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1973 Buick LeSabre Custom Sedan 4-Door Sedan

The LeSabre Custom Sedan combined traditional pillared body construction with premium appointments, providing a choice for conservative luxury buyers who preferred solid B-pillar construction over hardtop styling.
4N69J3X110007
V8
Engine
4-Door Sedan
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1973 Buick LeSabre Custom Sedan

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 4 Buick
Series Code N LeSabre Custom Sedan
Body Style Code 69 4-Door Sedan
Engine Code J V8, 350 CID, 175 HP (LeSabre Custom)
Year Code 3 1973
Plant Code X Kansas City, KS
Serial Number 110007 Unit #110007

Basic Information

MakeBuick
ModelLeSabre Custom Sedan
Year1973
Body Style4-Door Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

EngineV8, 350 CID, 175 HP (LeSabre Custom)
Assembly PlantKansas City, KS
Plant CodeX
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $3484.00
No. Produced 15169

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

Series Galaxie 500XL - V8
Type Constant mesh
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Displacement 289 cu. in.
Type Dual downdraft
Brake Horsepower 195@4400 hp
Type V8 overhead valve
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (16)
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Cooling System 19.5 Quarts
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Exhaust System Single
Radiator Tube and corrugated fin & core
Battery 12 V
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment 352 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power seats
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 7.50 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Origin United States
Make Ford
Model Year 1964
Model Number 76B
Body Maker Ford
Brake Size 11 in.
Emergency Rear service brakes
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel 20 gal.
Transmission 3 pt.
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Oil 5 qt.
Carburetor Own
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Torque 282@2400 ft/lbs
Compression Ratio-Std 8.6 :1
Cylinders 8
Main Bearings 5
Rated Horsepower 51.2 hp
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Rear Tread 60 in.
Front Tread 61 in.
Wheelbase 119 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.5 :1
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.