I'm pleased to confirm that Steve's "famous" 65 GS convertible has joined the stable here in SW Michigan. The deal was done this morning and it was transported from Buffalo, NY to here. She's a beauty and I'm looking forward to assessing what it needs to become a reliable driver after seeing very limited use over the past few years. The added bonus for me was the privilege of meeting Steve's family. His wife and daughter welcomed me warmly and, while sad to see the car go, are happy that the car's new owner is another 65 GS enthusiast. I feel that owning this car comes with a lot of responsibility, due to it's family history and it being the symbol of Steve's passion for these cars.
While I will be doing a few fixes and repairs, rest assured this car will remain as original as possible. The paint might be imperfect, but it shines like new and will not be changed. It will keep it's "survivor" character for sure!
I've got a lot of material to go through that came with the car to better understand it's history. I also purchased all of Steve's library of Buick-themed material and look forward to adding it to my near future reading list. And I hope to be able to help with some questions about how things were done "from the factory". I know Steve did some repairs, but expect that the car is a generally good example of how it was originally built.
Yes, I hope to get this car out to some Buick functions so that others can share it. But not until I get the titling and licensing processes complete and get comfortable in it's reliability. I'd love to meet you guys!
I've attached a couple of pictures from today. The lady with me is Sandy Shuman, Steve's wife. I know that some of you have met her.
It's been a long day and I will definitely retire tonight with a smile on my face!
Cheers!
Chuck
PS: Yes, I will still be restoring my 65 GS 4-speed convertible. When finished, my wife and I will have "His" and "Hers"
