Its a difficult task to accurately put into words just how unique and special of a car that this 1972 Buick GS Stage I really is. In fact, only 809 were produced for the 1972 model year! In a classic muscle car market crammed with Mustangs, Chevelles and Camaros, the go-fast Buicks of the 1960s and early 1970s tend to get overlooked. Thats a shame, because like the Wildcat and Riviera 425 that came before it, the Stage I GS option was meant to take Buicks boring public perception at the time and turn it on its head. Well, whoever checked off the options list on this absolute beast of a Buick wasnt messing around. A fully-documented California-original Stage I thats equipped with all the original equipment and performance options, this 72 Buick is legitimately the real deal. Powered by a massive 455 C.I. Buick V8 breathing with the help of Ram-Air induction and a 4-barrel carburetor, this 72 Stage I makes enough torque to pull a tree out of the ground. Driving force is put to the pavement through a smooth-shifting 3-speed automatic transmission, allowing for seamless highway cruising. The exterior is bathed in a positively gorgeous, correct Flame Orange hue, one of only 22 ordered! It reflects like a mirror in the sun, complete with a stunning finish that compliments this Buicks laser-straight bodylines and excellent chrome brightwork. The undercarriage is entirely rust-free, and the floors, frame, trunk and jambs are all rock-solid! Pop open this Buicks sculpted twin doors and youll find a fantastic, correct 188-code Black vinyl interior thats still factory-fresh in nearly every way. Its got comfy vinyl bench seats that are perfect for long distance drives, functional factory ice-cold A/C will keep you cool and the factory gauges & tachometer still sit in the dashboard! This 72 Buick came from the factory fully-loaded, with power steering, power brakes, front disc brakes, a front chin spoiler & rear spoiler, the original smog equipment, factory Ram-Air induction, factory ice-cold A/C, an original AM pushbutton radio, Dual Sport mirrors, a remote drivers mirror, the factory gauges & tachometer, an original build sheet and complete documentation, an aftermarket under-dash stereo system, and a mean-sounding dual exhaust system. The car rides on a classic set of 15 Buick Magnum 500 wheels over Cooper Cobra RWL tires for a magnificent, factory-fresh look. With those dual exhausts and 455 V8, this Stage I runs, drives, and sounds like a dream on four wheels. This car may not be very flashy, but that engine shows you that there is more there than meets the eye. If youre in the market for an extremely rare, highly collectible, and powerful muscle car that checks all the right boxes, then this 1972 Buick GS Stage I is exactly what youre looking for. Believe us, youre not going to want to let this one pass you by. After all, when are you going to see another one? VIN and Cowl Tag decodes as follows: VIN- 4G37V2Z126888 4: Buick Motor Division G: GS 37: 2-door hardtop coupe V: Stage I 455 C.I. V8, 4-barrel carburetor 2: 1972 model year Z: Fremont, California GM Assembly Plant, U.S.A. 126688: Serial number; 26,888th 1972 Buick scheduled for production at Fremont Assembly COWL TAG- 72: 1972 model year 43437: 4 = Buick Motor Division 34 = GS 37 = 2-door hardtop coupe Z: Built in Fremont, California, U.S.A. 01007: Fisher Body unit number, no relation to vin 188: Black interior vinyl trim A65: Bench seats 65: Flame Orange exterior paint B: Black vinyl top 05C: Production date in the 3rd week of May, 1972
