For Sale: 1991 Buick Reatta in Mesa, Arizona

Vehicle Description

This car is being sold as part of a VIN sequential package of Twin Reattas. That being said we are going to market offering this package to automotive collectors or museums that want to own a very special part of Buick and GM history. Both cars are matching twins built on the same day 1 serial number apart. Through chance the current owner was able to buy and keep these two amazing cars together. The Reatta program was Buicks last throwback to Hand Coach Building and there was a lot of pride put into these automobiles which were at the cutting edge of technology and design for 1991. Please be prepared to buy both cars together if calling for information, like below to the other Twin Reatta. Thanks!



Canyon State Classics brings to market a beautiful, low mileage 1991 Buick Reatta convertible from one of our local consignors. This gorgeous Buick features one of the most highly sought after color combinations of red with saddle interior and a saddle top. Of the 305 Reatta convertibles produced in 1991, only 66 were made in this color and option combination. This car has been loved since new with only 29k original miles. This Buick has always been garaged and is in excellent condition, having just undergone a complete inside and out detail and paint correction.

The car is well maintained with lots of recent maintenance performed. This special Reatta has a very interesting original history-it was never sold new to the general public. As soon as this car was built, it was given to a GM Engineer for testing for the "GM Electric Group," or the EV1 program. The car was driven 16,500 miles by the engineer from 1991 until 1994, at which point it was to be scrapped following testing. Instead, Buick's North America Marketing Manager, Ray Spoth, won the right to purchase the car in a lottery. He owned the car for a short time before selling it to business magnate Jack Evans, the former mayor of Dallas, TX. Following Mayor Evans' ownership, the car was purchased by Chuck Parry in 1997, a prolific Reatta collector, who absolutely babied the car for nearly 20 years-making sure it never saw rain or dust. Chuck wrote an extensive manual on how to care for the car, down to what detailing products to use. This car was Chuck's pride and joy, and after he sold it in 2017, it found its way to its current owner, also a Reatta collector who just so happened to find the car's identical twin, made one serial number after this car, in 2018.

The following is a list of options as this Reatta is currently equipped:

-3.8L Tuned Port Injection L27 V6

-Automatic transmission

-16" Alloy Wheels

-Older Set (Original?) Good Year Eagle GA Tires No Cracking

-Power windows

-Automatic climate control

-Flip up headlamps

-Factory dual power sport seats

What makes this car so unique is that it is 91 Reatta convertible got power pull down for convertible top. ABS portion of brake system is Bosch for 91, but the brake booster/master cylinder part is Delco. The "Twilight Sentinel" was added for 91 (actually turns on your headlights instead of just telling you to turn them on). Slightly less restrictive exhaust (bigger pies and muffler). 91 also has (and maybe some 90s) different bracing underhood for convertible shake, it was also the first year for the L27 Tuned Port 3.8L engine. Many collectors prefer the '91s because they are the final year of production with all the bugs worked out and more limited production numbers.

The exterior on the car is absolutely stunning. It boasts the most desirable color combination for a Reatta, Bright Red on Saddle. The paint is gorgeous and looks smooth as glass. The original Saddle soft top looks like new, with zero discoloration or wear visible. The car is all original paint and has never been hit or damaged. The body is straight as an arrow with not a single ding. The tires look to most likely be the second set of tires. OE Spec Good Year Eagle GA tires with 50% tread remaining and not showing any signs of dry cracking. Fine for show, should be replaced if you plan to put miles on the car.

The interior is in incredible shape as it should be being a low mileage pampered car. The supple Saddle leather seats are still very nice and look great for being 35 years old. The dash surfaces are in great shape as well as the carpet throughout. The electronics in the dash and gauges are all functioning as they should. Zero known issues on this car

Mechanically, this Buick runs great. This car is smooth and luxurious, but with the stomp of your foot you can unleash all the power of the big V6. The motor provides ample power to move the car around and will easily smoke the tires if you are not careful. The motor compartment has been detailed and looks showroom fresh. All in all, this is one of the nicest Reattas I have had on consignment, and I'm proud to pass it on to its next owner. These early 90s GM sports cars are just starting to become prized by collectors, and this example is a super clean, low mileage car...how can you go wrong?

If you have any additional questions please call Jon at 480-703-2337. The car is located in beautiful sunny Mesa, AZ. Please email or call with any questions and I welcome international bidders! I can also help with shipping quotes and arrangements. We ship cars all over the world!

Vehicle Details

  • 1991 Buick Reatta
  • Listing ID: CC-1971155
  • Price: $40,000
  • Location:Mesa, Arizona
  • Year:1991
  • Make:Buick
  • Model:Reatta
  • Exterior Color:Bright Red
  • Interior Color:Saddle Leather
  • Transmission:Automatic
  • Odometer:29950
  • Stock Number:161231196407
  • VIN:1G4EC33L5MB900418
Listed By:
Canyon State Classics
2613 W. Birchwood Circle
Mesa, AZ 85202

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