Buick had a reputation, you know. For the street set, it was a little stodgy, but the truth is, from the Roadmasters to the Rivieras, this brand had offered performance as needed, wrapped in a luxury suit just below Cadillac. Therefore, this GS convertible offered here is not common today, with just 2,454 produced in 1968. Working with a redesigned body shape that befitted the emerging muscle car look, the Gran Sport package was designated the GS400 in the literature when equipped, as this car is. This newest Buick 400 CI engine was rated a “mere” 340 HP and had been released the previous model year to replace the former nailhead design. Here, it features a Holley 4-barrel carburetor, red paint, an air cleaner and valve covers, both of which denote displacement via decals and dual exhaust with Magnaflow mufflers. This is backed up with a 3-speed automatic transmission and Buick’s 10-bolt differential. Deluxe appointments are seen throughout, as this car has power steering, power brakes and factory air conditioning. The exterior is finished in original Regal Black, with a white power top and the correct new white vinyl bucket seat interior. The dash and instrument cluster are restored, while an AM/FM stereo radio, power windows, in-dash clock, driver’s side mirror remote and roll-out vent windows are part of the interior. Outside, new is the replacement convertible top with glass rear window, and the body chrome and bumpers have either been redone or are new. The engine compartment and chassis are highly detailed, with several special trim details that were GS-exclusive, and this car wears the correct chrome Rally wheels with Redline tires. The original paperwork included in this sale features build sheets, an owner’s manual, a 1968 Buick color brochure, facts sheet and owner’s protection plan with Protect-O-Plate. The Buick GS was reserved for well-heeled buyers, and convertibles made up approximately 10% of the model year’s production. If you appreciate a car that has style and exclusivity, “wouldn’t you really rather have (this) Buick?”