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1967 Buick Wildcat Custom Sport Coupe Hardtop, 2-Door

Top-tier Wildcat with upgraded appointments and the powerful 430 CID V8. Offered sporty styling and strong performance wrapped in luxury trim.
Confidence 95%
466877X103335
V8
Engine
Sport Coupe Hardtop, 2-Door
Body
Kansas City, KS
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

Source: GM Passenger VIN System cards; Flory, American Cars.

No factory image on file
1967 Buick Wildcat Custom

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 4 Buick
Series Code 66 Wildcat Custom
Body Style Code 87 Sport Coupe Hardtop, 2-Door
Year Code 7 1967
Plant Code X Kansas City, KS
Serial Number 103335 Unit #103335

Basic Information

MakeBuick
ModelWildcat Custom
Year1967
Body StyleSport Coupe Hardtop, 2-Door
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era

Available Engine Options

Engine cannot be determined from VIN alone. Available engines for 1967 Buick:

Engine 6-cyl, 225 CID, 160 HP, 9.0:1 compression, 2-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower160 HP
Displacement225 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine 8-cyl, 300 CID, 210 HP, 9.0:1 compression, 2-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower210 HP
Displacement300 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine 8-cyl, 300 CID, 7.6:1 compression, 2-barrel carb, M/A
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement300 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression7.6:1
Engine 8-cyl, 340 CID, 260 HP, 10.25:1 compression, 4-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower260 HP
Displacement340 CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine 8-cyl, 340 CID, 220 HP, 9.0:1 compression, 2-barrel carb, M/A
Horsepower220 HP
Displacement340 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression9.0:1
Engine 8-cyl, 340 CID, 8.1:1 compression, 2-barrel carb, M/A
HorsepowerNA HP
Displacement340 CID
Carburetor2-barrel
Compression8.1:1
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 (Matched to: Wildcat)

Bodystyle lifespan1967 through 1968
Headroom front38.9
Headroom rear37.7
Height55.7
Legroom front42.2
Legroom rear39.0
Length220.5
Nameplate origin1962
Wheelbase126.0
Width80.0

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)

Powertrain Details Enhanced Data

Axle Type Semifloating
Clutch Size 10.4 inches

Pricing & Production Enhanced Data

Original Base Price $3222.00
No. Produced 58306

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

Make Ford
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Dual downdraft
Engine Numbers Last letter in serial no.
Type V8 overhead valve
Colors Exterior Colors
Color Options (14)
Cooling System Centrifugal water pump
Radiator Tube and corrugated fin & core
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Exhaust System Single
Battery 12 V
Cooling System 19.5 Quarts
Optional Equipment Power seats
Optional Equipment 352 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Air conditioning
Optional Equipment Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission
Optional Equipment 390 cu. in. V8 engine
Optional Equipment Power steering
Optional Equipment Power brakes
Optional Equipment Power windows
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
Spare Location Trunk
Tire Size 7.50 x 14
Series Galaxie 500XL - V8
Origin United States
Model Year 1964
Model Number 63C
Body Maker Ford
Emergency Rear service brakes
Service Hydraulic self-adjusting
Brake Size 11 in.
Oil 5 qt.
Rear Differential 5 pt.
Transmission 3 pt.
Fuel 20 gal.
Carburetor Own
Type Constant mesh
Engine No. Location Plate on left front door pillar post.
Brake Horsepower 195@4400 hp
Torque 282@2400 ft/lbs
Compression Ratio-Std 8.6 :1
Cylinders 8
Displacement 289 cu. in.
Main Bearings 5
Rated Horsepower 51.2 hp
Wheelbase 119 in.
Rear Tread 60 in.
Front Tread 61 in.
Differential Ratio 3.5 :1
Differential Hypoid
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

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.