OK. Any 80's car fan will know that other than the 1988 GNX version of this car it's THIS car that many aspire to. Every kid in my high school cafeteria wanted one of these in 1987. Now those kids are old enough and can afford to buy what they wanted then but couldn't have. Ask most motor head guys in their mid 50's or so what 80's car they'd love to own today and most of the answers will be the car we present to you here.
This car has an as new appearance thanks to a full body repaint just last year! Professionally done by a very reputable body shop just outside Boston. This car was stripped to bare metal and repainted beautifully and at a very high cost. All the trim and emblems were replaced then also with correct OE reproductions. A terrific set of the original wheels and a fresh set of BFG Radial T/A's just as it should. You'd swear it was right off the showroom floor!
The original interior is just as nice! Two non factory items to mention is the aftermarket stereo (We do not have the original) and it seems the original selling dealer installed an aftermarket power moonroof. This was not an option on the GN that year so it was obviously added by the dealer, most likely at the original owners request. The sunroof does not operate.
The car runs and drives well and has been used somewhat regularly this past summer. I did notice upon my inspection that the car did exhibit more blue smoke from the exhaust on a cold start than what I would consider normal but it did dissipate after several minutes. The engine itself runs very smooth. Idles nicely. I did see evidence also of a valve cover leak on the right side.
Also of note is that the Carfax shows damage and a total insurance loss from 2014 with the car being sold and retitled in the same state [Massachusetts] in 2017 to a new owner. The body shop that performed the repaint made no mention of any past serous body work so we'll probably never know and unfortunately cars can't talk. In 2014 this car was 27 years old. It didn't take much damage, if hardly any at all to total a 27 year old car. Especially if you didn't have the correct insurance. I suspect is was extremely minor but the report shows what it shows and doesn't give the details we'd like to see. I have a love/hate relationship with Carfax reports. Especially for cars 40 years old nowadays. The dealer we are selling it for tells me his Mass title is free and clear with no branding.
All beinf said and as nice as this car is, I highly recommend an in person inspection on this one. I don't want anyone disappointed and I admit, I'm no expert on these cars. There is no doubt there is more than enough potential on this one! This car will be a bargain for the right buyer.
Check out the gallery of photos in the link below. Feel free to ask questions as well but as I said, I'd much prefer an in person inspection yourself on this one. I believe it's probably well worth your trip..
