Vehicle Description
By this point you've probably realized RK Motors Charlotte employs
quite a few diehard GM fans. After all, The General was the world's
largest automaker for over 75 years, and with that unprecedented
dominance came some of car enthusiasts' most beloved classics. With
that in mind, we're always looking for awesome gems like this
highly original Grand National. Lightly modified and heavily
preserved, this monochromatic marvel is the kind of collectable
that, unlike the plume of untouched G-Bodies currently clouding the
hobby, can be driven AND admired. And whether you're looking for a
modern muscle car that has some serious upside, or just a choice
ride to chase the sun in, it's your chance to become the king of
cool!
A TRIBUTE TO WINNING
Capitalizing on the success of winning NASCAR's 1981 and '82
Manufacturer's Cups, Buick kicked off the Grand National legacy by
introducing a specially tweaked version of their 1982 Regal.
However, it wasn't long until GM's conservative luxury crew assumed
the full identity of renegade performance division by slathering
black paint over highly modified G-Bodies that featured unique and
menacing aesthetics. Sold new by Peacock Buick of Vienna, Virginia,
this coupe features sinister GM code 19U Black that highlights
crisp, original sheetmetal. The car's vertical panels center
straight surfaces in even gaps, showing no signs of damage or
accident repairs. Topped by great looking, factory-correct trim,
the finish on those panels is every bit as glossy as it is deep.
And that paint plays well with the number one 'must have' for '80s
GM classics: factory T-Tops.
TURBO 6
If anyone ever creates an ultimate engine survivors list, Buick's
stalwart, 231 cubic inch V6 will surely be at the top. Introduced
as the Fireball, and eventually renamed the 3800, its early '60s
design was sold to Kaiser, bought back by General Motors and, with
the help of turbos, superchargers and continuous improvements,
would remain one of the company's core powerplants until the turn
of the century! In 1986, the Grand National's turbocharged 3.8
liter, which had already benefitted from sequential fuel injection
and distributorless ignition, saw significant mechanical changes
that included a new air-to-air intercooler, adjustments to its
Garrett turbo, improved upper and lower intake manifolds, and a
redesigned exhaust system. By 1987, those carefully calculated
tweaks were good for a newly impressive 245 horsepower and 355
lb./ft. of V8 slaying torque. And the car's drag strip scorching
performance would not only best GM's own Camaro and Corvette, but
also catapult it to the forefront of '80s performance! This
low-mileage Buick mill is 100% stock inside and out, featuring a
fresh appearance that's ready for lots warm weather and tons rich
boost. And naturally, the numbers-matching engine floats a correct
25526109 casting number in front of a matching 457447 partial
VIN.
A PROVEN PLATFORM
With that kind of power on tap, it should come as no surprise that
the bottom of this Buick features a host of hot hardware. Behind
the raucous 6-cylinder, a VIN-stamped, "BRF" tagged 4-speed twists
power through big, 3.42 gears that offer a great combination of
starting line grip and high-speed cruising ability. Factory power
steering makes easy work of quick turns. Power-assisted stops are
provided by a familiar combination of discs and drums. Aftermarket
exhaust pipes charge rowdy Hooker Aero Chamber mufflers. And torque
meets the pavement through chromed factory wheels, which spin
215/65R15 BF Goodrich Radial T/As around turbo-themed center
caps.
TRADITIONAL BUICK LUXURY
Inside this awesome street bruiser you'll find a correct Gray and
Black interior that's virtually spotless. Typical Buick fashion
dictates more comfort than sport, but then, that's what GM's entry
luxury brand has always been about. And naturally, that means this
Grand National is loaded with all the features you'd expect
including power windows, power locks, climate control, Cruise
Control and a tilt steering wheel. In front of that wheel, Grand
National-specific Lear Siegler seats feature 6-way power adjustment
for the car's driver. Opposite those seats, factory gauges inhabit
a blocky dash that's free of warps and cracks. And beneath that
dash, a factory console frames an elegant factory shifter.
VEHICLE SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND
ACCESSORIES
An original Owner's Manual
Original factory accessory literature
An original warranty booklet containing the original owner's
information
Inspection certifications from 1987, 1988, 1990, 1997 and 1998
If your definition of fun is an infamous outlaw from a family of
gentile sophisticates, it's your lucky day! This menacing Grand
National is fast, stylish and highly desirable. Want to revel in
wicked infamy? Here's your chance to consort with the black sheep
of the Buick bloodline!
SUMMARY
Highly original Grand National that's logged only 19,101 miles
Original turbocharged 3.8 liter V6 / 245 horsepower
Original Turbo-Hydramatic 200R4 4-speed automatic transmission
Original Gray and Black cloth interior / Factory air
conditioning
Mostly-original Black paint / Factory T-Tops
Correct 10-bolt rear axle / Correct 3.42 gears
Correct 15-inch wheels
Factory power steering
Factory power front disc and rear drum brakes
Aftermarket exhaust system with Hooker Aero Chamber mufflers
