Documented GS Nationals First Place GNX Turbocharged 3.8L V6 THM200-R4

Make:	Buick
Model:	Regal
SubModel:	GNX
Type:	Coupe
Doors:	2
Year:	1987
Mileage:	18,462
VIN:	1G4GJ1176HP450182
Color:	Black
Transmission:	Automatic
Interior color:	Black
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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eBay template information@RKMotorsCharlotte. com 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC. 28269. US 1987 Buick Regal GNX Documented GS Nationals First Place GNX Turbocharged 3. 8L V6 THM200-R4 Year: 1987 Type of vehicle title: Clear Primary color: Black Mileage: 18462 Transmission type: 4 Speed Automatic Engine: 3. 8 Liter Supercharged V6 Interior color: Black Vehicle Info SUMMARY18. 62-mile survivor1 of 547 producedOriginal 3. 8 liter turbocharged V6 / 245 horsepowerOriginal Turbo-Hydramatic 200 R4 4-speed automatic transmissionOriginal 16-inch wheels / Original Goodyear tiresRichard Clark stainless cat-back exhaustWinner of multiple national awardsSale includes an original Door Pad Broadcast Sheet. an original window sticker and the aforementioned awardsASC McLaren-tuned suspensionFactory power steering / Factory power front disc and rear drum brakesOver the past four decades. General Motors has proven itself a modern day warrior. The company literally OWNED the '50s and '60s. and no matter how much corporate bean counters tried to quell its spirit of performance. true gearheads ALWAYS kept the flame lit. And I'm not talking about Corvettes or the incredible Cadillac V-Series. I'm talking about cars that are fast. fun and highly attainable. In the early 21st century. the guys at Pontiac worked with GM's Holden division to send world-class muscle to American shores. During the stuffy '70s the venerable Trans Am soldiered on with big displacement motors and flashy good looks. In the mid-'90s. Chevrolet's visionary Impala SS brought a new sense of cool to the full-size segment. And in the '80s. it was this car: Buick's bad-to-the-bone GNX that proudly separated the winners from the losers. All black. all business and so ruthless even your shut-in grandmother knows it means trouble. this exclusive coupe backs 360 lb. /ft. of turbocharged torque with sinister aesthetics and a ASC McLaren-tuned suspension!BODYWORK/TRIMCapitalizing on the success of winning NASCAR's 1981 and '82 Manufacturer's Cups. Buick kicked off the Grand National legacy by introducing a specially tweaked version of their 1982 Regal. However. it wasn't long until GM's conservative luxury crew assumed the full identity of renegade performance division by slathering black paint onto highly modified G-Bodies that featured unique and menacing aesthetics. And. in 1987. the brand shunned all brightwork. sourced some serious performance bolt-ons. printed a batch of "GNX" emblems and announced the "Grand National to end all Grand Nationals". This GNX's wet-looking coat of GM code 19 Black highlights original sheetmetal that's both crisp and sharp. The car's vertical panels center straight surfaces in even gaps. showing no signs of damage or accident repairs. And. topped by great looking. factory-correct trim. the finish is every bit as glossy as it is deep. ENGINESpeaking of survivors. and GM's core strengths. if anyone ever creates an ultimate engine survivors list Buick's stalwart. 231 cubic inch V6 will surely be at the top. Introduced as the Fireball. and eventually renamed the 3800. its early '60s design was sold to Kaiser. bought back by General Motors and. with the help of turbos. superchargers and continuous improvements. would remain one of the company's core powerplants until the turn of the century! In addition to compounding tweaks accrued during the life of the Grand National series. the original sixer behind this coupe's Vader-like grille benefits from significant mechanical improvements. For starters. GM sourced a better version of the car's Garret turbo that featured a ceramic impeller and larger intercooler. A CERMATEL-coated connection pipe marries that re-engineered blower with its Jet Black foundation. And a specific EEPROM makes sure everything plays well together. Those carefully calculated upgrades were good for a newly impressive 245 horsepower and substantial 360 lb. /ft. of V8-slaying of torque. And that power created numbers that not only bested GM's own Camaro and Corvette. but also catapulted Buick to the forefront of '80s performance! Presently. the car's low-mileage mill is 100% stock inside and out. featuring fresh and pliable ancillaries that are ready for lots of warm weather and tons of rich boost. Everything. from its "BUICK" branded hood mat to its correct 25526109 casting number. is in top-flight condition. And one glance at our pictures reinforces the fact that this coupe probably hasn't seen anything more than carefully planned miles on sunny summer days. DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSIONThe car's hot engine spins torque through an original. "BRF" tagged 4-speed that's a member of the ultra-reliable Turbo-Hydramatic family; an honorable and faithful group that's survived behind GM's toughest performance blocks for decades. That seasoned transmission twists a set of original gears. which offer a great combination of starting line grip and high-speed cruising. And. under that first-class drivetrain. an ASC McLaren-tuned suspension provides world-class handling ability. Unrestrained. Buick GNX's were probably legitimate 150 MPH hot rods. But the factory knew the limitations of the Regal's aerodynamics. suspension and brakes and wisely chose to reign in the fun long before peak velocity. Speaking of brakes and the like. power-assisted discs and drums provide solid stops. Quick-ratio