Vehicle Description
With the value of the turbo Buicks skyrocketing lately, a car like
this 1986 Buick Grand National is a true find. With this sleek
coupe so well presented and offered at an obtainable price, it's
the stealthy black machine that you know is also a red-hot
commodity.
You already know the legend. General Motors had a short run of
Buick coupes that looked mean and had the performance to back it
all up. Its Regal siblings have a great creased appearance that
instantly conveys a feeling of premium. But where they liked to use
chrome to make a statement, this one reserves the brightwork only
for the wheels. That sends a very different message. The
blacked-out trim, the bulging hood, and the subtle ducktail spoiler
all give this car a look that demands respect. And the black paint
was recently wet sanded and buffed to deliver a high-gloss finish
that commands attention no matter if its radiating in the Sunday
sunshine or the midnight moonlight. There are even nice details,
like new bumper filler panels and newer BF Goodrich T/A with less
than 2k miles on them.
The correct black and gray bucket seats up front do a terrific job
of balancing out the Buick's comfortable image with extra
bolstering for the Grand National's added performance. Plus, the
well-kept condition of these seats, door panels, and headliner lets
you know this has been a well-respected coupe for quite some time.
As a true high-end Buick, this comes loaded with all the best
features. It includes a power driver's seat, power windows, power
locks, cruise control, power steering, the factory AM/FM/cassette
stereo, and cold-blowing air conditioning. In fact, the only
amenity we can spot that's not factory is the cup holder center
console. It looks and feels great, but purists can easily remove
it. The three-spoke sports steering wheel on the tilt column is
designed to give you a clear view to the full gauge package with
large speedo and cool horizontal tach.
Under the hood is the correct 3.8-liter fuel-injected V6 turbo
motor, and this is even believed to be original to the car. It
looks great where there's even new hood insulator that helps
announce this special motor when you open it up at the car shows.
But the real story here is the big investment all around the engine
bay. The motor was pulled, cleaned, and serviced. It includes new
pieces like the seals, valve springs, water pump, plugs, wires,
coil, and ignition. The important mighty turbo is now a new TE44
with a new boost actuator and 42lb injectors. Black Maxx Hedman
headers let this powerhouse exhale with authority. The
numbers-matching four-speed automatic was rebuilt with shift kit
and GS Club street converter. So one of the most potent motors of
the '80s is now even stouter. Plus, you have a new brake booster
for the power brakes, front discs, sway bars front & rear, and new
lowering springs to give you a great package for the streets.
Complete with owner's manual, you're looking at one of the most
desirable machines from the 1980s. And you already know the price
doesn't get any better for a complete and well-invested Grand
Nationals. So this is a case of call us today, or you might regret
it tomorrow!
