Vehicle Description
1987 Buick Grand National
For 21 years, before NASCAR started selling naming rights in 1971,
its top stock-car racing championship was known as the Grand
National, and the name lingered in public usage long after the
series officially became the Winston Cup. Ten years later, Darrell
Waltrip raced factory-backed Buick Regals to claim back-to-back
championships in 1981 and '82. So, it was in keeping with division
general manager Lloyd Reuss's thrust to move Buick's image from a
maker of cushy "doctors' cars" to something more youthful and
exciting when it unveiled the first Regal Grand National at
NASCAR's 1982 Daytona 500.
2,955 Original Miles! And this car plays every part of that mileage
in the form of a clean original interior, spotless undercarriage,
the original filler panels on the front and rear, (very prone to
breakage and cracking), a clean straight body, and an ultra-clean
engine bay. A square and rectangle iconic design all dressed up in
menacing black. Exterior is in nice condition, the interior is
good, and the engine is strong. It's All looking good for this 1987
example, a true classic in the NASCAR sense. We present for
consignment, a 1987 Buick Grand National.
Exterior
Draped in full black attire, this straight steel paneled, good
condition plastic with just a few stone nicks, great badging, and
all blackened chrome trim...the word menacing comes to mind. A chip
guard paint has been added to lower door panels and yielded some
overspray on the areas surrounding this textured paint. Also, while
some of the panels retain their original code WA848 black paint we
do note some of the panels have a varying degree of metallic
applied. Very clear glass top panels are seen and can be taken in
and out very easily forming the open "T" top. Front cowlings and a
small rear spoiler leave just a hint of this car's wonderful power.
15" deep dish chrome and black blackened honeycomb pattern wheels
are on all 4 corners for the bling factor.
Interior
Very clean stitched tuck and roll cloth is seen on the power
drivers bucket and manual passenger seat. Light gray is in the
centers, and black covers the bolsters. This pattern holds true for
the back bench as well. A center console races between the seats
and holds not only the ash receptacle but also the gray leather
covered T handle shifter. Framing this interior are two long
swinging doors that allow access to the front and back of the
passenger compartment. These are paneled with gray tuck and roll
fabric, a mid-section of molded plastic to house the door handle
and arm rest as well as a toggle mirror, power locks and power
windows. The bottom of the door is bounded by black carpet which is
carried throughout all the floors in this car which have a very
clean black carpet. A quintessential mid 80's square and rectangle
dash is housing essential gauges and is very clean. Gazing up we
see a tight gray cloth headliner in the rear and over the front
passengers nothing but sky is seen through the crystal clear tinted
glass tops.
Drivetrain
A 3.8 Liter V6 which is intercooled and turbocharged, which is
numbers matching. This mill has electronic fuel injection, and a
200R4 4-speed automatic transmission bolted to the back. Noted also
is a 10-bolt 3.42 posi rear. Looking just like it did when this car
was on the showroom floor, not a fault to be found.
Undercarriage
Nearly as one can say to the day it left the showroom, this car has
been babied, garaged, and rarely driven. The original dual exhaust
system is on and looking just fine, there is independent front and
coil spring rear suspension, and front power discs, and rear power
drum brakes are noted respectively.
Drive-Ability
As you would expect, this car starts immediately, and idles
smoothly. Put into drive and you can accelerate very smoothly up to
power, and speed. The car rides nicely and handles well. A/C blows
cold, and everything works on the power conveniences front. Seats
are ultra-comfortable and clean. We kept our drive limited so as
not to add too many miles onto this low mile 80's supercar.
Most examples of these cars have been shredded by a previous owner,
or just plain used up. Quite the contrary on this car with these
original miles, well maintained, and a good driver, you essentially
have a new car from 1987.
VIN DECODE
1G4GJ1171HP458349
1-USA
G-General Motors
4-Buick
G-G Body
J-Regal
1-2 Door Hardtop
1-Manual Belts
7-LC2 3.8L V6 Turbo 245hp
1-Check Digit
H-1987
P-Pontiac, MI Assy Plant
458349-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 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.
