I'am looking at a 1972 Buick Skylark and was wondering how to id if the car is a gs or stage 1. The motor is a 455. Can anyone help?

 

1st of all welcome to the forums. You might get a little more help with this thread in the... don't see a Skylark section yet I see a few members have pics of them in the gallery.

Here is what I found till they chime in. Can't verify it's legit cause I got it off the internet.

<dt>1972 Models
</dt><dt>1st Digit - Division </dt><dd> 4 = Buick </dd><dt>2nd Digit - Series </dt><dd> D = Skylark </dd><dd> F = Sport wagon
</dd><dd> G = GS </dd><dd> H = Skylark Custom </dd><dt>3rd and 4th Digits - Body Style </dt><dd> 27 = 2 Door Post Coupe </dd><dd> 36 = 4 Door Station Wagon </dd><dd> 37 = 2 Door Hardtop Coupe </dd><dd> 39 = 4 Door Hardtop Sedan </dd><dd> 67 = 2 Door Convertible
</dd><dd> 69 = 4 Door Sedan </dd><dt>5th Digit - Engine Code </dt><dd> H = 350-2bbl V8 </dd><dd> J = 350-4bbl V8 </dd><dd> K = 350-4bbl V8 (GS) </dd><dd> U = 455-4bbl V8 (GS455) </dd><dd> V = 455-4bbl V8 (Stage 1) </dd><dt>6th Digit - Model Year </dt><dd> 2 = 1972 </dd><dt>7th Digit - Assembly Plant </dt><dd> C = South Gate, MI </dd><dd> G = Framingham, MA </dd><dd> H = Flint, MI </dd><dd> X = Fairfax, KS </dd><dd> Y = Wilmington, DE </dd><dd> Z = Fremont, CA </dd>
Last 6 Digits - Production Number <center></center>

Engine Type & Size
V8 - 455
V8 - 455 Stage 1

<center></center>Carburetion
4
4

HP
225@4000
270@4400

Torque
360@2600
390@3000

Bore x Stroke
4.3125x3.900
4.3125x3.900

Oil Pressure
N/A
N/A

Comp Ratio
N/A
N/A

 

Thanks for the help.
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