In 2009 after 10 plus years on the internet I shut down my website AtlantaBuick.com because of “hacking”. In doing so I did not realize it created a problem for restoration shops, individuals restoring their cars or Buick gear heads looking for some info. Therefore, with some coaxing from people you all have heard of these books were born.

     The books contain not only cast numbers, stamped numbers and part numbers of specific parts from bumper to bumper including drivetrain but also paint codes, top codes, Fisher plate identification along with V.I.N. and P.O.P identification breakdown plus much more.

     I have advertised these books on several Facebook pages, Buick GS and Gran Sport Bulletin boards and Car shows with the purpose of educating the first time GS/Gran Sport buyer as to what they are looking at before they spend big bucks on a car that may or may not be truthfully represented for sale.

     With all this being said I had the opportunity to look at a 1970 low mileage GSX 455 – 4 speed car on display. The car was found in a field in Michigan and off frame restoration was performed in 2007/2008. The “X” is now being displayed as a 455 Stage 1 showing a picture under the hood with chrome valve covers and a “Stage 1” air cleaner decal and is stated as a 455 Stage 1 with 350 HP. Also during the years of changing owners the original “X” steering wheel was changed and the “WGs” were replaced with reproduction wheels.

     My honest opinion about this car is without knowing the numbers of specific 455 Stage 1 vs 455 components you might be spending money unnecessarily. Somebody misrepresented the car between the restoration in 2008 and the museum display 2022 either to impress or to make more money on resale or the present owner did not care and just wanted a yellow “X” muscle car for the collection. Either way educate yourself so you won’t live through the statement “buyer beware”.

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