1987 Buick Grand National Gnx Look Alike 1 Owner on 2040-cars
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.8 Turbo charged
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Make: Buick
Model: Grand National
Trim: GN
Options: CD Player
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 122,000
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
I have owned this 1987 Buick Regal Grand National since 12-29-86. I purchased it new at Red Rose Buick in Lancaster PA . Last year I sold my 1974 Plymouth Road Runner that I had owned for 30 years. I've lost interest in the hobby and have decided to let this GN go to a new home. I had always wanted a GNX so when I decided to redo the car in 2008. I added and/or replaced the following:
Engine :
TE44 ported and polished turbo from Limit Engineering with adjustable wastegate
TA Performance 3" Stainless steel downpipe with cutout.
LT1 Mass Air Flow with translator
Inlet tube with K&N filter
Custom 1 off up pipe fitted with SMC alcohol injection
Exterior :
Reproduction GNX fender flares
Reproduction GNX fender vents
NOS GNX front and rear emblems
NOS Buick grill emblem
NOS weather stripping on lower doors
NOS window seal weather stripping
New 17" Centerline Legend Series "Retro" wheels
17 x 9.5 rear with 275/40/17 Nitto tires
17 x 8 front with 245/45/17 Nitto tires
NOS fuel tank from the GSCA
Interior:
Custom 1 off GNX style dash with VDO guages
New carpet
New headliner and sun visors (2012)
New PUI front and rear seat covers
New PUI upper door panels to match the new interior
New GNX logo floor mats
New steering wheel from an ebay vender -beautiful!!
New cruise control/turn signal stalk
New F body seat belt guides
New overlays for console and dash (Kirbans)
New Scanmaster housed in a custom bezel
SMC alky control housed with the Scanmaster
NOS shifter handle
NOS front speaker dash cover
NOS steering wheel center cap and horn button
NOS headlight switch
Dash plate was autographed by Molly during a turbo reunion at Kirbans here in PA
New trunk kit from Kirbans ( 2012)
PowerMaster brake assembly replaced with a vacuum unit last year.
Air Conditioning system redone 3 years ago.
Suspension consists of :
KYB shocks , GSCA coil springs , new swaybar bushings front and rear ,driveshaft loop.
Transmission:
100% stock untouched except for regular fluid and filter changes.
Rear end :
100% stock with airbags in the coil springs
Factory aluminum brake drums
Posi unit added in 1987
Regular fluid changes
Fuel system contains:
Red Armstrong XP fuel pump in the NOS fuel tank with hot wire kit.
43 lb. Green stripe fuel injectors
Adjustable aluminum fuel pressure regulator
Besides tons of original documentation I also have the original wheels , center caps and lug nuts. These were removed from the car in 1990 with well under 30,000 miles on them . The chrome and black paint on these are in great shape. I have the original wheel opening moldings ,door edge guards , air cleaner assembly , fuel injectors, regulator,thermostat housing and factory computer chips and lot's more.
This GN was never beat or abused. It was drag raced in the late 80's into the early 90's with maybe a dozen total passes made . Car went 12.98 back then with only a Kenne -Bell chip , ram air , 160 degree thermostat and a test pipe with Yokohama tires. Has not been raced since that time or since the modifications that were added in the above listing. Only time this engine was apart , was for a timing chain and gears along with a new water pump many years ago and for new valve springs. Car runs very strong and rides great. It was never smoked in and has been garage kept most of it's life.
Unresolved issues with car at this point:
1)GNX style dash has a slight bleed through of the red light underneath indicating a charging issue. Just a little annoying but you don't notice it much during the day. The alternator is charging 100% though.
2)The dashes red lights surrounding the gauges do not dim with the switch and are either on or off.
3) Oil leaks from engine like ALL Turbo Buicks.
4) A lot of wind noise from the NOS seals around windows. Buyer can reinstall the repo's and have the windows adjusted. The repo's sealed perfectly - go figure !
5)Cruise and wiper washer not working.
6) Engine compartment could use some detailing and cleaning.
Anyone in need of extra picture's please contact me .I have nothing to hide on this beautiful 1 owner GN/GNX and will answer any and all questions as honestly as I can. I'm going to hate to see this car go to a new owner but, I realize that it's time to move on .
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