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 Reatta Convertible with a consigner
stated 71,644 miles. This was the second-to- last production year
for this 2-seater car.
Exterior
Covered in White with a good quality paint job (not believed to be
factory) sums up the exterior steel. Hidden headlights are
functioning, white 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 storage area, 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 red leather, red
carpeting, with black plastic accenting, 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 1990, the "L27" 3800 fuel injected engine and 4T60-E
transmission replaced the "LN3" and hydraulic 4T60 units. The
engine runs smoothly, as well as 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, and this one presents some
reliability issues ie: electrical problems in particular parking
lights stay on, parking brake light stays on, cruise control does
not work, and handle for tonneau top is broken, making it difficult
to open the top. A good car for the money.
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.
