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1970 BUICK GSX STAGE 1

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 24, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$236,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $215,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1970
Make and model
Buick Skylark, GS and GSX
Generation
Skylark and Gran Sport 1965 to 1972
Version
GS 455 Stage 1
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
446370H291440
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 25 comparable sales, 162% over its top.

Middle half of sales$50,000 to $82,000
Median$70,000
Sales behind it25Likely

From 25 sales of the Buick Skylark, GS and GSX GS 455 Stage 1 (Skylark and Gran Sport 1965 to 1972) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $50,000 and $82,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1970 Buick GS Stage 1 ConvertibleMecum, May 15, 2026MecumMay 15, 2026$61,000
1970 Buick GSX Stage 1Mecum, May 15, 2026MecumMay 15, 2026$82,000
1970 Buick GS Stage 1Mecum, May 14, 2026MecumMay 14, 2026$70,000
1970 BUICK GS 455 STAGE 1 CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, April 26, 2025Barrett-JacksonApril 26, 2025$100,000
1970 Buick Gran Sport Stage 1 ConvertibleRM Sotheby's, Oct. 8, 2026RM Sotheby'sOct. 8, 2026$130,000
1969 Buick GS 400 Stage 1Mecum, March 19, 2026MecumMarch 19, 2026$51,000
1970 Buick GS Stage 1 ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 16, 2026MecumJan. 16, 2026$167,500
1970 Buick GS Stage 1Mecum, Jan. 10, 2026MecumJan. 10, 2026$74,000