Patricks wicked GSX..............

Belair62 · #1 06-29-2005, 07:23 PM

Pat what are some of the prototype differences ?

**PPPJJJFFF** · #2 06-29-2005, 08:43 PM

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Pat what are some of the prototype differences ?

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You can see a picture of the Prototype car on the homepage of www.V8Buick.Com Its not a really good picture though. The car I believe is about 200lbs. heavier than a normal GSX. I believe it's because of the fiberglass hood. Larger front spoiler in white (black on a reguler GSX). The rear spoiler is a little different too. The prototype car has a two tone interior, wild combination of White and Orange. I heard the guys from "My Classic Car" really enjoyed shooting the car at the Buick Nationals last month. The feature will be in the spring of next year. I've also been told there is a documented "Baldwin" or "Motion" GSX getting restored down south right now. I really don't know much about the Motion cars so I may be wrong on what it is exactly. Those names were mentioned. Brad Conley who owns the GSX prototype and John Chamberlain who I believe owns a Prototype GS or something rare like that will also be in that Hemmings magazine I believe. These guys are considered top dog Buick gurus. Patrick

**MosportGreen66** · #3 06-29-2005, 10:56 PM

Yes there is a Motion GSX being restored in the south. I do not many details on the car, but PM I'll direct you to the right person.

BlownAway · #4 06-30-2005, 01:27 AM

what a lucky guy to own 2 of the most rare muscle cars ever built...those Buicks are fast...and to have a HEMI to boot.....how do you know which to take out when you go cruisin..I would have a tough decision.......LOL

JoeG · #5 06-30-2005, 07:17 AM

"Wouldn't you rather have a buick"--Shame they got on board the 60's musclecar train a little late--When they just started to shine the plug was being pulled--Buick never got their just due---------

feature/car.
I couldn't get that web to come up , so I don't know if this is the photo of the GSX Prototype

being shown---But it deserves a second look--------------

Belair62 · #6 06-30-2005, 07:25 AM

Looks like the same prototype Joe...I like Buicks...had quite a few...one I wish I had back was a 65 Riviera 425 duak quad....very rare non-GS...still have the POP to it...

JoeG · #7 06-30-2005, 08:10 AM

There's one that shows up every year at the Staten Island Community College car show---If I make it this year I'll snap a few photos--- Light metallic blue---

**PPPJJJFFF** · #8 07-01-2005, 04:39 PM

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"Wouldn't you rather have a buick"--Shame they got on board the 60's musclecar train a little late--When they just started to shine the plug was being pulled--Buick never got their just due---------

feature/car.
I couldn't get that web to come up , so I don't know if this is the photo of the GSX Prototype

being shown---But it deserves a second look--------------

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This is Brads prototype car. It will be featured in the August edition of "Hemmings". Theres a "Buick Muscle Car" buyers guide that has a lot of great history on the Buicks. They do a good job covering the 60's Buicks, the GS and 70, 71 and 72 GSX. Also goes into great detail on the Stage I 455. Patrick

**ANDY M** · #9 07-01-2005, 11:56 PM

Interesting footnote to the Hemmings article, there were 2 proto-types, and both were sold new in Columbus. Len Inmke, who started the Arthritis Foundation show here, collected Buicks the way that Bob McDorman collected Chevy's. He bought both cars for his collection, and they both got sold when he was out of town. Needless to say, he was more than slightly peeved.

The rest is car history.
Andy

**olredalert** · #10 07-02-2005, 01:42 AM

------I knew Len Immke and he did more than collect Buicks. He kept a small circle of restorers busy on just about anything and everything with 4 wheels. Bob Adams, Leo Gephart, and Dick Garbitt were some of his favorite dealers to do business with. We even sold him a full tilt, new AMG-500SL grey-market car in all red (ugly car) for his sons birthday. A buddy of mine restored an absolutely gorgeous 1949 Hudson twin-H drop-top for him along with many others. He was famous for gigantic multiple trades, sometimes involving 20 to 30 cars. He also was the behind the scenes guy in the Wendys restraunt chain. TV Dave was the up front guy. Len actually made way more money with Wendys than he ever did with the Buick dealer, although it was the worlds biggest Buick dealer..........Bill S

--------All that and he was deathly afraid of flying. Went everywhere in a bus/motorhome!!!!!!

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