1970 Buick Wildcat Custom Convertible
The 1970 Wildcat Custom was the last of the legendary Wildcat lineage; after 1970 Buick discontinued the model, replacing it with the Centurion name which would represent a more luxury-oriented direction.
466670X119689
V8
Engine
Convertible
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Buick Wildcat Custom
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 4 | Buick |
| Series Code | 66 | Wildcat Custom |
| Body Style Code | 67 | 2-Door Coupe |
| Year Code | 0 | 1970 |
| Plant Code | X | Kansas City, KS |
| Serial Number | 119689 | Unit #119689 |
Basic Information
MakeBuick
ModelWildcat Custom
Year1970
Body StyleConvertible
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
EngineV8, 455 CID, 370 HP (Wildcat Custom)
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS
Plant CodeX
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
Width80
Wheelbase119
Length209.8
Height56.5
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)
Powertrain Details Enhanced Data
Axle Type
Semifloating
Pricing & Production Enhanced Data
Original Base Price
$2674.00
No. Produced
206998
Body & Style Enhanced Data
No. Doors
2
Dimensions Enhanced Data
Width
80
in.
Length
209.8
in.
Height
56.5
in.
Additional Specifications Enhanced Data
Type
Inline Valve-in-head
Rated Horsepower
31.54
hp
Lubrication
Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Torque
203@2200
ft/lbs
Displacement
223.51
cu. in.
Colors
Exterior Colors
Color Options (16)
Cooling System
15 Quarts
Ignition System
Distributor and coil
Battery
12
V
Cooling System
Centrifugal water pump
Exhaust System
Single
Radiator
Tube and corrugated fin & core
Optional Equipment
390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Air conditioning
Optional Equipment
Power windows
Optional Equipment
Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment
352 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment
Power brakes
Optional Equipment
Power seats
Optional Equipment
Power steering
Optional Equipment
Pushbutton Radio
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
Tire Size
7.00 x 14
Spare Location
Trunk
Make
Ford
Series
Galaxie 500 6
Origin
United States
Model Year
1964
Model Number
63B
Body Maker
Ford
Emergency
Rear service brakes
Service
Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Size
11
in.
Fuel
20
gal.
Transmission
3
pt.
Oil
5
qt.
Rear Differential
5
pt.
Carburetor
Own
Engine Numbers
Last letter in serial no.
Engine No. Location
Plate on left front door pillar post.
Brake Horsepower
138@4200
hp
Compression Ratio-Std
8.4
:1
Type
Single downdraft
Cylinders
6
Valve Lifters
Mechanical
Rear Tread
60
in.
Front Tread
61
in.
Wheelbase
119
in.
Differential
Hypoid
Differential Ratio
3.5
:1
Clutch Size
9.5 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.