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1968 Buick LeSabre Custom 4-Door Hardtop

The LeSabre Custom added upscale trim and features to the base LeSabre, competing in the popular mid-level full-size sedan market dominated by Ford Galaxie 500 and Chevrolet Impala.
454398X112101
V8
Engine
4-Door Hardtop
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Buick LeSabre Custom

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 4 Buick
Series Code 54 LeSabre Custom
Body Style Code 39 2-Door Hardtop
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code X Kansas City, KS
Serial Number 112101 Unit #112101

Basic Information

MakeBuick
ModelLeSabre Custom
Year1968
Body Style4-Door Hardtop
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Available engines for 1968 Buick:

Engine 6-cyl, 250 CID, 155 HP, 8.5:1 compression, 2-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower155 HP
Displacement250 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 8-cyl, 350 CID, 230 HP, 9.0:1 compression, 2-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower230 HP
Displacement350 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine 8-cyl, 350 CID, 7.6:1 compression, 2-barrel carb, M/A
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement350 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression7.6:1
Engine 8-cyl, 350 CID, 280 HP, 10.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower280 HP
Displacement350 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 8-cyl, 400 CID, 340 HP, 10.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower340 HP
Displacement400 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 8-cyl, 430 CID, 360 HP, 10.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, auto only
Horsepower360 HP
Displacement430 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 8-cyl, 430 CID, 8.75:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, auto only
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement430 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.75:1

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: LeSabre)

Bodystyle lifespan1967 through 1968
Headroom front39.6
Headroom rear38.3
Height55.3
Legroom front42.2
Legroom rear39.0
Length217.5
Nameplate origin1959
Wheelbase123.0
Width80.0

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2330.00
No. Produced 42733

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Width 72.2 in.
Length 197.6 in.
Height 55.8 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Type Inline Valve-in-head
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Brake Horsepower 101@4400 hp
Torque 156@2400 ft/lbs
Type Helical
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (18)
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Cooling System 8.5 Quarts
Battery 12 V
Cooling System Water pump
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment 200 cu. in. Inline 6 engine
Optional Equipment Fordomatic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment 289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment 260 cu. in. V8 engine
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Longitudinal leaf spring
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Tire Size 6.50 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Origin United States
Model Year 1964
Make Ford
Series Fairlane 6 500
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 65A
Brake Size 10 in.
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Emergency Rear service brakes
Transmission 2.5 pt.
Oil 3.5 qt.
Fuel 16 gal.
Rear Differential 4.5 pt.
Carburetor Own
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Single downdraft
Main Bearings 4
Displacement 169.57 cu. in.
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Cylinders 6
Compression Ratio-Std 8.4 :1
Rear Tread 56 in.
Front Tread 57 in.
Wheelbase 115.5 in.
Differential Ratio 3.5 :1
Differential Hypoid
Clutch Size 8.5 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.29 :1
2nd 1.83 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 4.46 :1
B &s 3 1/2 & 2 15/16

Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.