I'm selling my 1986 Buick Grand National. I've started a new company and don't want any more distractions because I'm short on time. Along with the recent GN hype, I find myself gearing up to do something radical with it when I don't even have the time to think it through.

I purchased the GN with a lot of miles (140K) on it and immediately spun a bearing. I took it to a shop that also specializes in racing with the idea of ONLY upgrading the guts until I determine a long term path forward. By "guts", I mean diamond pistons, comp cam, .30 over bore, etc. All internals. All of the original amenities concerning the engine work perfectly down to the power master break system. The power master system is something I had to read and educate myself on. I haven't converted it but because of the history behind the system over the last year or so since overhauling the engine, I've only put about 1100 miles on it to seat the bearings, etc. I drive to the dry cleaners and home depot on Saturdays. No rust at all. 2-3 offers each weekend to buy (I'm sure they're mostly just flattering compliments and a way to acknowledge) but starting next weekend I will start answering yes it's for sale so I reserve the right to end the auction but with my travel schedule, I doubt I can get it out there in the public for consideration.

Here is a list of the upgrades / replacements over the last couple years.

New black carpet installed
New fiberglass dash pad
New shocks
Body off bushing replacement
New Moog springs front and back
Entire front end rebuilt with Energy Suspension (Poly)
New leather seat covers front and back
Eaton posi rear end
New t-top and door cushions
Turbo 6 floor mats
Scanmaster
Motorized Pioneer TV / DVD / CD player with new speakers all around
Have duplicate sets of new emblems, motorized antenna, etc.
Many other cosmetic bolt-ons

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GM claims it's first to sell million 30+ mpg vehicles

Fri, 04 Jan 2013

As we continue to put together all the data for the year-end edition of By The Numbers, General Motors has announced that it sold more than a million vehicles in the US last year that achieved at least 30 miles per gallon on the highway. More impressively, GM managed this feat using multiple strategies including small vehicle size, turbocharged engines and hybrid or plug-in technologies across four brands (Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC) accounting for 13 separate models. This number will grow even more in 2013 thanks to cars like the all-electric Spark, the diesel Cruze, the range-extended Cadillac ELR and the Buick Encore compact CUV.
GM's small car sales were up 39 percent last year helping to attain this million-sales mark for 30-mpg models, and almost 40 percent of all GM sales consisted of cars with fuel-efficient I4 engines. In regards to more advanced means of improving fuel economy, GM says that it plans on having 500,000 vehicles with "some form of electrification" on the road by 2017.
Scroll down for the full list of GM's million 30+ mpg cars as well as an informative press release.

Buick Envision spied fully disrobed in China

Wed, 27 Aug 2014

The Buick Envision crossover is supposed to have its big reveal on August 28 and be on display at the Chengdu Motor Show, but apparently the new midsize crossover just can't wait to meet its public. Car News China caught a completely undisguised example parking outside of the convention center where the show is held.
The Buick designers are going right down the middle with the styling with nothing too flashy to turn off potential buyers. Still, it's a handsome CUV that kind of looks like a stretched Encore from some angles with vents along the hood, a large greenhouse and a prominent crease running down the side.
This new midsizer is hitting the Chinese market first and reportedly rides on GM's Delta platform that's also found underneath the Buick Verano. According to Car News China, prices there are between 160,000 yuan and 220,000 yuan ($26,000 - $35,800 at current rates). However, it's also rumored to eventually make its way across the Pacific to give Buick buyers in the US an option between the Encore compact crossover and larger Enclave.

Lutz dishes dirt on GM in latest Autoline Detroit

Mon, 20 Jun 2011

Bob Lutz sits down for Autoline Detroit - Click above to watch video after the jump
Autoline Detroit recently played host to Bob Lutz, and, as is always the case, the former General Motors vice chairman dished out some great commentary. Lutz was promoting his new book Car Guys vs. Bean Counters: The Battle for the Soul of American Business, and talk quickly turned to his role as it related to product development and high-level decision making at GM. While on the topic of brand management, Lutz revealed a few rather interesting tidbits about his former employer:
All Chevrolet vehicles were required to have five-spoke aluminum wheels and a chrome band up front, as part of the Bowtie brand's overall image.

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