Vehicle Description
This might just be the nicest 1985 Buick Regal we've ever seen. In
the 1980s, these were ubiquitous on the streets, but when was the
last time you saw one, never mind one that's virtually showroom
new? Offering a handsome color combination, an extensive (and
expensive) list of service receipts, and incomparable '80s luxury,
this is an awesome throwback to a simpler time that's very
attractively priced.
The books call this "Light Brown Metallic" but it's a wonderful
shade of gold that looks very upscale on the crisply folded Regal
sheetmetal. These were really good looking cars back in the day,
offering both a formal roofline and sporty long hood/short deck
styling that really worked well. The paint is about as close to
showroom new as you'll fine and if there are flaws, they were put
there by the factory. Sure, it's been driven, but there's very
little evidence of it and you'll be pleasantly surprised by just
how good build quality was in 1985. Those big doors close with ease
and thanks to healthy rubber weather seals, the interior is as
quiet as a tomb. A single contrasting pinstripe runs the length of
the body to add a little flair and it's kind of nice to see one of
these without the usual vinyl half-roof. And in contrast to all
those blacked-out Grand Nationals that you see at every show, this
one proudly wears a ton of chrome, all of which sparkles like the
day it was built.
The interior is pretty much like new. Someone has spent a great
deal of care making it that way, treating every component with a
white-gloves. Today it's almost impossible to see where anyone's
posterior has been, because the driver's seat is firm, the steering
wheel is like new, and there's not even a little depression where
you'd rest your elbow on the center armrest. That console is a
rather rare find in a Regal and it's just another part of what
makes this car special. The only alterations from stock are those
that you'll appreciate, including a new Sony AM/FM/CD/satellite
head unit (the original radio is included with the car) and a brand
new $5000 Vintage Air A/C system, since this car wasn't ordered
with factory A/C. You also get a giant trunk with its original mats
and spare tire.
Buick's indestructible 3.8 liter V6 provides plenty of grunt in the
upscale Regal and is as silky smooth as you'd expect. It has been
properly maintained since it was new, so everything works like it
should and the car starts, idles, and runs superbly. There are a
few new parts, most notably a fresh radiator and exhaust system,
all intended to make this car as good as it can possibly be for a
very fastidious owner. The engine bay is spotless, another
indication that this car has been well-maintained, and you can
drive this car with confidence just as you might have in 1985. The
4-speed automatic overdrive transmission shifts beautifully and the
tall overdrive and highway gears out back make this a super highway
cruiser ready for a road trip. As you'd expect, it's ultra-sanitary
underneath and those handsome Buick road wheels were just installed
at a cost of over $1100, completing the look.
Complete with owner's manuals, maintenance records, and a clean
AutoCheck, this is a time capsule of a Buick that delivers the
authentic 1985 experience all over again. Call today!
