Vehicle Description
1990 Buick Reatta Convertible
The Buick Reatta was originally penned as a two-seat sports car for
Buick. After much contemplation and focus on the brand's buyers, it
was decided to come out with an older luxury minded buyer's car,
with front wheel drive, a 2-door coupe, comfortable interior and
soft ride. Today the Reatta stands out for its "futuristic" (of the
time) styling and driver interface. It was one of the least
expensive handmade modern cars produced at the Lansing Craft
Center, with each car including a "craftsman's log" of its
builders.
For consignment from a passionate about Reattas consigner, this
well cared for example is all original and has been slightly worked
to get all the known Reatta bugs out, and is now like showroom new,
and with only 2,132 convertibles built in '90...somewhat rare. This
car is also equipped with the 2 options available for this year, a
CD player, and a 16 (yes count 'em... 16) way drivers power seat.
Lots of conveniences, a sporty look, and a comfortable ride are
just a few of it's many assets.
Exterior
Bathed in its original Flame Red paint, it is holding up very
nicely and with no rust. A low mileage car helps a bit too, and
this one is just fab! Hidden halogen headlights with new motors and
gears, and a clean all working tan canvas convertible top this
aerodynamic 2-seater can be a pleasure to drive. A gold accent
pinstripe, and some 3-dimensional moldings just below the belt line
with a chrome thin topper both race around this rounded car to
create some highlight on the red. 15-inch aluminum wheels are on
all 4 corners and are wrapped in like new rubber.
Interior
Saddle leather buckets are nice and comfortable and sit in a very
clean and well-preserved interior. Plenty of conveniences surround
these seats including the actual driver's seat with 16-way
adjustable power controls. Other features are a keyless entry,
power windows, power steering, power door locks, cruise control,
tilt steering and a rear window defogger. Even an AM/FM/CD player
is installed. The dash, center console, and door panels are all
original equipment and are all like they just left the showroom.
Speaking of the dash, it sports nifty vacuum-fluorescent gauge
displays and a blue LED mileage readout. Tan carpeting covers the
floors, and a built in tonneau cover automatically covers the
downed top. A shout out to the trunk which is also well preserved,
very clean and has room for 2 golf bags.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is a 3.8 liter V6 which is horizontally opposed, and
is fed fossils with EFI. A 4T60 4-speed automatic transmission is
on back and this drive train is certainly all original.
Undercarriage
All clean and just a few scrapes of the undercoating seen, however
no rust, surface or otherwise. It is equipped with grand touring
suspension, which is independent coil springs upfront, and
independent with transfer leaf suspension on back. Power disc
brakes are all around and the exhaust appears to be original.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter, and a smooth ride (one would expect a sports car
ride, but not this car...all luxury ride) good handling and bias
free panic braking. All functions were working well including the
A/C which is now converted to R134. The CD player proved a bit
contentious but did work.
An overabundance of documentation, and swag that came with this
original car (car dealers would promise and include anything save
for a toaster to sell cars in the early 90's!) along with an extra
set of wheels if you get bored with the ones currently on, change
'em! Plenty of convenience options, and a power convertible top.
Lots of reworked issues that were typical of Reattas are now
rectified, and it shows nearly as showroom quality. A semi-rare
collectible with a 3 year run, and no rust. Comfort never looked so
sporty. Sportiness never was so comfortable, but hey! it's a
Buick.
VIN DECODE
1G4EC33C3LB908497
1-USA
G-General Motors
4-Buick
EC-Reatta
3-2 Door Convertible
3-Manual Belts, Drivers Airbag
C-3.8L V6
3-Check Digit
L-1990
B-Lansing, MI Assy Plant
908497-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
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