38K ACTUAL MILEAGE GN, BEEFED UP TURBO, BIG INJECTORS, WELL-PRESERVED BEAUTY!!

Buick Grand National 1986 Description

Even almost 30 years after they went out of production, here's something special about the Buick Grand National. Maybe it's the fact that this otherwise plain-looking Buick was arguably the fastest accelerating car on the market, r maybe it's because they have just the right combination of performance and luxury, ut whatever the case, his 1986 Buick Grand National is still something special.Most car guys know that when they see a black Buick, hey need to be careful. Sure, fter all this time there are faster cars, ut if you're not paying attention, hese cars will drop the hammer and not look back. And with modifications so insanely easy to do, ou can build an incredibly fast and completely reliable car for not a lot of cash, s this 38,026-mile car proves. Wearing its original black paint and no visible modifications save for a bright pinstripe along its flanks, t's the right choice for the Buick fan who doesn't want a low-mile garage queen, ut a big, ad Buick he can actually enjoy the way it was intended. It still looks intimidating, nd every square inch of the bodywork is drenched in black paint, ut that was entirely the point. It's brutal-looking. Owned by an enthusiast, ou know it hasn't been wrecked or abused and that finish is nicer than most of these cars today, specially given GM's paint issues in the '80s. So what you're getting is a super clean but ready-to-enjoy Grand National that's exactly right for prowling the streets.The interior is pure 1980s Buick plush, ith black and gray power buckets and a console just to add a bit of sportiness. Truthfully, he two-tone cloth seats are quite comfortable and the Grand National just eats up miles of highway on long cruises without wearing you out. Auxilary boost and oil pressure gauges in the center console look like they were installed by the factory and there's a leather-wrapped steering wheel. A typical GM instrument panel with a cleverly-installed tachometer down in the lower corner and a big T-handle shifter manages the 200R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission. The seats are in great shape, he carpets are protected by Grand National floor mats, nd unlike most GM cars of the period, he headliner is still thoroughly stuck to the roof. Everything was standard on the top-of-the-line GN, ncluding A/C, ower driver's seat, indows, nd locks, nd a decent AM/FM/cassette head unit in the dash. It also claims a nice sized trunk that's ready for a road trip and is finished with a custom spare tire cover.The legendary powerplant is a 3.8 liter turbo V6 that's famous for making torque at any speed. Once the boost comes up, hese cars are almost impossible to catch and thanks to decades of development, ood ones are virtually bulletproof today. This one is modified with bigger turbo and oversized fuel injectors, few chrome dress-up pieces, nd an oversized exhaust system. Combined, hey make big power that's impossible to resist. The engine bay is quite tidy and it's pretty obvious that this car was never a daily driver in inclement weather. It's also clear that the guy who owned this car understood why they were special and kept the mods focused on performance without sacrificing reliability. Flashy chrome Grand National wheels look great and wear recent Uniroyal radials.These cars have always been formidable, ut today collectors are noticing that good ones are scarce. This one offers big performance, ow mileage, nd an incredible look. Call today!