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Show Quality Restored 1987 Buick Grand National on 2040-cars

US $16,000.00
Year:1987 Mileage:170000 Color: Black /
 Black
Location:

Centreville, Virginia, United States

Centreville, Virginia, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:3.8 Litre Turbo V-6
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1G4GJ1173HP460605 Year: 1987
Make: Buick
Model: Grand National
Options: CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: 2-way Alarm System, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 170,000
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 6
Trim: Grand National
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

 This car is in AMAZING condition, sounds and drives great, and guaranteed to turn heads everywhere you go. I've driven this car from DC to Key West and Boston and back. It is turnkey, ultra-reliable, and ready to run!

I bought this car from an enthusiast who had put in hundreds (if not thousands) of hours and tens of thousands of dollars into the restoration of this beautiful, classic muscle car. I then proceeded to put in thousands of dollars making it even nicer!

The car’s chassis has high mileage on it, nearly 170K miles, but don't let that fool you; it is essentially new with a newly built motor in 2002 at 146,680 miles, just over 22K miles in 10 years. The transmission is even newer, rebuilt by Dynotech in 2007, has a very stiff shift and extremely strong lock-up. The exterior was repaired with hammered, spring steel metal work and a new paint job three years ago. The interior is extremely immaculate and very comfortable. Add to that an Alpine stereo with XM and you get one of the best rides in comfort and speed.

...oh yeah, did I mention speed? Push on the gas, it goes. From the starting line, it goes. From highway speed, push on the gas, it goes. No matter when you push on the pedal, you are sitting back in the seat. Last 0-60's are right around 4 point nothing. I've never dyno'd it, so please don't ask.

There are many features to control and monitor the vehicle performance. It has a MAF translator with an LS1 MAF, a wideband O2, performance logger, enhanced chip, and alcohol injection. These are just some of the enhancements, read on to see all detailed installations and upgrades that have been done. But, after all that, it is still stock appearing and gets huge thumbs up on the road each time it goes out. If you want a head-turner, this is it. But you don't get to look at them turning their heads for long; you pass up most anything on the road if you want to. I recently smoked a tricked-out Subaru WRX racing me on the highway.

I have a large stack of receipts for the car with a three ring binder with all of the manuals I could save from the changes made and parts added. There has been over $40,000 invested in this beautiful car since the previous owner and I have had it.

Here is an incomplete list of detailed upgrades and improvements made to an already impressive car:
o New paint three years ago, needs a little buffing on certain areas to get it back to perfect, stained from leaves sitting on top.
o Newly built transmission by Dynotech Performance with:
o Reconditioned BR valve body
o New separator plate
o High flow lock up solenoid
o 3rd and 4th gear valve body switches
o Billet 2nd apply servo, modified
o Custom shift kit

Rebuilt engine by Jack Merkel with the following:
o XP plus fuel pump
o Voltage booster
o Hot wire kit
o Accufab Adjustable fuel regulator
o Fuel pressure fuel rail gage
o 160 degree thermostat
o 009 (42.5#) Lucas injectors, newly cleaned and flow tested (result sheet available)
o RJC Racing Boost Controller
o Adjustable pressure regulator for boost control
o Modified oil pan with magnetic drain plug
o Manley "severe duty" valves
o Moly piston rings
o Diamond forged turbo pistons
o Super duty alloy main bearings
o HD connecting rod and cam bearings
o Speed Pro double roller timing set
o Competition Cams "dyno proven" custom grind hydraulic camshaft
o ARP connecting rod bolts and main studs
o New core plugs
o Precision ground crankshaft
o Precision balanced rotating assembly
o Blueprinted oiling system
o Blueprinted timing cover
o Speed Pro high volume oil pump with thrust plate
o Oil passages enlarged and smoothed to enhance oil flow
o High performance hydraulic lifters
o Heads machined with 3 angle valve seats, exhaust bowl area enlarged with 4th angle
o New exhaust valves undercut to enhance airflow
o Viton seals
o HD LT1 spec valve springs
o Heads glass beaded
o Heads milled for metal O-ring around each cylinder
o Heavy duty water pump
o 12 inch 2800-3000 stall torque converter

Engine/Electronics/Interior Improvements:
- MAF Translator GENII
- Extender extreme G chip
- LS1 MAF
- Innovate LC-1 wideband O2
- Powerlogger data logging instrument
- Alpine CDA-9886 head unit
- Alpine 10 inch subwoofer, SWE 1243
- Alpine subwoofer amplifier, MRP-M1000/M500
- Alpine stereo amplifier
- Alpine PXA-H100 Imprint audio processor
- Alpine KTX-H100 Audyssey Imprint sound manager
- Audiovox CNP2000UC XM interface adapter
- FIPO Stereo Bluetooth Adapter (for music streaming from your smartphone)
- Code Alarm SRT 1600 1 mile remote alarm system and keyless entry
- Factory alarm system
- Front end brace kit
- Rear seat brace kit
- RJC airflow distribution power plate
- Caspers knock gage
- Oil pressure gage
- Boost gage
- New fuel injector wiring harness
- Upgraded battery power cables
- Upgraded grounding system
- Cam sensor upgrade kit
- Nitto 275-50-R15 radial slicks on rear
- Rebuilt front end suspension
- Black high-grade car cover
- Passed VA state emissions every year
- Original owners manual
- Original maintenance schedule manual
- Original warranty and owner assistance manual
- Hooker Performance 2.5" cat-back exhaust
- 3" downpipe
- Mobil1 synthetic oil
- All car seats replaced, from low mileage car, looks brand new, no holes, no stains, excellent condition
- New headliner
- Power brake booster, vacuum assist, replaced original powermaster

Here are the 'Problems:'
o Paint bubbles on right and left front bumper fillers
o Tiny dent on the left front bumper filler billet guard
o Slight shimmy at >70 MPH from the rear semi-slick tires

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