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1969 Buick Wildcat Custom Convertible

The Wildcat Custom represented the pinnacle of the Wildcat line with enhanced luxury appointments and distinctive styling that competed with Oldsmobile 98 and Chrysler Newport.
466679X703478
V8
Engine
Convertible
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Buick Wildcat Custom

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 4 Buick
Series Code 66 Wildcat Custom
Body Style Code 67 2-Door Coupe
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code X Kansas City, KS
Serial Number 703478 Unit #703478

Basic Information

MakeBuick
ModelWildcat Custom
Year1969
Body StyleConvertible
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 (Matched to: Wildcat)

Bodystyle lifespan1969 through 1970
Headroom front38.9
Headroom rear37.7
Height55.3
Legroom front42.2
Legroom rear37.9
Length218.2
Nameplate origin1962
Wheelbase123.2
Width80.0

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $2674.00
No. Produced 206998

Body & Style Enhanced Data

No. Doors 2

Dimensions Enhanced Data

Width 80 in.
Length 209.8 in.
Height 56.5 in.

Additional Specifications Enhanced Data

Type Inline Valve-in-head
Rated Horsepower 31.54 hp
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Torque 203@2200 ft/lbs
Displacement 223.51 cu. in.
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (16)
Cooling System 15 Quarts
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 V
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Exhaust System Single
Radiator Tube and corrugated fin & core
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment 289 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Power windows
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment 352 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Power seats
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Pushbutton Radio
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
Tire Size 7.00 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Make Ford
Series Galaxie 500 6
Origin United States
Model Year 1964
Model Number 63B
Body Maker Ford
Emergency Rear service brakes
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Size 11 in.
Fuel 20 gal.
Transmission 3 pt.
Oil 5 qt.
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Carburetor Own
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Brake Horsepower 138@4200 hp
Compression Ratio-Std 8.4 :1
Type Single downdraft
Cylinders 6
Valve Lifters Mechanical
Rear Tread 60 in.
Front Tread 61 in.
Wheelbase 119 in.
Differential Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.5 :1
Clutch Size 9.5 inches
Clutch Type Single dry plate
No. Of Gears 3
1st 3.26 :1
2nd 1.84 :1
3rd 1 :1
5th Not applicable :1
Reverse 3.35 :1
B &s 3 5/8 & 3 39/64

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.