Die-cast 71 Buick GS 455?

[John Hutchin]

Hi everyone,

I guess this is the right forum for this! My son would like a model of a 71 Buick 455 for Christmas. I'm thinking a die-cast model would be best because it would last beyond New Year's day. However, I've been looking for a die-cast 455 GS for a while and haven't been able to find one.

Does anyone know if such a thing exists? I'm willing to go used (even high-mileage) and do a restoration :-)

Thanks,
Huck

[Marco]

I know they made several GSXs, but I've never seen a GS455

You may have to 'settle' for a GSX and do some body work.

Keep your eye on ebay for the various colors...
Black (http://cgi.ebay.com/1971-Buick-GSX-Stage-1-DIECAST-1-18-ERTL-/250733199863?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item3a60dd01f7)
Red (http://cgi.ebay.com/Ertl-1-18-1971-GM-Buick-GSX-455-V8-LE-1-2500-Diamond-2-/310199425498?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item48395399da)
Bittersweet Mist (http://cgi.ebay.com/ERTL-1-18-1971-Buick-GSX-1997-Natl-2-Bittersweet-Mist-/360273240995?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item53e1f563a3)
Blue (http://cgi.ebay.com/1971-Buick-GSX-Peachstate-Ed-Blue-Ertl-1-18-RARE-/230526408936?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item35ac71d8e8)
Brown Convertible (converted X) (http://cgi.ebay.com/1971-BUICK-GSX-CONV-BROWN-BYC-1-18-ERTL-1997-/260698624549?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item3cb2d95225)

Maybe contact Todd - he's a Buick guy.
http://www.diecastmusclecars.com/

[71stage1conv]

Another option is to buy two, a 70 GS and a 71 GSX, then swap the front grill & rear bumper, and you will have a 71 GS and a 70 GSX. There are a bunch more 70 models to choose from compare to any other year.:TH::TU:

[John Hutchin]

Hey, good idea Dan! I may be able to do that. There are several on eBay.
Thanks,
Huck

[71stage1conv]

Screw Ebay
70 GS
http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=218308
71 GSX
http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=218310

[John Hutchin]

Found a sweet red 71 GSX for $50 shipped - never opened. Made a low offer & they accepted! Happy happy joy joy. Tx
Huck