Mid year 1968 saw the official introduction of the California GS, exclusively designed for Golden State motorists. Buick advertised the car nationally as a high performance family sports car at an economical price. The drivetrain included Buick’s new for “68” 350 V8 with 10.25;1 compression and Quadrajet four-barrel carburetor producing 280 hp and 375 lb ft of torque mated to the two-speed Super Turbine 300 two speed automatic transmission. The California’s were available only as a pillar coupe with bench seat upholstery, full treatment including vinyl top, chrome molding package, GS emblems, special California scripts, chrome steel wheels and chrome air cleaner lid.
This car was purchased from Sexton Buick-Olds in Tennessee, traveling only 8,640 actual miles from new, it is 100% original except for new redlines wide oval tires and battery. It’s completely flawless being kept in secure climate controlled environment since day one, comes with all paperwork including Protect-o-Plate, owner’s manual and original window sticker. If you want the best, this is it, no disappointments.