Vehicle Description
The 1987 Buick GNX is the ultimate prize of the Regal Grand
National field because ASC/McLaren gave it a big turbo power
upgrade and a suspension worthy of a sports car. Now this ultra-low
mileage, well-restored, and nicely-documented example can be yours
if you're quick enough.
You already know the legend. General Motors was about to close the
books on one of its best sleeper cars ever made, so they let it go
out with a very limited production bang! You are looking at #256 of
only 547 cars produced. The blacked-out trim, the bulging hood, and
the ducktail spoiler, all give this car a look that demands
respect. But the GNX went further with exclusive features such as
the aggressive fender vents, wider fender flares, and badging. All
of this presents particularly well because this car has averaged
less than 1,300 miles annually. And you can see the level of care
in the way the panels fit and the large doors swing easy and shut
with authority. Even the exclusive 16-inch black GNX wheels from
McLaren still in pristine order. And this it has also received the
right investments along the way. That's why the black paint has a
terrific high gloss finish to make this a true midnight hero.
The interior is just correctly presented as the exterior. The GNX
packaging took everything that was great about the Grand National
and improved it in the best places. So you get a loaded interior
with comfortable two-tone cloth buckets, and the Grand National
logo embroidered in the headrests. The gray in the seats
coordinates with the color on the door panels, dash, and headliner.
All of this is believed to be original and shows little wear, so it
presents exactly how you want this legend to be. You get plenty of
features like power driver's seat, power windows, power locks,
cruise control, power steering, faactory AM/FM/cassette stereo, and
provisions for factory air conditioning. From the driver's seat,
you get the cool three-spoke leather wrapped steering wheel. But
beyond that, only the GNXs had the Regal instrument panel replaced
with a proper Stewart Warner full round gauge package. And just in
case you needed a reminder of how special this is, the dash plaque
tells you it's #256 of a very limited build.
What really makes this one so special is what's under the hood. The
3.8-liter fuel-injected V6 turbo motor might sound like what was
available in the Grand National, but the GNX was a very different
beast. This powerplant was developed and built by ASC/McLaren. It
started with a much larger Garrett AiResearch T-3 turbocharger
connected to special intercooler just for the new setup. And if you
look on the turbo's cover, you'll see speed guru Ken Duttweiler's
signature. So the work done to this black Buick is the kind you
like to see. And the other legendary name, McLaren, wasn't done
with this one yet. They re-mapped the computer to give the mixture,
timing, and TH200-4R four speed automatic the right characteristics
to get the most out of the enhanced motor. This special packaging
was more than just pure power. The GNX is far superior going down
the road, with exclusive enhancements such as a longitudinal torque
bar, tubular steel Panhard rod, and revised lower control arms.
Plus, with power steering and disc brakes up front, this
mean-looking dark horse is easy to enjoy.
The GNX was a no compromise car that cost nearly double the price
of a Grand National when new. And the sale even comes with the
window sticker to prove it! Plus, you get the full owner's manual
packet, title documentation, and even a jacket. This is a
well-maintained rare example of muscle car history that you can
show off and enjoy. So don't miss the head-turning total package.
Call today!!!
