Vehicle Description
1987 Buick Turbo-T Coupe RARE - RARE - RARE - RARE! In 1987 there
were 20,193 Grand Nationals Built. That year there were fewer
Turbo-Ts Produced out of the Total 27,590 Turbo Regal Variations
Built. Our car may also be a Rarer Regal due to its options; Not
only it's a White Turbo Regal but It also has the Blackout Trim
Package, Factory Astro Sunroof for additional Options over the
common creature comforts we're used to like Power Windows, Locks,
Air Conditioning, and etc... Our Regal also comes with upgraded 17"
Billet Grand National Wheels. These Turbo-Ts have the same
drivetrain producing the same horse power and performance rating as
the commonly seen 'Black' Grand National. Some Fun Reads For You
from Hagerty; Buick introduced the Regal nameplate in 1973 as a
mid-priced, personal luxury coupe, akin to Chevrolet's Monte Carlo
and Pontiac's Grand Prix. A sedan was added to the lineup in 1974,
and the company's new car immediately became one of Buick's best
sellers. The mid-1970s fuel crunch heavily influenced the car's
first redesign, which debuted in 1978. The 1978 Buick Regal, now
only offered as a two-door coupe, was slightly smaller, slightly
lighter, and received more squared-off lines and fewer design
effects. Most notably, however, was the introduction of a
turbocharged V-6 engine. While the Big Three had used turbochargers
in the past on production vehicles (e.g., the Chevrolet Corvair and
the Oldsmobile F-85), they had been absent in the U.S. market on a
domestic offering for nearly a decade. The turbo increased both
fuel economy and performance, bumping horsepower from 105 to 165 on
the 231-c.i. V-6, and was installed in the Regal Sport Coupe.
Entry-level and Limited trims could be equipped with one of two
naturally aspirated V-6s, or with a two- or four-barrel 305-c.i.
V-8. In all, less than 10 percent of Regals were equipped with the
turbo engine. Engine choices changed slightly as the model years
ticked by, 1981 saw a more streamlined restyle, and a sedan and
station wagon briefly joined the coupe in the catalog. Following
success on the NASCAR circuit in 1981 and 1982 with a
performance-oriented, 180-hp Regal Turbo T-Type in 1983. The
biggest change to the Regal lineup, however, occurred in 1984 when
the Grand National appeared. The Grand National was a different
beast indeed, with a sinister, blacked-out "Darth Vader" visage.
The $1,282 package bumped the Regal T-Type's sticker price up to
$13,400, and included suspension modifications, a different rear
axle ratio, and overdrive. By now, the T-Type and Grand National
turbo V-6 was putting out 200 hp. The turbo engineers were warming
to their task, and the 1986 Grand National received an intercooler
and improved plenum, for 235 hp and improved torque. It was now
completely black, with nearly no chrome, and despite being only a
modest seller, the GN was an image changer for Buick, appealing
more to a youthful buyer than the brand's typical shopper. The last
year for the Grand National was 1987, and as the final mid-sized,
rear-wheel drive sport coupe, demand surged. It didn't hurt that
1987 was the 245-hp Grand National's fastest year, with 0-60 times
of 6.1 seconds, and a 13.85 quarter mile at 99.2 mph. Sales were
comparatively brisk for the GN, and 20,193 were built in 1987,
10,000 being ordered in the last 6 months. We sell and ship
worldwide as well as offer low interest financing and extended
warranties Rear Spoiler, Front Air Conditioning, Steering Wheel
Trim - Leather, Cargo Cover, Center Console, Cruise Control, Power
Steering, Tilt Steering Wheel, Tuned Suspension - Touring, Power
Brakes, Am/Fm Radio, Radio - Am, Wheel Design - Custom, Wheel
Diameter - 15 Inch, Power Glass Sunroof, Power Windows, Rear
Defogger, Power Door Locks, Front Seat Type - Bucket, Upholstery -
Cloth
