- coupe 43,181
- 34,995 overpriced
- Lithia Springs, GA
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- carsforsale.com
- coupe 43,181 gasoline black automatic
Falling solidly in the survivor category, this remarkably well-maintained and super clean 1987 Buick Grand National hasn't been abused, raced, or otherwise mistreated. Instead, it shows just 43,181 original miles and has been in the long-term care of an enthusiast who always treated it as something of value. With the market for these cars growing each year, it's getting harder and harder to find one that hasn't been modified, raced, or wrecked. The legend has probably outgrown the actual car at this point, but the blacked-out trim, the bulging hood, and the simple ducktail spoiler all give this car a look that demands respect. The nose shows almost no signs of having been driven, and unlike cars that have been on the track, the lower rocker panels and quarters haven't been sandblasted by rocks thrown by sticky racing slicks. These cars seem to have better initial paint quality than most GM cars of the period, so there's very little orange peel although it is a bit faded and there are the usual swirl marks. Even with the T-tops and all that torque, the doors open and close easily, the trunk fits right, and the hood gaps are excellent. This GN also carries two-tone bucket seats with embroidered headrests, transforming the formal Regal interior to something a bit more appropriate. The original seats remain in exemplary condition, with no major wear in the high-traffic areas like the driver's side bolster. However, for a little help, there's also a giant tach on the steering column as well as an A-pillar mounted boost gauge. The headliner remains taut, a problem with cars of this vintage that this one has avoided, and the neatly preserved trunk still carries its original space-saver spare. The 3.8 liter turbocharged V6 is legendary, and while it's possible to make giant horsepower with just a few bolt-on modifications, the car's previous owners were able to resist the horsepower siren's call of a bigger turbo and revised computer programming. The original components remain intact, including all the turbocharger hardware and fuel system, two things that were often modified almost immediately. The engine bay is nicely preserved, and it's easy to tell that. Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Tachometer✔ Power Locks✔ Bucket Seats✔ Cruise Control✔ Cloth Interior✔ AM/FM✔ Air Conditioning
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