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1968 Buick Wildcat Custom 2-Door Hardtop Coupe

The Wildcat Custom represented the pinnacle of Buick's sporty full-size lineup with enhanced luxury appointments, standard 430 V8, and distinctive styling cues.
466878X111112
V8
Engine
2-Door Hardtop Coupe
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Buick Wildcat Custom

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 4 Buick
Series Code 66 Wildcat Custom
Body Style Code 87 2-Door Hardtop Coupe
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code X Kansas City, KS
Serial Number 111112 Unit #111112

Basic Information

MakeBuick
ModelWildcat Custom
Year1968
Body Style2-Door Hardtop Coupe
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

Width80
Length209.8
Height55.5
Wheelbase119

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $3222.00
No. Produced 58306

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Width 80 in.
Length 209.8 in.
Height 55.5 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Make Ford
Type Constant mesh
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Type V8 overhead valve
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (16)
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Tube and corrugated fin & core
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Exhaust System Single
Battery 12 V
Cooling System 19.5 Quarts
Optional Equipment Power seats
Optional Equipment 352 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Power windows
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
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 7.50 x 14
Series Galaxie 500XL - V8
Origin United States
Model Year 1964
Model Number 63C
Body Maker Ford
Emergency Rear service brakes
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Size 11 in.
Oil 5 qt.
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Transmission 3 pt.
Fuel 20 gal.
Carburetor Own
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Brake Horsepower 195@4400 hp
Torque 282@2400 ft/lbs
Compression Ratio-Std 8.6 :1
Cylinders 8
Displacement 289 cu. in.
Main Bearings 5
Rated Horsepower 51.2 hp
Wheelbase 119 in.
Rear Tread 60 in.
Front Tread 61 in.
Differential Ratio 3.5 :1
Differential Hypoid
Clutch Size 10.4 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.42 :1
2nd 1.61 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 2.33 :1
B &s 4 & 2.87

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.