Vehicle Description
1990 Buick Reatta Convertible
The Buick Reatta is a low-volume transverse front-engine,
front-wheel drive, two-door, two-seater grand tourer/sports car
manufactured and marketed by Buick as a coupe (1988-1991) and
convertible (1990-1991) - both featuring a 3.8-liter V6 engine and
shortened version of the GM E platform, the same one that
underpinned the Buick Riviera. As Buick's first two-seater and its
first convertible since the 1985 Riviera, the Reatta was
manufactured in a highly specialized assembly program at the Reatta
Craft Center (later known as the Lansing Craft Center) in Lansing,
Michigan-achieving production of over 21,000 units in four
years.
For consignment a 1990 Buick Regatta Convertible with a consigner
stated 45,250 miles. This was the last production year for this
2-seater car.
Exterior
Covered in white with areas where a similar but non-matching paint
was used to cover scratches and chips, sums up the exterior steel.
Hidden headlights are functioning, convertible top is in fair
condition and does not retract due to difficulty with a
nonfunctioning tonneau cover release which needs to release so the
top has some where to go. A small rounded trunk area houses a trunk
which is accessible via 2 locking panels located in the interior
rear of the passenger compartment. Trunk is clean and covered in
heavy duty felt-like material. Standard thick 5 spoke aluminum
wheels are on all 4 corners.
Interior
Swinging open the long doors we are met with blue vinyl, with black
inlays, and plenty of power conveniences. Power locks, power
windows, power mirrors, and a 16-way power seat adjustment. As for
the seats, two leather buckets flank a center
console/glovebox/armrest/gear shift lever. Leather shows nicely
with a few fold lines and nice patina. A turn of the ignition key
reveals an all-electronic dash readout area, including a climate
control center and AM/FM/Cassette radio. A leather wrapped steering
wheel fronts the dash. Also noted is the aforementioned locking
panels behind the seats that have access to the trunk.
Drivetrain
For 1991, the "L27" 3800 6-cylinder fuel injected engine and 4T60-E
automatic transmission replaced the "LN3" and hydraulic 4T60 units.
The engine runs smoothly, and the transmission shifts effortlessly.
Some corrosion is seen on aluminum parts within the engine bay.
Undercarriage
Intermittent surface rust is seen throughout the undercarriage but
is minimal. Floorpans, rockers and frame are very sound with little
to no rust. A few "bottoming out" scratched areas are seen, and a
small wet area is noted under the transverse mounted engine. This
car sports a fully independent suspension, 4-wheel disc brakes with
ABS, and front wheel drive. Top speed is electronically limited to
125 mph.
A sporty little car whose short run was due to many complicated
scenarios merging at the same time. The kind of car that you will
either love or hate the design, but none the less reliable, and is
able to get good enough gas mileage to still be considered an
economy car...with flair!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 300 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and
our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for
more information or to come see the vehicle in person.