A rare 1970 Buick GS Stage 1 in Stratomist Blue hits Mecum Kissimmee 2026: 455 Big Block V8, 4-speed Hurst, only 1,500 built. Specs, history, why it matters.
2025-12-29T01:12:59+03:00
2025-12-29T01:12:59+03:00
2025-12-29T01:12:59+03:00
An American classic is stepping back into the limelight: in January 2026, a rare 1970 Buick GS Stage 1 will be offered at Mecum’s Kissimmee auction. It distills everything enthusiasts prized about the muscle-car era—power, style, and unapologetic attitude.Finished in striking Stratomist Blue with a white vinyl roof and interior, the car packs a 455-cubic-inch Big Block V8 that, in testing, delivered up to 420 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque.Motor Trend’s figures put this Buick at 13.79 seconds in the quarter mile—quick enough to command respect even by today’s standards. The spec sheet lists a 4-speed manual with a Hurst shifter, air conditioning, power steering and brakes, a factory AM/FM radio, and Rally wheels wearing BFGoodrich tires. Only about 1,500 Stage 1 cars were built.The Buick GS Stage 1 remains one of the last true street bruisers from the years before strict emissions rules and insurance clampdowns reshaped the landscape. It isn’t merely scarce; it’s a vivid symbol of a bygone age that keeps gaining esteem.Think of it as a muscle-car monument: historical significance, technical bravado, and a charisma that’s hard to duplicate. Machines like this aren’t just bought—they’re collected and admired. This GS Stage 1 is set to be the standout in any gathering.
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A rare 1970 Buick GS Stage 1 in Stratomist Blue hits Mecum Kissimmee 2026: 455 Big Block V8, 4-speed Hurst, only 1,500 built. Specs, history, why it matters.
Michael Powers, Editor
An American classic is stepping back into the limelight: in January 2026, a rare 1970 Buick GS Stage 1 will be offered at Mecum’s Kissimmee auction. It distills everything enthusiasts prized about the muscle-car era—power, style, and unapologetic attitude.
Finished in striking Stratomist Blue with a white vinyl roof and interior, the car packs a 455-cubic-inch Big Block V8 that, in testing, delivered up to 420 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque.
Motor Trend’s figures put this Buick at 13.79 seconds in the quarter mile—quick enough to command respect even by today’s standards. The spec sheet lists a 4-speed manual with a Hurst shifter, air conditioning, power steering and brakes, a factory AM/FM radio, and Rally wheels wearing BFGoodrich tires. Only about 1,500 Stage 1 cars were built.
The Buick GS Stage 1 remains one of the last true street bruisers from the years before strict emissions rules and insurance clampdowns reshaped the landscape. It isn’t merely scarce; it’s a vivid symbol of a bygone age that keeps gaining esteem.
Think of it as a muscle-car monument: historical significance, technical bravado, and a charisma that’s hard to duplicate. Machines like this aren’t just bought—they’re collected and admired. This GS Stage 1 is set to be the standout in any gathering.
