Vehicle Description
1990 Buick Reatta Convertible
The Buick Reatta is a low-volume transverse front-engine,
front-wheel drive, two-door, two-seater grand tourer/sports car
manufactured and marketed by Buick as a coupe,(1988-1991), and
convertible, (1990-1991), - both featuring a 3.8-Liter V6 engine
and shortened version of the GM E platform, the same one that
underpinned the Buick Riviera. As Buick's first two-seater and its
first convertible since the 1985 Riviera, the Reatta was
manufactured in a highly specialized assembly program at the Reatta
Craft Center (later known as the Lansing Craft Center) in Lansing,
Michigan-achieving production of over 21,000 units in four
years.
For consignment, a 1990 Buick Reatta Convertible with a title
verified 57,252 miles. This was the second-to-last production year
for this 2-seater car and this particularcar was purchased new by a
sharp minded woman who then traded it back in at a Buick
dealership. From there the car was purchased by a salesman at said
dealership then sold to one of the service technicians who is also
the present owner and consignor. All original with the exception of
the Konig wheels and an added CD changer in the truck, this always
dealership serviced, (with supporting paperwork), has all of its
accoutrementsin the factory binder, has always been garage kept,
never saw foul weather and even the factory floor mats were never
used. After my drive, I can affirm the ad-men of the day were
correct....Reatta, People Will Notice.
Exterior
Covered in White with a good quality paint job that our consignor
states is the factory application sums up the exterior steel. Well
minded gaps bring the body together nicely and up front the hidden
headlights are functioning and pop up on demand. The white canvas
convertible top is in good condition but does present with one
small seam separation and some minor soiling of the canvas. A small
rounded trunk area houses a storage area, which is accessible via 2
locking panels located in the interior rear of the passenger
compartment. Trunk is clean and covered in heavy duty felt-like
material and we note the addition of a multi-cd changer on the
right. Polished 16" thick 5 spoke Konig aluminum wheels are on all
4 corners and for the purist, the original wheels and tires are
included.
Interior
Swinging open the long doors and we are met with oxblood leather,
red carpeting, with black plastic accenting, and plenty of power
conveniences. Power locks, power windows, power mirrors, and a
16-way power seat adjustment. As for the seats, two leather buckets
flank a center console/glovebox/armrest/gear shift lever. The
leather shows nicely with a few fold lines and nice patina. A turn
of the ignition key reveals an all-electronic LCD dash readout
area, including a climate control center and AM/FM/Cassette radio.
A leather wrapped steering wheel fronts the dash. Also noted is the
aforementioned locking panels behind the seats for extra
storage.
Drivetrain
For 1990, the "L27" 3800 fuel injected engine and 4T60-E
transmission replaced the "LN3" and 4T60 units. The engine runs
smoothly, as well as the transmission shifts effortlessly. A 2.97
final drive turns the front tires. No corrosion or dirt is noted in
the engine bay and things are looking nearly showroom fresh.
Undercarriage
Intermittent road dirt is seen throughout the undercarriage but is
minimal. Floorpans, rockers and frame are very sound with little to
no rust. A few "bottoming out" scratched areas are seen, and the
underside of the transverse mounted engine and transmission remain
dry. This car sports a fully independent suspension with coil
springs up front and a transflex leaf spring in the rear, 4-wheel
disc brakes with ABS, and front wheel drive. Top speed is
electronically limited to 125 mph.
Drive-Ability
This sporty Buick fired right up, and performed flawlessly on the
test track. It handled very nicely, had good acceleration and
performed a beautiful quiet low RPM cruise. Stopping was great, and
I found all controls in working order. The top moves up and down
manually and I spent a few moments after my drive to acclimate
myself with the myriad of controls available to my fingertips.
A sporty little car whose short run was due to many complicated
scenarios merging at the same time. The kind of car that you will
either love or hate the design, and this one presents beautifully
with no known issues, detailed service paperwork and a known
history. Visit our Hallowed Halls and follow the words of the
ad-men....Go Ahead, You Deserve It. Reatta!
1G4EC33C7LB904811
1-USA
G-General Motors
4-Buick
EC-Reatta
3-2 Door Convertible
3-Manual Belts, Drivers Airbag
C-3.8L V6
7-Check Digit
L-1990
B-Lansing, MI Assy Plant
904811-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.
