Choice of the day: 1969 Buick Sports Wagon

In the past 20 yearsstation vans received more than collectors in the past. Is it due to the fact that vans have been replaced by minivans, and then the SUV? I don’t know, but, among the station trucks, some people are taller than others. Regarding the 1960s, the Buick Sportwagon is one of the most unique examples. Our choice for the day was Buick Custom Sportwagon in 1969, sold on ClassicCars.com at a dealership in Downers Grove, Illinois.

The Skylark Sports Wagon debuted in 1964, when the special and Skylark grew into the right midsize car. Buick offers a traditional special station wagon on the 115-inch wheelbase, but the Skylark Sport Wagon is unique in several ways: First, it rides five inches long on the wheelbase. While the special offer comes with a standard Fireball V6, the sport van starts with the 300CI, 210 horsepower Wildcat 310 V8 and takes the 250 horsepower Wildcat 355 as the top pick. The Standard is a three-speed manual, most of which are made using a Super Turbo 300 automatic transmission (interestingly, the wagons at special stations can be equipped with four-speed, but not sports vans).

Of course, the sport van features the difference in the “sunroof” function, including the special shaded glass panel, which “has a difference to the appearance (and) increase the riding enjoyment of the rear seat passengers.” There are four versions of the sport van, i.e., two type or three seats (the latter forward), as well as base or custom trim levels, the latter with more internal features including fluorescent lights for passengers in the middle seat.

In 1968, Buick’s A-Body series was redesigned. Now, the Sportwagon (known since 65) now rides a 121-inch wheelbase and is powered by a standard 230-hp 350 two barrels; optional is a 280-hp 350 four barrels or a 340-hp 400 four barrels, The last two were sprinkled from the GS series. Technically, these are custom-made Sportwagons as there is only one decor level, although 2 or 3 seats are still selected. A three-speed column mobile manual is standard, and the super turbine automatic is a popular choice.

Custom Sportwagon returns to 1969, almost the same except for small annual adjustments. It automatically changes to a three-speed 350, and the TH-400 when ordering 400. New is a single-piece sunroof, as well as a two-way tailgate (optional for two seats, three standard configurations), with the bottom and sides, offering two ways to open. After 1969, the stadium lost its roof glass, but it was a medium-sized van until 1971.

You may notice that this 1969 Buick custom Sportwagon has been borrowed from the GS several upgrades, such as the Grille, the Ram Air Hood, and several badges. Although untrue, it is not out of place, as this 28,631-mile station wagon comes with the same engine as the GS 400. Seller. “It has been repainted in the correct color (Of) lime green multicolor.” Other features include air conditioning, power steering and brakes, Chrome Road wheels, luggage racks and third row seats.

Many SUVs today have panoramic glass on their roofs, but Buick has tried more than the incarnation of more than 60 years ago. This Sportwagon offers sunny commuting, plus one of the best power/weight ratios for home haulers. Let’s call it the Flint Flyer? For $24,998, let’s find out.

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