Best of Show Automotive
7700 Tyler BoulevardMentor Museum of Speed, Mentor, OH, 44060, US
Phone : 440-350-1480
Email : joseph.carroll@bestofshowautomotive.com 14,601 Actual Mile 1972 Buick GS455 Stage 1 in Black!

What if you knew the end of performance as you knew it was near? What if you had the forethought and the means to grab one last piece of history before it was too late? And how would you option that car if you were, say, a Buick dealer? We can answer all of the above for you: Francis Joyce of Joyce Buick in Lorain, Ohio special ordered himself a unique TRIPLE BLACK Stage 1 hardtop with all the trimmings.

This is a special car, and if you are Buick fan, ACT FAST. You're looking at the finest UNRESTORED '72 Stage 1 on the planet—that's the original paint, the original engine bay, the original chassis down to the exhaust and the most perfect original interior you'll EVER find.

For those who fully believe performance died in 1971 had better check out their Buick history. Their Stage 1 cars were strong enough to win Motor Trend's top performer award in '72, running mid 14's at better than 100mph—no small feat on an emissions legal motor! Couple that screaming performance with a gorgeous body and you've got one killer muscle car.

Here's how the window sticker lays out the car:

4G37 GS455 Hardtop

35 Special order paint (black wasn't a standard on the Skylark line in '72, and a whopping $113 extra!)

C08 Black vinyl top

248 Black custom trim notchback bench seat interior

B2 Turbo Hydramatic 400 transmission

C1 Power disc brakes

C5 variable ratio power steering

D4 AM/FM radio with rear speaker

E6 Through bumper exhaust extensions

F7 G60-15 Goodyear Polyglas white letter tires and chrome plated wheels

H6 Rally firm ride suspension

K3 Speed Alert

N6 Front and rear bumper protective strips

O4 Door edge guards

O6 Sport outside rear view mirrors

U1 Convenience Group (trunk, mirror map, glove box and ash tray lights)

U7 Full rallye gauge package with tachometer

X2 Rallye steering wheel

$52 worth of destination charges brought the sticker price to $5091.45, but what dealer on the planet pays sticker? Out the door (and financed through the GMAC demo plan), the price was $4291.28 after taxes. How's THAT for a discount? It's still very cool to see the ORIGINAL bill of sale listing the customer and salesman as the same person...it sure saves a lot of time tracking down the buyer! Stock #248 also cost $250 a year to insure according to the documentation that comes with the car. Of course, we have the original owner's manual packet, Warranty Booklet AND the original window sticker, too. Interesting story with the paperwork. The Joyce's sold the car in 1979, but held on to all of the original paperwork for the car. Subsequent owners tried to get them to give it up, but they never did. They eventually repurchased the car (they must have known it was coming back someday) and the paperwork was reunited with the car. Does this car keep getting better or what?

But don't take our word for how perfect this car is—it has been judged best GS at the GS Nationals, competing against (and beating) freshly restored cars. Even the GS experts say this is flat-out the nicest GS there is. It was also the cover car for "Buicks Illustrated" for many years. And this car is no pretender. At the GS Nationals, this bad in black GS ripped off a 14.21 on street tires!

Pop the hood and take in this time warp. It absolutely goes without saying ALL of the hard parts are the originals, and the miles rolled onto the odometer so slowly that its last full tune up was when Ma Bell was still whole: The spark plug wires are dated the second quarter of 1982. There's a new Delco battery, fresh plugs, hoses, belts, fluids and filters, and that's it. If it's here the Flint plant bolted it on, end of story. That's the original motor, carburetor, distributor, air pump, air cleaner, paint on the motor, dust on the firewall, you name it. This is a PERFECTLY preserved car.

The original interior simply needs to be seen to be believed. Seriously, we didn't think the General actually made cars this nice in the 70's. The dash pad is straight and soft, the gauges are perfect and bright, all switchgear operates as designed, the radio is loud and draws in stations perfectly and the seats are absolutely amazing with no wrinkles, tears, pulls...nothing. You'll be hard-pressed to find a muscle interior as nice as this one, especially an all-original one.

The undercarriage is amazingly original and shows just how nicely the car was maintained. We found new stabilizer pins and new shocks, but the rest of the components are factory original. That includes the exhaust system, if you can believe it. That's the original undercoating on the dead mint floor pans, original suspension and brake components and the frame. We invite you to come visit the car and see for yourself—this car alone worth the trip.

The finish on this car is astounding. A factory black car with original paint that looks this good? Wow! Flint must have known about the $113 up-charge or they knew it was going to a dealer because there are so few waves, orange peel is minimal, and coverage is excellent. Either way, they definitely went above and beyond the call of duty on this special car. Chrome bumpers and trim pieces are original and flawless. Lights and lenses from the ORIGINAL '72-specific Guide/T3 bulbs to the taillights are like new. Stainless trim pieces shine thanks to their careful polishing. All of the glass is original and perfect. The original chromed 15" Rallye wheels hold their ORIGINAL G60-15 Polyglas tires—no DOT repop markings here.

This is a reference-quality vehicle: gorgeous original paint, a jaw-dropping interior, a mint undercarriage and engine bay, super low miles, and paperwork to back it all up. Buicks in general are on the rise, Stage 1 cars are on a lit rocket and the 72's are getting their due. This is definitely a car you'll wish YOU packed away when you had the chance. Call quickly before someone else does.

