Author Topic: 1965 Gran Sport Convertible in Kansas (Read 2235 times)

dsags · « **on:** February 12, 2012, 09:30:40 PM »

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/buick/skylark/1356781.html

Great price. Hope someone on the board gets it.

Dan

Chris · « **Reply #1 on:** February 12, 2012, 10:01:45 PM »

$9500!

Looks like a steal to me

Chris

nut465gs · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2012, 08:00:05 AM »

Chris, you need this GS so that you will have a matched pair. I can't figure out the grille emblem. Must be some kind or awarded plaque or something like that. The wheels would look better painted factory black. Other than that, it looks like a decent GS convertible for a great price. I live about 3 hours away from this GS. If anyone is seriously interested, for the cost of gasoline, I'll go have a look at it and send photos.

John Egel

Chris · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:17:50 AM »

"Hey Anne, I found this white 65 GS convertible in Kansas and I want to buy it"

The last thing heard before the gunshots....

I value my life... so I won't even ask my wife.

Chris

Loren At 65GS · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2012, 07:22:52 PM »

:BangHead:I really want another rag top some day. If it were a 4 spd, I would be on it without question.

Loren

dsags · « **Reply #5 on:** February 14, 2012, 08:36:38 AM »

I know someone who has the original parts to make it a 4 speed

Loren At 65GS · « **Reply #6 on:** February 14, 2012, 09:08:43 PM »

Dan, PLEASE!!!, you're killing me.lol
I really must get a couple of other projects done first. Then I may have to enlist you and your sleuthing ability to seek one out for sure. Game?

Loren

dsags · « **Reply #7 on:** February 14, 2012, 09:31:43 PM »

Get that slab poured Loren. We'll find you a convertible later.

Dan

Mark Ascher · « **Reply #8 on:** February 14, 2012, 10:07:27 PM »

X2

Mark

Loren At 65GS · « **Reply #9 on:** February 15, 2012, 06:02:04 PM »

It will be done by June for sure. If we have a normal or even early spring, I may be able to handle it before our April trip.
Then it will be car building time

Loren

option B9 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 16, 2012, 07:09:07 PM »

I have the same one too... It would be great to have twins, but the wife said I would be sleeping in it. So I think I will pass on this one... Did anyone notice that
there are NO GS emblems on this GS or do I need stronger glasses???? someone let me know !!
Thanks. Tony

Loren At 65GS · « **Reply #11 on:** February 16, 2012, 07:19:52 PM »

Good catch Tony.

Loren

nut465gs · « **Reply #12 on:** February 16, 2012, 08:57:33 PM »

Tony,

How could I have missed the fact that there were no GS emblems? This is why we gotta stick together as a close knit group. I'd hate to have anyone mislead into a misrepresented high dollar purchase. It looks like it does have the correct ventiports, but that does not make it a '65 Skylark Gran Sport. It really needs to be personally inspected to be sure. If anyone is a serious buyer, I will do the inspection for you.

John

Mister T · « **Reply #13 on:** February 18, 2012, 09:46:10 AM »

Copied from the ad, I've highlighted, and underlined my concerns

This is an authentic Gran Sport in every detail; 401cuid nailhead small block, drive train upgrades, ect - except for the steering wheel (walnut racing) and the air cleaner (chrome). All matching numbers, every option but a few. This auto is in excellent running order and has always been kept in such; 3 month old valve job and new bands in the 300 PowerGlide tranny. Every piece of original trim is in place, save 3 items.

Loren At 65GS · « **Reply #14 on:** February 18, 2012, 07:34:44 PM »

And here I been mislead all this time, thinking I had a big block in my GS.lol

I counted at least 4 trim pieces, ie the emblems. Also noticed a very rusty drivers rear quarter.

Loren