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1971 Buick GS

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 10, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$27,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $25,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1971
Make and model
Buick Skylark, GS and GSX
Generation
Skylark and Gran Sport 1965 to 1972
Version
Gran Sport
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
434371H135865
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 50 comparable sales, 17% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$29,188 to $51,500
Median$38,500
Sales behind it50Likely

From 50 sales of the Buick Skylark, GS and GSX Gran Sport (Skylark and Gran Sport 1965 to 1972) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $29,188 and $51,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
37-Years-Owned 1971 Buick GS 455 ConvertibleBring a Trailer, June 26, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 26, 2026$41,500
1971 Buick GS HardtopMecum, July 11, 2025MecumJuly 11, 2025$19,500
1970 Buick GSMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$48,000
1972 Buick GSMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$54,000
1970 Buick GS 455 CoupeBring a Trailer, Oct. 8, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 8, 2026$31,250
1970 Buick GS ConvertibleMecum, Sept. 25, 2026MecumSept. 25, 2026$62,000
1970 Buick GS 455 ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Sept. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 11, 2026$23,250
1970 Buick GS 455 CoupeBring a Trailer, June 25, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 25, 2026$39,100