FACTS & FIGURES Year:1972 Mileage:14601 VIN: Transmission Type:Automatic Type of Vehicle Title:Clear Number of Cylinders:8 Primary Color:Black Interior Color:Black About this auction & Best of Show Automotive

Convinced that collector car values are plummeting? Don't be fooled! While the value of mediocre cars has been steadily sliding with the economy over the past two years, the value of incredible cars has stayed level and, is rising. In times of economic uncertainty, capital flows to the highest quality assets which contain the least amount of risk and the classic car market is no exception. The lesson is simple: buy the very best you can find!

Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it, but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000.00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close ... NO EXCEPTIONS.

We do not release our reserve prices, as this would be unfair to the other bidders, so please don't ask!

Note that our cars are on display in our showroom in Mentor, Ohio, in national print advertisements, listed for sale on our website, and listed for sale in multiple, nationally known, online dealer showrooms at all times. Since our cars are for sale in a number of other mediums, we reserve the right to cancel the auction at any time.

Best of Show Automotive sells approximately 40 cars each and every month to collectors worldwide. Each and every one of these cars is listed on Ebay, but only one sale, on average per month, actually occurs on Ebay. Accordingly, if you see a car you like, don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear, it means that it sold to someone who saw it somewhere else. Lastly, note that we do not change our pricing on any car based on Ebay auction activity. Ebay is a wholesale marketing platform, which we use primarily for marketing purposes.

If you have ZERO feedback on Ebay, please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. And, for you con-men and women out there, while you may think it's cute to create a user account and click the Buy It Now on a high dollar car you can't afford, note that we will track you down and we will recoup our costs for fraudulent bidding activity.

This car can be inspected at our 60,000 square foot office complex and showroom facility, operated as the Mentor Museum of Speed, located at 7700 Tyler Boulevard, in Mentor, Ohio, six days per week. Museum hours are 10 am to 5 pm daily, Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 4 pm Saturdays. You may stop in at any time during museum hours to view our collection. If you would like to make a sales appointment (and avoid paying the ten buck admission fee), we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with you. To do so, contact Joseph Carroll below. For those of you who need to fly in, we can provide transportation to and from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. We can also provide accommodations within walking distance of our facility.

We can transport your new vehicle to you in one of our enclosed car haulers. Cost depends on mileage and location. Our Transportation Manager, Ron Meek, stands ready to help you with your transport needs. For a quote, call Ron at: (440)350-1480. Ron's direct email address is: class="wmatterbold">For those international buyers, note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans world-wide for years. You can feel confident in our representations, and post-sale service. Our Transportation Manager, Ron Meek, stands ready to help your transport & shipping needs.

A common question we receive is: "do you accept trades"? We do accept trades, but will only consider #1 or #2 condition vehicles. If you would like us to review a trade, please send detailed pictures of the entire car, including the underside. Also send a detailed description which includes all specifications, facts, figures, history and documentation present with the car. Lastly, give us a clear idea of what you are seeking in trade value. Email information on your trade directly to Joseph Carroll. Joe's email address is: class="wmatterbold">Best of Show Automotive, LLC has a valid Ohio Used Car Dealer's License. Our showroom, located at 7700 Tyler Boulevard, in Mentor, Ohio, is open to the public from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturdays, with viewing by appointment only Monday through Friday. We 100-140 incredible cars on display, and there's always something new. Feel free to stop in and meet our staff, and, more importantly, see the Greatest Showroom on Earth! Each and every one of our 25 member staff is an absolute car nut and we do this because we love cars!

In addition to our main showroom in Mentor, Ohio, we own two secondary facilities, including a restoration mechanical/assembly facility and a restoration body/paint shop. We perform complete restorations for classic car fans around the globe. Best of Show car have won numerous national weekends and our cars won their classes at both the 2009 Mopar Nationals and 2009 Pontiac Nationals. We own all of our facilities and have a significant investment in our business. We stand behind our work and value long-term relationships with our customers! For information on your restoration project, our Restoration Manager, Tim Wilhelm, can be reached at: (440)354-3279. Tim's direct email address is: class="wmatterbold">Do you want your car customized? New wheels? Air conditioning? We have a full service shop staffed with veterans who have been there and done that …we can give you what you want! For a quote on customizing or add-on products, contact our Inventory Manager, Doug Croxford, at: (440)350-1480. Doug's direct email address is: class="wmatterbold">Check out our feedback from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past. Here's what some of customers have to say: We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately, and, our cars really do look better in person than in the pictures! Bid with confidence!

For general information, call us at: (440)350-1480. You can send an email directly to our President, Joseph Carroll, at: Joseph M. Carroll
President/Sales/Purchasing

5782 Heisley Road
Mentor, OH, 44060

Best of Show Automotive, LLC
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7700 Tyler Boulevard
Mentor, OH, 44060

Best of Show Automotive, LLC
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Restoration Manager

5782 Heisley Rd.
Mentor, OH, 44060

Best of Show Automotive, LLC
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7700 Tyler Boulevard
Mentor, OH, 44060

Best of Show Automotive, LLC
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