ever with this car) ran a 14.43 if he had traction off the line the times would probably be closer to 14 flat. He ran a 14.61 @ 94mph and wins!!!
The 1970 Reynolds Buick GS racer comes home for 95th Anniversary
The 455 Cubic inch BUICK Stage 2 engine roared to life as the 1970 Reynolds Buick GS racer rolled off the trailer at REYNOLDS BUICK. Home again! See it 5 - 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 21, at our 95th Anniversary Open House!
You can find Reynolds Buick GMC at
345 N. Citrus Ave
West Covina, CA 91791
Reynolds Buick GMC has been an upstanding part of the West Covina, CA community for 95 years. A new and used car dealership since 1915, Reynolds Buick GMC is dedicated to providing the best new and pre-owned vehicles in the Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, and San Gabriel areas.
Sales: (626) 384-4448
Service: (626) 384-4467
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BUICK V-8 TURBO NOT V-6, 1/8 Test 8.68@113mph, Reynolds, GA Oct. 2008 (7.50@187mph 1/4 mile).
Check out this super quick BUICK V-8 turbo NOT V-6 on location at Reynolds, GA Silver Dollar Raceway October 2008
Comment from owner:
I'm the owner of the car. It was a 401ci small block Chevy with a 94mm turbo. I was only making test passes so I lifted at 1/2 track. 1/8 time was 5.01 at 150mph. It would have ran around 7.50 at 187 on a full pass.
