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1970 Buick G.S. 455 Convertible

The GS 455 Stage 1 of 1970 is widely considered the peak of Buick performance; its 360 HP 455 CID V8 could outrun many purpose-built muscle cars while providing the luxury refinement only Buick could deliver.
446670H184589
V8
Engine
Convertible
Body
Flint, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Buick G.S. 455

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 4 Buick
Series Code 46 G.S. 455
Body Style Code 67 2-Door Coupe
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code H Flint, MI
Serial Number 184589 Unit #184589

Basic Information

MakeBuick
ModelG.S. 455
Year1970
Body StyleConvertible
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

EngineV8, 455 CID, 350 HP (GS 455 - Stage 1 optional: 360 HP)
Assembly PlantFlint, MI
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Original Specifications (Matched to: Skylark)

Bodystyle lifespan1968 through 1972
Headroom front37.5
Headroom rear36.3
Height53.4
Legroom front41.7
Legroom rear32.2
Length202.2
Nameplate origin1953
Wheelbase112.0
Width77.3

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)