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1968 Buick LeSabre 4-Door Sedan

The LeSabre was Buick's entry-level full-size model competing with Oldsmobile Delta 88 and Pontiac Catalina, offering standard 350 V8 power in a spacious family sedan package.
452698X159059
V8
Engine
4-Door Sedan
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1968 Buick LeSabre

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 4 Buick
Series Code 52 LeSabre
Body Style Code 69 4-Door Sedan
Year Code 8 1968
Plant Code X Kansas City, KS
Serial Number 159059 Unit #159059

Basic Information

MakeBuick
ModelLeSabre
Year1968
Body Style4-Door Sedan
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Available engines for 1968 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, 7.6:1 compression, 2-barrel carb, M/A
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement350 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression7.6:1
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, 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
Horsepower360 HP
Displacement430 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 8-cyl, 430 CID, 8.75:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, auto only
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement430 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression8.75:1

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 lifespan1967 through 1968
Headroom front39.6
Headroom rear38.3
Height55.3
Legroom front42.2
Legroom rear39.0
Length217.5
Nameplate origin1959
Wheelbase123.0
Width80.0

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2611.00
No. Produced 6766

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Weight 2675 lbs
Height 54.9 in.
Length 190 in.
Width 71.6 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Series Falcon Station Wagon
Type Inline Valve-in-head
Displacement 169.57 cu. in.
Brake Horsepower 164@4400 hp
Type Single downdraft
Main Bearings 4
Type Fully synchronized
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material Cast alloy iron
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (22)
Cooling System Water pump
Battery 12 V
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Cooling System 13.5 Quarts
Exhaust System Single
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Fordomatic automatic transmission
Steering Gear Recirculating ball and nut
Rear Suspension Longitudinal leaf spring
Front Suspension Independent ball joint with coil springs
Drive Rear wheel drive
VIN Location On tab attached to top right side of dash panel in engine compartment
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 6.50 x 13
Make Ford
Origin United States
Model Year 1964
Body Maker Ford
Model Number 71C
Emergency Rear service brakes
Brake Size 10 in.
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Rear Differential 2.5 pt.
Fuel 14 gal.
Oil 3.5 qt.
Carburetor Own
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Torque 258@2200 ft/lbs
Cylinders 6
Rated Horsepower 29.4 hp
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Rear Tread 56 in.
Front Tread 55 in.
Wheelbase 109.5 in.
Differential Ratio 3.25 :1
Differential Hypoid
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 2.79 :1
2nd 1.7 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 2.87 :1
B &s 3 1/2 & 2 15/16

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.