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1969 Buick Sportwagon 4-Door 3-Seat Sportwagon

The Skylark Custom featured upgraded interior appointments and the Sportwagon introduced a new high-performance 350 CID option producing 340 HP for family wagon enthusiasts.
444669H296176
V8
Engine
4-Door 3-Seat Sportwagon
Body
Flint, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Buick Sportwagon

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 4 Buick
Series Code 44 Sportwagon
Body Style Code 66 4-Door 3-Seat Sportwagon
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code H Flint, MI
Serial Number 296176 Unit #296176

Basic Information

MakeBuick
ModelSportwagon
Year1969
Body Style4-Door 3-Seat Sportwagon
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Available engines for 1969 Buick:

Engine 6-cyl, 250 CID, 155 HP, 8.5:1 compression, 2-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower155 HP
Displacement250 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.5:1
Engine 8-cyl, 350 CID, 230 HP, 9.0:1 compression, 2-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower230 HP
Displacement350 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine 8-cyl, 350 CID, 8.0:1 compression, 2-barrel carb, M/A
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement350 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.0:1
Engine 8-cyl, 350 CID, 280 HP, 10.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower280 HP
Displacement350 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 8-cyl, 350 CID, 340 HP, 10.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, M/A / 8-cyl, 400 CID, 340 HP, 10.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower340 HP
Displacement350/400 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 8-cyl, 400 CID, 340 HP, 10.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower340 HP
Displacement400 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 8-cyl, 430 CID, 360 HP, 10.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, auto only / 8-cyl, 430 CID, 8.75:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, auto only
Horsepower360 HP
Displacement430 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1/8.75:1
Engine 8-cyl, 400 CID, 350 HP, 10.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower350 HP
Displacement400 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1

About This Decode

This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1968 through 1969
Headroom front38.0
Headroom rear39.9
Height58.9
Legroom front41.6
Legroom rear37.8
Length214.1
Nameplate origin1964
Wheelbase121.0
Width75.6

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $3484.00
No. Produced 15169

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Width 80 in.
Length 209.8 in.
Height 55.5 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Series Galaxie 500XL - V8
Type Constant mesh
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Displacement 289 cu. in.
Type Dual downdraft
Brake Horsepower 195@4400 hp
Type V8 overhead valve
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (16)
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Cooling System 19.5 Quarts
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Exhaust System Single
Radiator Tube and corrugated fin & core
Battery 12 V
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment 352 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power seats
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Rear Suspension Longitudinal leaf spring
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Tire Size 7.50 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Origin United States
Make Ford
Model Year 1964
Model Number 76B
Body Maker Ford
Brake Size 11 in.
Emergency Rear service brakes
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Fuel 20 gal.
Transmission 3 pt.
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Oil 5 qt.
Carburetor Own
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Torque 282@2400 ft/lbs
Compression Ratio-Std 8.6 :1
Cylinders 8
Main Bearings 5
Rated Horsepower 51.2 hp
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Rear Tread 60 in.
Front Tread 61 in.
Wheelbase 119 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.5 :1
Clutch Size 10.4 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.42 :1
2nd 1.61 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 2.33 :1
B &s 4 & 2.87

Enhanced Data Note: The enhanced vehicle data shown above represents the base vehicle configuration as manufactured. Individual vehicles may vary depending on factory options and modifications made throughout the vehicle's history.