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1970 Buick Gran Sport Stage 1 Convertible

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Oct. 8, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$145,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $130,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 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
Chassis
446670H128686
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, 59% 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 GSX Stage 1Mecum, May 15, 2026MecumMay 15, 2026$82,000
1970 Buick GS Stage 1 ConvertibleMecum, May 15, 2026MecumMay 15, 2026$61,000
1970 Buick GS Stage 1Mecum, May 14, 2026MecumMay 14, 2026$70,000
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
1970 Buick GSX Stage 1Mecum, Nov. 1, 2025MecumNov. 1, 2025$180,000
1970 BUICK GS 455 STAGE 1 CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, April 26, 2025Barrett-JacksonApril 26, 2025$100,000
1970 BUICK GSX STAGE 1Barrett-Jackson, Jan. 24, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 24, 2025$215,000