Vehicle Description
1985 Buick Regal T-Type
While your average person might think there's nothing special about
a Buick, real gearheads are well aware of the mad scientist
engineering the brand was experimenting with back in the '80s. Cars
like the 1985 Buick T-Type ruffled the feathers as they not only
took the fight to Mopar and Ford models, but also gave Corvettes at
the time some stiff competition.
For consignment this wolf in sheep's clothing second owner
consignment car complete with turbo, new upgraded chip, and some
recharged modern A/C. It is sporting most of its original paint,
has the original drivetrain, and presents overall in very nice
condition. Having the luxury of a Buick and the soul of a muscle
car, we have a real storyteller on our hands.
Exterior
This Regal T-Type is draped mostly in its original black paint save
for a few areas of touch up to keep it real...clean! The paint
retains its shine, and depth. Straight steel panels mind their gaps
and come together to create the iconic mid 1980's square and
rectangle design. Up front a nicely chromed front bumper and grille
surround show off the typical Buick class, but as we move rearward
on the hood there is just a hint of the teeth beginning to show in
the form of a bump that is emblazoned with the 3.8 SFI Turbo badge,
which should serve as a warning that the luxury will come at a
price. The remaining window trim, side spears, and surrounds have
been menacingly blackened, to add yet another hint that there may
be trouble brewing for a potential competitor. A nicely tinted
opera window is seen on the B pillar and affords the rear
passengers to watch the world streak by. The rear is all straight
and true, again, just beautifully preserved, and the rear bumper is
just as snazzy as the front, in all its mirror like glory. For some
added eye candy, shiny Chip Foose Legend wheels are wrapped by low
profile all season radials on all 4 corners. That will get you up
the hill to fetch a pail of water, and then some!
Interior
A swing of the long doors, and shaking our hands is some tuck and
roll velour fuzzy broadcloth in code 82E medium gray broadcloth, a
smooth sill panel and gray carpet on the bottom. All in nice shape
with just a few small nicks in the cloth. Moving our attention to
the seats, we see high back buckets again in the fuzzy velour
broadcloth, and with some dark gray piping thrown on. The driver's
seat shows some wear in the form of some slight sag on the seat
area, but I've begun getting picky, so we will leave it at that. A
center console in darker gray streaks up to the dash between the
seats, houses a glovebox, and the shift lever. Up to the original
dash more square and rectangle design here for the temp controls
and AM/FM/Radio. The instrument cluster is also square, and is very
clean, just like the remaining of the interior components. A shout
out to the rear bench, which is well preserved, and looks like it
just came out of the showroom, with more surrounding gray piping.
Gray carpet, clean and all good covers the floors, and a gray
headliner hangs above and has a small area avoids the driver's head
that is sagging just a bit. The interior is comfortable and fit
perfectly for little Miss Muffet to sit on.
Drivetrain
Exactly what fables and legends are made of, all clean and all
original numbers matching we are looking at a 3.8 Liter V6 turbo
power plant, with EFI, and a high-power fuel pump, and a 200 R4
automatic tranny on back. Way back is a 10-bolt 3.42 rear axle
which is a 10 bolt 8.5" ring gear setup.
Undercarriage
Slight surface rust on the usual suspects, but otherwise nice and
clean, and structurally sound. We note a custom 2.5 inch exhaust
with Custom 40 series Flowmaster Mufflers. An FE-2 suspension is on
and has ride handling capabilities. Power front disc brakes are on
and aluminum rear drums are on the rear.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter, great handler and the acceleration is truly a
smile maker. All in the lap of Buick luxury, she handled our test
track without breaking a sweat.
A great example mostly original condition, all nice, and all
powerful. Nicely taken care of and only 2 owners, you will not be
disappointed on your investment on this one!
VIN DECODE
1G4GK479XFP420557
1-USA
G-General Motors
4-Buick
G-G Body
K-Regal T-Type
47-2 Door Hardtop
9-3.8L SFI Turbo V6 LM9
X-Check Digit
F-1985
P-Pontiac, MI Assy Plant
420557-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 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 located 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.