Auto Car: Hemmings Find of the Day – 1970 Buick Estate Wagon

If this 1970 Buick Estate Wagon for sale on Hemmings.com causes double-takes, it might be for the lack of vinyl woodgrain along its expansive flanks, or it could simply be the recent repaint in that sun-catching bronze. Less visible, but still as impressive, are the two-way tailgate to go along with the third-row seating and the massive 455 to haul the wagon’s Boy Scout troop capacity. From the seller’s description:

this car is loaded with power and style. A mammoth 455 under the hood provides outstanding power and effortless cruising. Features automatic transmission on the column, anti-theft steering column lock, disc brakes, automatic brake adjusters, power windows, power steering, power seats. Air conditioner (may need some freon). Tilt steering column and cruise control. Two-way tailgate feature. Original AM-FM radio (not working) and Buick factory “Stereo Tape Player” 8-track player.

Original California car, manufactured at GM’s South Gate, California, plant in April 1970, according to the data plate. Sold new at Wessen Buick in Los Angeles, The dealer is still in business today in Malibu! Three-owner car since new. The second owner purchased the car in 1972 and drove it sparingly until putting into long-term storage in 1990. In 2008, the car was taken out of storage and refreshed. In 2012, the car was purchased by a collector in Alabama who oversaw the refinishing of the interior and the exterior paint respray. The car was then sold to a collector in Florida who enjoyed it as a great cruiser. The car comes with a clear Florida title.