1969 Buick Mid-Size Cars Fact Sheet
1969 Buick Mid-Size Cars Facts, Figures, and Specifications.
Changes in both styling and model lines were minimal. The GS cars received a new hood with air induction as standard.
1969 Buick Mid-Size Cars:
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There were minimal changes in the line this year, with the line’s popularity growing. The Stage 1 performance package was now a factory ordered option.
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1969 Buick Mid-Size Cars Facts – Body Paint Color Codes
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1969 Buick Mid-Size
| 10 Regal Black | |
| 40 Cameo Cream (Bamboo) | |
| 50 Polar White | |
| 51 Twilight Blue | |
| 52 Signal Red | |
| 53 Crystal Blue | |
| 55 Turquoise Mist | |
| 57 Verde Green | |
| 59 Lime Green | |
| 61 Burnished Brown | |
| 63 Champagne Mist | |
| 65 Trumpet Gold | |
| 67 Burgundy Mist | |
| 69 Silver Mist | |
| 75 Embassy Gold | |
| 77 Antique Gold | |
| 80 Azure Blue | |
| 81 Sunset Silver | |
| 82 Olive Beige | |
| 83 Deep Gray Mist | |
| 85 Copper Mist |
1969 Buick Mid-Size Cars – What’s It Worth?
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1969 Buick Mid-Size Cars Facts – Current Market Values
NOTE: Buick GS 350 and California GS values included in Skylark and Special models respectively.
1969 Buick Mid-Size Car Facts and Specifications
General Year Information – 1969 Buick Mid-Size Cars Facts
The Buick Special Deluxe name was the last iteration of the “Special” name – to be dropped next year. Engine choices were almost identical to 1968, including the I-6 and 350 CID V-8. The GS 400 received the Stage 1 performance package as a factory installed option, though the Stage 2 package was still dealer installed.
New this year was the Turbo 350 Hydra-Matic transmission developed in conjunction with Chevrolet, but now available across all GM lines except Cadillac. It was utilized or available as an option on all engines under 400 CID. Significant was was installation of a column-mounted ignition key that locked the column – it was a theft deterrent.
NOTE: The Buick Sportwagon, the extended wheelbase station wagon, is NOT part of this Fact Sheet.
1969 Buick Mid-Size Cars Factoids
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The Stage 1 Performance package was now a factory installed option. However the Stage 2 package was remained a dealer installed option. See the specifications in the ENGINES Section Below.
See the Stage 1 and Stage 2 Parts Listing HERE.
The Turbo Hydra-matic 350 was developed to replace the two-speed Super Turbine 300 and Powerglide transmissions. The 350 were manufactured by Buick and by Chevrolet, with the Buick version used by Oldsmobile and Pontiac. See the specs HERE.
1969 Buick Mid-Size Cars Facts – Models Offered
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Special Deluxe – The Special Deluxe for 1969 had a minimum of changes from the 1968 version. A trio of bright outlined Ventiports and bright housings for the side marker lamps were the most notable. “Special DeLuxe”, in script was on the rear fenders, and the grilles was changed. Among the standard features, with some mandated by new federal safety standards, were parking lamps, a left-hand outside rear view mirror and seat belts.
NOTE: The model 43327 coupe was built in California GS trim, with bright wheel house moldings, vinyl top with “GS” monograms on the roof quarters and a GS emblem on the deck lid. A functional hood scoop was included as well. The word “California” in script was placed on the rear fenders. All California GS coupes had vent windows. Production numbers were included with the Special DeLuxe coupe.
Skylark – The standard Skylark was reduced to a two model line for 1969. The Skylark featured a minimum of side trim, with a trio of leaning vertical bright bars on each front fender. “Skylark” in script appeared on the rear fenders. The grille had a horizontal division bar. Interiors were similar to the Special Deluxe.
California GS . See Special Deluxe. It has bright wheel house moldings, vinyl top with “GS” monograms on the roof quarters and a GS emblem on the deck lid. A functional hood scoop was included as well. The word “California” in script was placed on the rear fenders. All California GS coupes had vent windows. Production numbers were included with the Special DeLuxe coupe.
Skylark Custom – The Skylark Custom was the most upscale mid-size Buick It had better quality vinyl and cloth or all-vinyl interiors, a bright lower body molding and wheelhouse moldings. A chrome Sweepspear molding was optional and, at the front, a Buick emblem was centered in the grille.
GS-350. The GS 350 only was available as a Sport Coupe. Once again the GS 350 combined the Skylark’s Custom’s interior accoutrements with a GS 400 exterior. Front fenders carried neither Ventiports or vents this year, but the wheelhouse, moldings were as in 1968. A GS 350 plaque was placed on the center of the deck lid, with GS 350 monograms on the grille and door panels. All-vinyl, foam-padded seats were standard, with the bucket seats an option. Upper level ventilation, without vent windows, was a distinctive feature.
