Vehicle Description
If you're a car guy, I don't care what you drive, you know better
than to mess with the big, bad, blown Buicks. Right out of the box,
these cars were potent enough to give contemporary Corvettes a good
run for their money, and even today, smart car guys know that these
cars can pack a serious wallop. This extremely clean code J47 coupe
1987 T-Type is NOT a more common Grand National, but rather a Regal
Turbo-T which is a far more subtle and rare, and therefore a more
fearsome and unique beast.
Man, this thing looks awesome in silver, doesn't it? The icy cold
paint and liberal use of chrome work extremely well on this
low-mileage (21,577 actual!) Buick. We almost prefer this look to
the all-black finish the Grand Nationals usually sport, and it's
considerably less common. Nicely preserved, it's a sure bet that
this car was never used for the daily grind, and there are few
signs of use anywhere on the car. The dome on the hood was
functional, helping to clear the intake duct that feeds the engine,
but otherwise it's just a padded roof away from being a clone of
grandma's luxury barge, making it a brilliant sleeper. The chrome
that remains is in excellent condition, reminding you that this is
still a luxury car on the inside. That little "T" (package code
Y56) badge on the front fenders is a real indication that this car
is something special, but by the time you notice it, it's probably
already too late. Add in the front and rear aluminum bumper
brackets (codes VD6 & VD7), and you'll know you've just been passed
by a rare bird.
Inside, you won't forget that you're driving a Buick, as every
luxury and convenience item was standard equipment. The gray fabric
upholstery is grippy enough for spirited driving and has held up
well over the years. Blue-gray carpets add some welcome contrast,
and they're in good shape with only minor signs of use. The
standard Regal's instrument panel left a lot to be desired in a
performance car, so Buick engineers stuffed a tiny bar-graph style
tachometer in the corner, and the owner has wisely added Auto Meter
boost and oil pressure gauges under the dash, just next to the
special controller for the ECU. The original 1987 Delco
AM/FM/cassette stereo remains in the dash, and it still carries all
the luxury features you'd expect, including power windows and
locks, A/C, cruise control, a tilt steering column, and a center
console. The trunk looks almost completely unused, with original
mats and a space-saver spare that's never been down.
While the stock turbo Buicks were potent, this one is downright
threatening. The beefy 3.8 liter V6 has been augmented by a custom
computer program, ram air intake, and alcohol injection, which
makes this car explosive at any speed, in any gear. On the other
hand, the mods are pretty easy to reverse (why would you want to,
though?) so if you want bone stock, it's easy and the original
parts come with the car. The quick-shifting 2004R 4-speed automatic
is a great partner, allowing you to keep both hands on the wheel
while your foot is flat on the floor and with 3.42 gears out back,
the V6 is always on its toes. The exhaust has that familiar Buick
Turbo sound and the 16-inch 1989 Turbo Trans Am wheels look exactly
right, although they kind of give away the car's secret. They've
been fitted with 245/50/16 radials all around, but you'll note that
the rears are drag radials, so you know this car means
business.
This is an incredible find for Turbo Buick fans. Call today!