Mid year 1968 saw the official introduction of the California GS, xclusively 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, ull treatment including vinyl top, hrome molding package, S emblems, pecial California scripts, hrome steel wheels and chrome air cleaner lid.
This car was purchased from Sexton Buick-Olds in Tennessee, raveling only 8,640 actual miles from new, t 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, omes with all paperwork including Protect-o-Plate, wner’s manual and original window sticker. If you want the best, his is it, o disappointments.