GS-400. Much like the GS 350, the most potent Buick had “400” in numerals on the hood scoop and rear quarters. A DeLuxe steering wheel was standard, along with foam-padded seats, ash tray light, glove box light and upper interior light. Interiors were all-vinyl, with a bench front seat standard and buckets optional. The Stage 1 performance package was now a factory installed option.
1969 Buick Mid-Size Cars Facts – Engines
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Base I-6 – All Transmissions: In-line six cylinder. Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Seven main bearings.
Displacement: 250 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.875 x 3.530 inches.
Compression ratio: 8.50:1.
Horsepower: 155 @ 4200 RPM.
Torque: 235 @ 1600 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Duration: (Including Ramps) Intake 336°, Exhaust 330°, Overlap 125°, Lift 0.3880″ (intake), 0.3880″ (exhaust).
Carburetor: Rochester MV one-barrel model (manual transmission) 7029047 (automatic) 7029014.
350 CID Base V-8 – All Transmissions: V-8: Overhead valve. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 350 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.8 x 3.85 inches.
Compression ratio: 9.0:1.
Horsepower: 230 at 4400 RPM.
Torque: 350 ft. lbs @ 2400 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Duration: Intake 282°, Exhaust 288°, Valve Lift: Intake 0.3766″, Exhaust 0.3840″ Overlap 62°.
Carburetor: Rochester 2MV two barrel manual transmission: 7029141; automatic transmission 7029140.
350 CID 280 HP V-8: V-8: Overhead valve. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 350 cubic inches.
Bore and stroke: 3.8 x 3.85 inches.
Compression ratio: 10.25:1.
Horsepower: 280 at 4600 RPM.
Torque: 375 ft. lbs @ 3200 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Duration: Intake 282°, Exhaust 288°, Valve Lift: Intake 0.3766″, Exhaust 0.3840″ Overlap 62°.
Carburetor: Rochester 4MV four barrel: manual transmission: 7029245; automatic transmission 7029244.
GS 400 V-8: Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 400 CID.
Bore and stroke: 4.040″ x 3.900″.
Compression ratio: 10.25:1.
Horsepower: 340 @ 5000 RPM.
Torque: 440 @3200 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Duration: Intake 298°, Exhaust 315°, Overlap 61°, Lift 0.4187″ (intake), 0.4482” (exhaust).
Carburetor: Rochester 4-barrel model: manual transmission 7029243; (automatic transmission) 7029242.
GS 400 Stage 1 V-8: Overhead valves. Cast iron block. Five main bearings.
Displacement: 400 CID.
Bore and stroke: 4.040″ x 3.900″.
Compression ratio: 11.0:1.
Horsepower: 340 @ 5000 RPM.
Torque: 440 @3200 RPM.
Valve lifters: Hydraulic.
Camshaft Duration: Intake 316°, Exhaust 340°, Overlap 90°, Lift 0.490″ (intake), 0.490” (exhaust).
Carburetor: Rochester 4-barrel all transmissions: 7029246.
1969 Buick Mid-Size Cars Facts – Chassis Features
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- Wheelbase: Two-door: 112 inches; four-door: 116 inches
- Overall length: All coupes: 200.7 inches; All 4-doors: 209.1 inches.
- Front track: All Except GS 400: 59 inches; GS 400 59.4 inches.
- Rear track: All: 59 inches.
- Standard tires: V-6 & V-8: 7.75 x 14. Optional 8.25 x 14, also F70 x 14 and 205R x 14 Radial.
- Standard tires GS 350: 7.75 x 14. Optional 8.25 x 14. also F70 x 14 and 205R x 14 Radial.
- Standard tires GS 400: F70 x 14 mounted on 14 x 6JK rim wheels standard, 205R x 14 Radial optional.
