1968 Buick Skylark GS California Edition

Description for Buick Skylark 1968

While there were over 8300 1968 Gran Sports made, only 4831 GS California editions were ever produced making this one rare GS California! This vehicle is totally original and factory numbers matching as well. The drive train includes Buick's new for '68 350-4 V8 with 10.25:1 compression and Rochester (GM) 4GC Quadrajet four-barrel carburetor, producing 280 hp and 375 lb·ft of torque. The two-speed Super Turbine 300 transmission driving a 3.23:1 rear axle gear, designed for highway cruising. In 1968, Buick asked "why settle for less when the California GS, built especially for you, costs no more?" Exclusively designed for Golden State motorists, Buick advertised the car nationally as a high performance family sports car at an economy car price. This is an easy starting smooth running car that moves down the road with ease. The doors and windows open and close nicely and the car is very comfortable. The factory installed A.C. W/ Climate-Control makes this GS California even more desirable. All lighting inside and out functions as intended, even the key buzzer is functional! Included is the original owner’s manual and a 4 inch thick shop Manual. Power Steering, Power Brakes, Factory air conditioning. New in past few months: complete brake job, carb. rebuilt,belts, oil & filter just changed, water pump, starter motor, new Optima battery, new radial tires