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, Buicks of the '80s. 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 1987 T-Type is NOT a more common Grand National, but rather a
Regal Turbo-T Limited which is a far more subtle and rare, and
therefore a more fearsome and unique beast.
Man, this thing looks awesome in gray, doesn't it? The icy cold
paint and combination of both chrome and the code W02 Blackout
Package work extremely well on this low-mileage (33,081 actual!)
Buick. We actually prefer this look to the all-black finish the
Grand Nationals usually sport, and it's considerably less common,
in fact this exact iteration of this car is only trumped by the GNX
when it comes to turbo Buick rarity. How special is that?!
Wonderfully 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. And while you're looking up there, check out
that super-rare Astroroof option. The chrome that remains is in
excellent condition, reminding you that this is still a luxury car
after all. That little "T" badge (Y56) 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
leather upholstery found in the Limited is grippy enough for
spirited driving and has held up very 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 unlike many of the similar-era Buick's that we see today, there
are no added boost gauges or special ECU controllers mucking up the
OEM interior. The original 1987 Concert sound system AM/FM/cassette
with graphic equalizer stereo remains in the dash, and this Limited
"T" still carries all the luxury features you'd expect, including
power windows and locks, A/C, cruise control, a tilt steering
column, center console and even driver's and passenger's power
seats. The trunk looks almost completely unused, with practically
untouched original mats and plenty of room for trophies from the
Buick Nationals.
While lots of the turbo Buicks on the market are potent machines,
this one is downright threatening. The beefy 3.8 liter LC2
Turbocharged V6 engine is all-original, and makes this car
explosive at any speed, in any gear, just like it was fresh out of
the factory. An incredibly tidy engine bay is detailed for show,
and with a time-capsule presentation like this, you'd be silly not
to show it off. 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 15-inch alloys look exactly right, although they kind
of give away the car's secret. They've been fitted with 215/55/15
Goodyear Eagle GT radials all around to finish the look nicely.
Complete with loads of original documentation and maintenance
records, this is an incredible find for Turbo Buick fans. We don't
see these cars very often, and this one won't last. Call today!