1969 Buick Mid-Size Cars Facts – Powertrain Information
- Three Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- I-6: 1st – 2.84:1, 2nd – 1.68:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.94:1
- 350 CID V-8: 1st – 2.54:1, 2nd – 1.50:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.63:1
- 400 CID V-8: 1st – 2.42:1, 2nd – 1.61:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.33:1 Optional on GS 350
- Four Speed Manual Transmission Ratios
- 350 CID V-8: 1st – 2.56:1, 2nd – 1.91:1, 3rd – 1.5:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.64:1
- 400 CID V-8: 1st – 2.20:1, 2nd – 1.64:1, 3rd – 1.3:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.26:1 Optional on the GS 350
- 350 CID V-8: 1st – 2.56:1, 2nd – 1.91:1, 3rd – 1.5:1, 4th 1:1, Reverse – 2.64:1
- Automatic Transmission Ratios
- 2-Speed: Low – 1.76:1, High – 1:1, Reverse – 2.49:1
- Maximum Stall – I-6 and 350 V-8 Stall – 2.25:1
- 350 Turbo Hydra-matic 3-speed: 1st – 2.52:1, 2nd – 1.52:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 1.95:1
- 400 Turbo Hydra-matic 3-speed: 1st – 2.48:1, 2nd – 1.48:1, 3rd – 1:1, Reverse – 2.08:1
- Maximum Stall:
- T-350: 2.05:1 Fixed Stator
- T-400: 2.05:1 Fixed Stator
- Rear Gear Standard Ratios
- I-6 SMT: 3.23:1
- I-6 AMT: 2.93:1; with A/C 3.23:1
- V-8 230 HP SMT: 2.93:1
- V-8 230 HP AMT: 2.56:1; 2.93:1 Wagons
- V-8 280 HP AMT/SMT (GS 350): 3.23:1
- V-8 280 HP AMT: 2.73:1; Wagons 2.78:1
- V-8 400 CID SMT: 3.42:1; 3.64:1 Performance
- V-8 400 CID AMT: 2.93:1; 3.42:1 Performance
- I-6 SMT: 3.23:1
NOTE: For more powertrain options and information, you may access the 1969 Buick mid-size V-6 AMA Specifications Sheets HERE and the 1969 Buick mid-size V-8 AMA Specifications Sheets HERE as well as the 1969 GS 350 and GS 400 AMA Specifications Sheets HERE.
1969 Buick Mid-Size Cars Facts – Power Train Options
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- 3-speed manual transmission with column shift was standard on Special DeLuxe, Skylark. Skylark Custom, and GS 350.
- 3-speed manual transmission with floor shift was standard on GS 400 models and optional on California GS and GS 350 models.
- 4-speed manual transmission was optional on California GS, GS 350 and GS 400 models.
- Super Turbine 300 automatic transmission was optional for Special DeLuxe, Skylark, and Skylark Custom.
- Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 automatic transmission was optional for V-8 equipped Special DeLuxe, Skylark, Skylark Custom and GS 350 models.
- Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 automatic transmission was optional for GS 400.
- 280 HP, 350 CID V-8 was optional for the Special DeLuxe, Skylark, and Skylark Custom.
- Stage I Performance Package was a factory-installed option for the GS 400. It included a high-lift camshaft, special carburetor and large diameter dual exhausts, along with a 3.64 rear axle. Cars had ‘Stage I’ emblems on the front fenders.
- Stage 2 Performance Package remained a dealer-installed option.
NOTE: The particulars of the Stage 1 and Stage 2 packages are fund in this factory document HERE.
1969 Buick Mid-Size Cars Facts – Significant Options
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- Air conditioning.
- Automatic door locks.
- Bucket seats
- Chrome road wheels.
- Clock
- Console, full-length (bucket seats and Super Tur¬bine transmission required).
- Consolette, w/tachometer, GS 350/GS 400, for manual transmission.
- Convenience lamps
- Cruise Master.
- Electro-cruise (automatic transmission only, not available on GS 400).
- Horn, four note.
- Luggage rack on station wagons.
- Map light on rear view mirror
- Outside mirror
- Outside mirror, remote control.
- Padded dash
- Power antenna
- Power brakes.
- Power convertible top
- Power disc brakes.
- Power door locks.
- Power front disc brakes.
- Power seat.
- Power steering.
- Power tailgate window on station wagons.
- Power windows.
- Radio, AM
- Radio, AM, deluxe push button
- Radio, AM/FM
- Radio, AM/FM stereo.
- Rear speaker
- Rear window defroster (except convertibles and station wagons).
- Reclining bucket seat.
- Soft-Ray glass.
- Speed alert.
- Tape deck.
- Tilt steering column, seven-position.
- Tinted glass
- Tires F70 x 14 (Mid-size car only)
- Tires, radial ply
- Tires, whitewall
- Trailer hitch.
- Trunk release, remote
- Two-speed wipers and washer.
- Two-tone paint .
- Vinyl top (certain models).
- Wheel covers, Super DeLuxe.
- Wheels, five-spoke plated sport
- Wire wheel covers.
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1969 Buick Mid-Size Cars Facts – Related Document Downloads
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1969 Buick Full Line Mailer Brochure
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1969 Buick Stage 1 and Stage 2 Options Detailed
1969 Buick Mid-Size Cars I-6 AMA Specifications Sheets
1969 Buick Mid-Size Cars V-8 AMA Specifications Sheets
1969 Buick GS 350 and GS 400 AMA Specifications Sheets
1969 Buick Skylark and 4 Others Road Test – Car Life Magazine
1969 Buick GS 400 and 5 Others Road Test – Motor Trend Magazine
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