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1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport 455...20 year restoration project

We take a tour of this beautifuly restored 1965 Buick Gran Sport 455.
When General Motors authorized engines up to 400 cid in its intermediate cars, Buick seized the chance to create its first muscle car, the 1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport. In actuality, the division's big-block V-8 displaced 401 cubic inches. Undeterred, Buick simply renamed it the "400." Teamed with a heavy-duty radiator and dual-exhausts, the 401 carried the same 325-bhp rating as in Buick's full-size models. ("Wildcat 445" on the air cleaner referred to the engine's torquerating.)
To Buick's credit, the operation was more than just an engine transplant. Any 1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sport -- hardtop, pillared coupe, or convertible -- got the convertible's beefed-up frame for better rigidity, plus specially valved shocks and heavy-duty springs. Buick added a thick anti-roll bar up front and enhanced the rear suspension with added links to fight axle windup and differential twist. Braking improved with enlarged front-wheel cylinders.
With the standard three-speed manual, the Gran Sport package added $253 to the cost of a regular Skylark. It jumped to $420 with the four-speed manual and to $457 with Buick's two-speed Super Turbine 300 automatic. The top available axle ratio was 3.73:1.
All 1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sports had to be ordered with bucket seats, a $72 "mandatory option." Positraction should have been mandatory, too. As with other high-powered intermediates, wheel spin off the line was a problem.
But buyers were happy. This was a solid car with a smooth, responsive engine; good ride quality; and competent handling. Motor Trend remarked that its 12.3 mpg in city driving was "not bad at all."
Nearly 70,000 1965 Buick Skylark Gran Sports were sold, and no one seemed to mind that it wasn't an all-out muscle car -- that would come soon enough.
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Пікірлер: 27

  • @tonybarr7984
    @tonybarr798410 ай бұрын

    I've owed my '65 GS for 55years.A two years restoration brought this fabulous GM muscle car into better than showroom condition. I will never sell this classic beauty. All you gotta do is admire this lovely car and keep it in the family.

  • @TwoGuysandaRide

    @TwoGuysandaRide

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing and for watching!

  • @johnnydfrompa.2863
    @johnnydfrompa.286310 ай бұрын

    Beautiful car great job on the restoration. This is almost exactly the same car as my very first car way back when. Only difference is I had the center console with the tach in it and a black vinyl roof. The color,rims,401 nail head engine… memories.

  • @TwoGuysandaRide

    @TwoGuysandaRide

    10 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing

  • @freedomwon2004
    @freedomwon20046 ай бұрын

    My first car! 1965 Buick Gran Sport convertible. 401 Nailhead with the Super Turbine 300 2 speed transmission.

  • @TwoGuysandaRide

    @TwoGuysandaRide

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing and for watching!

  • @beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756
    @beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756 Жыл бұрын

    Nice restore. Just watching your video and working on my 65 GS. Once you drive one you'll know why they are loved.

  • @TwoGuysandaRide

    @TwoGuysandaRide

    Жыл бұрын

    Right on! Thanks for watching

  • @albertstelletell53
    @albertstelletell53 Жыл бұрын

    My Dad worked in Morristown nj Buick he had a 401 4 speed red conv power windows ac it was loaded 4700 new we loved his demo a great very fast car my fav

  • @TwoGuysandaRide

    @TwoGuysandaRide

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!

  • @bigblocknut5364
    @bigblocknut53642 жыл бұрын

    2 Guys, total 1965 Gran Sport production was 15,780. Thanks for doing the video!

  • @TwoGuysandaRide

    @TwoGuysandaRide

    2 жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure! Thanks for the information and thanks for watching!

  • @frederichayes9958
    @frederichayes99582 жыл бұрын

    I add 65GS in 72 Trade it in 76 For a grand prex And the guy I traded it to totaled it 3 days later Should have never traded it one of the best cars I ever had

  • @TwoGuysandaRide

    @TwoGuysandaRide

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s a great car and it sounds like you let it get away. We all have that “one” car we wish we still owned. Thanks for watching

  • @bigblocknut5364
    @bigblocknut53642 жыл бұрын

    I want to thank these friends who spent their time helping me with the restoration: Loren Brian S Frank Mike S Dan John E - MN John E - KS Jody

  • @TwoGuysandaRide

    @TwoGuysandaRide

    2 жыл бұрын

    You all did a great job. Its a beautiful example of a rarely seen car.

  • @mcgaugh57
    @mcgaugh572 жыл бұрын

    I bought one of these in 76 for $250 from back lot of used car dealer, had the 401 and 3 speed on floor. I was 19 and drove it to death.

  • @TwoGuysandaRide

    @TwoGuysandaRide

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ll bet you’d love to still own it. This is a sweet car and so rarely seen. Most folks collect the Chevelles that’s why we wanted to film this beauty. Thanks for watching

  • @mcgaugh57

    @mcgaugh57

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TwoGuysandaRide The 59 ss el camino I had was the one I miss the most.

  • @TwoGuysandaRide

    @TwoGuysandaRide

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mcgaugh57 another sweet ride!

  • @chuckcarlini2807
    @chuckcarlini28072 жыл бұрын

    I have a 66' marina blue,,, code FF WITH TWO TONE BLUE INTERIOR,, #S MATCHING 401C.I. NAILHEAD,, FACTORY T-10 FOUR SPEED,, I BOUGHT IT 20 PLUS YEAR'S AGO,,, VERY RARE ONE OF 2.199 FACTORY 4 SPEEDS,, WAY RARE AS FAR AS COLOR COMBO.. I HAVE NEVER SEEN ANOTHER LIKE IT! BUICK,,, FAST WITH CLASS!

  • @TwoGuysandaRide

    @TwoGuysandaRide

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, super nice car! Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching

  • @stephens1392

    @stephens1392

    Жыл бұрын

    My first car was a 66 Gran Sport, 401 4 speed marina blue with black bucket seats no ps no pb it was a very fast car, it was a repo that had 14,700 miles on it when I bought it, I ended up recking it, I still miss it.

  • @lillylile4715
    @lillylile47152 жыл бұрын

    How did you get the top?

  • @TwoGuysandaRide

    @TwoGuysandaRide

    2 жыл бұрын

    Are you talking about the black vinyl top?

  • @irocitZ
    @irocitZ Жыл бұрын

    So many times you hear parents of car people had no interest in cars whatsoever, I'm no different. I've been involved in the car culture for decades, my parents on the other hand could care less.

  • @TwoGuysandaRide

    @TwoGuysandaRide

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!