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Buick GS Stage 1

1968–1972

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  • Lowest price

    US$46,200

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$89,100

    Since 2020 · n=22

  • Highest price

    US$154,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    22

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 22 lots

Buick GS Stage 1

Based on 22 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatinghigh confidence

US$82,750

Market value · recent verified sales

-24.8%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 24.8% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

US$43,622

-47%

5-Year Forecast

US$36,001

-56%

Market scores

48

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Manual gearbox

    +US$5,569+6%

    5 with · 12 without · med confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Buick GS Stage 1 market has entered a pronounced downtrend, with the median price falling to $82,750—a sharp 24.8 percent decline over the past 12 months. The sell signal is reinforced by forward projections that anticipate further substantial losses, with the base case pointing to $43,622 in three years and $36,001 in five years, representing declines of 47.3 and 56.5 percent respectively from current levels.

Transaction activity remains thin, with only five sales tracked in the most recent 12-month window against a total historical sample of 22. This sparse liquidity profile means buyers face limited selection and sellers may encounter extended holding periods or price concessions to move inventory.

The GS Stage 1 occupies the collectible tier with a score of 6, classified as an appreciating classic, though moderate desirability suggests the model lacks the broad collector demand that typically anchors values during market corrections. The absence of current active listings aligns with the weak momentum, indicating limited fresh supply entering the market.

The deteriorating outlook reflects a broader pullback in the mid-tier American muscle car segment, where speculative buying from the 2010s has given way to price rationalization. Prospective buyers should expect continued softness unless market conditions shift markedly in the next 24 months.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$82,750
  • Annual appr. rate-24.8%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked22
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared22 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$670
  • MaintenanceUS$2,010
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$5,900
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months6
  • Sell-Through27%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$99,736
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price RangeUS$46,200 – US$154,000
  • Total Sales Tracked22

Recent sales

Showing latest 20
  • US$46,200

    mecum · 25 Jul 2026

  • US$143,000

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$90,200

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$77,000

    mecum · 16 May 2026

  • US$82,750

    Bring a Trailer · 15 Apr 2026

  • US$81,400

    mecum · 18 Jan 2026

  • US$84,700

    mecum · 12 Jul 2025

  • US$154,000

    mecum · 17 May 2025

  • US$132,000

    mecum · 19 Jan 2025

  • US$88,000

    mecum · 19 Jan 2025

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.