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1968 Buick LeSabre Custom Convertible

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.
454678X109469
V8
Engine
Convertible
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 67 2-Door Coupe
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code X Kansas City, KS
Serial Number 109469 Unit #109469

Basic Information

MakeBuick
ModelLeSabre Custom
Year1968
Body StyleConvertible
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 $3088.00
No. Produced 23120

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 4

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Height 56.7 in.
Width 80 in.
Length 209.8 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Model Year 1964
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Displacement 223.51 cu. in.
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Torque 203@2200 ft/lbs
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (16)
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Battery 12 V
Radiator Tube and corrugated fin & core
Exhaust System Single
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Power seats
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Rear Suspension Longitudinal leaf spring
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 8.00 x 14
Series Station Wagon 6
Origin United States
Make Ford
Body Maker Ford
Passengers 9
Model Number 71A
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Size 11 in.
Emergency Rear service brakes
Transmission 3 pt.
Oil 5 qt.
Fuel 21 gal.
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Brake Horsepower 138@4200 hp
Type Single downdraft
Rated Horsepower 31.54 hp
Cylinders 6
Compression Ratio-Std 8.4 :1
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Front Tread 61 in.
Rear Tread 60 in.
Wheelbase 119 in.
Differential Ratio 3.5 :1
Differential Hypoid
Carburetor Own
Clutch Size 10.4 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.26 :1
2nd 1.84 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.35 :1
B &s 3 5/8 & 3 39/64

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.