1970 Buick Estate Wagon 4-Door 3-Seat Wagon (Estate)
The Estate Wagon was the most prestigious domestic full-size station wagon in 1970, featuring optional simulated woodgrain paneling that became an American suburban status symbol.
460460C104597
V8
Engine
4-Door 3-Seat Wagon (Estate)
Body
South Gate, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Buick Estate Wagon
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 4 | Buick |
| Series Code | 60 | Estate Wagon |
| Body Style Code | 46 | 4-Door 3-Seat Wagon (Estate) |
| Year Code | 0 | 1970 |
| Plant Code | C | South Gate, CA |
| Serial Number | 104597 | Unit #104597 |
Basic Information
MakeBuick
ModelEstate Wagon
Year1970
Body Style4-Door 3-Seat Wagon (Estate)
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
EngineV8, 455 CID, 370 HP (Estate Wagon)
Assembly PlantSouth Gate, CA
Plant CodeC
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
Bodystyle lifespan1970
Headroom front39.2
Headroom rear39.0
Height57.1
Legroom front41.3
Legroom rear38.2
Length223.3
Nameplate origin1940
Wheelbase124.0
Width80.0
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)