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1972 Buick GS Stage 1 Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on March 9, 2024.

$154,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $140,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1972
Make and model
Buick Skylark, GS and GSX
Generation
Skylark and Gran Sport 1965 to 1972
Version
GS 455 Stage 1
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
4G67V2H201749
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 26 comparable sales, 70% over its top.

Middle half of sales$50,250 to $82,563
Median$71,500
Sales behind it26Likely

From 26 sales of the Buick Skylark, GS and GSX GS 455 Stage 1 (Skylark and Gran Sport 1965 to 1972) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $50,250 and $82,563.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1972 Buick GS 455 Stage 1 CoupeBring a Trailer, Aug. 31, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 31, 2026$61,500
1972 Buick GS Stage 1 ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 11, 2026MecumJan. 11, 2026$59,000
1972 Buick GS 455 Stage 1 CoupeBring a Trailer, Dec. 15, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 15, 2025$50,000
1972 Buick GS 455 Stage 1 ConvertibleBring a Trailer, May 24, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 24, 2025$55,100
1972 Buick GS 455 Stage 1 CoupeBring a Trailer, May 4, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 4, 2025$21,001
1972 BUICK GS 455 STAGE 1 CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 24, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 24, 2025$80,000
1970 Buick GS Stage 1 ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 16, 2026MecumJan. 16, 2026$167,500
1970 Buick GS Stage 1Mecum, Jan. 10, 2026MecumJan. 10, 2026$74,000