power steering makes cornering easy and turning a cinch. A stainless cat-back exhaust system. developed by Richard Clark. creates power while adding to the car's subdued demeanor. At the corners. original wheels spin original 245/50VR16 Goodyear Eagle VR50s in front of original 255/50ZR16 Goodyear Eagle ZR50s. And. aesthetically. the bottom of this Buick is exactly what you'd expect from an immaculately maintained. low-mileage survivor. INTERIORInside this awesome street bruiser you'll find an original. tri-tone interior that's virtually spotless. Typical Buick fashion dictates more comfort than sport. but then. that's what GM's entry luxury brand has always been about. And naturally. that means this Grand National is loaded with all the features you'd expect including power windows. power locks. climate control. cruise control and a tilt steering wheel. In front of that wheel. pliable factory buckets appear to have been looked at more than they've been sat in. Opposite those seats. factory-spec Stewart Warner gauges inhabit a blocky dash that's free of warps and cracks. Below that dash. a factory console frames an elegant factory shifter. In front of the driver. a satin-spoke steering wheel looks '80s glam. And behind the passengers. a carpeted trunk seems big enough to abet weekend travel. HISTORICAL INFORMATIONHere's a complete breakdown of the car's original window sticker. 1987 GNX 2-DOOR COUPESOLD THROUGH: Palmer-Harrell Buick in Tallahassee. FloridaBUICK STANDARD EQUIPMENT:Automatic transmissionPower steeringPower front disc brakesBumper rub stripsCarpetingElectric door locksSoft Ray tinted glassPower windowsElectric trunk releaseFront carpet saversRear carpet saversTrunk trim coveringBlack door edge guards2-speed windshield wipersElectric rear window defoggerFront seat reading lampsLighted passenger's vanity mirrorRemote. body-matched mirrorsLimited-slip differentialInterior hood releaseLamp GroupFreedom II batteryDual hornsHigh-mount stop lampCruise control3. 8 liter (231 cubic inch) SFI turbocharged V6 that's equipped with an intercoolerTilt steering columnTungsten halogen headlamps'Headlamps on' indicatorGNX Special Handling PackageHeavy duty batteryTheft deterrent systemAutomatic power antennaConcert Sound speaker systemDelco-GM AM/FM cassette deck- Graphic equalizer- Seek & Scan- Auto reverse- Search & Repeat- ClockFront license plate mountRegal Grand National- Turbo V6- 4-speed automatic transmission- Performance suspension- Sport mirrors- Air conditioning- Specific interior & exterior appearance6-way power driver's seatBlack exterior paintGray. cloth bucket seatsASC MCLAREN STANDARD EQUIPMENT:GNX Package- Eagle Gatorback tires- 16-inch aluminum wheels- GNX modified engine- GNX modified transmission- Performance rear suspension- Engine air vents- Body modifications- Instrumentation Package- GNX emblemsMANUFACTURER'S SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE: $17. 65DESTINATION: $430GNX OPTION: $10. 95TOTAL VEHCILE PRICE: $29. 90AWARDSNaturally. this clean survivor wins awards almost every time it hits a show. Here's a list of the car's major accomplishments. Second Place Best GNX at the 1996 Buick GS NationalsThird Place Best GNX at the 1997 Buick GS NationalsFirst Place GNX at the 1998 Buick GS NationalsOUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIESA 1987 Buick Buyer's GuideMiscellaneous factory paperworkThe car's original Door Pad Broadcast SheetThe aforementioned window stickerThe car's original Owner's ManualVintage GNX decalsPaperwork for the car's stainless exhaust systemA couple of maintenance receiptsA large display boardA GNX tagA GNX bookTwo embroidered towelsThe aforementioned awards1 of 547 produced. this incredible GNX is an incredible collectible. Nobody scoffs at Buick's legendary Grand National. And you can pretty much bank on the fact that these cars will grow in value as their buyer base continues to mature. So. what are you waiting for? Grab this beastly Buick and enjoy one of the most exclusive muscle cars on the planet WHILE it appreciates! About This Auction Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it. but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000. 00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have ZERO feedback on eBay. please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. We do not release our reserve prices. so please don't ask! If you see a car you like. don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear from eBay. it means that it was sold by other means. Because we advertise heavily in other mediums. we reserve the right to cancel any eBay listing at any time. If you would like to make a sales visit or arrange an inspection. we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with either yourself or your representative. To do so. contact Donald Bernard at (704)413-4665. Donald's email address is: Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com. For those of you who need to fly in. we can provide transportation to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We can also recommend accommodations within a short distance of our facility. About RK Motors Charlotte Hot Rod magazine named RK Motors Charlotte the #1 destination out of 57 possible places to visit across the United States. Destinations selected included car museums. driving schools. dragstrips. best drives and more. We are honored to have been the only classic car dealer selected. If you ever find yourself in Charlotte. NC give us a call. Our showroom is open by appointment only. Our 80. 00 sq. ft. retail showrooms are located in beautiful Charlotte. North Carolina. 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Being proud members of SEMA. ARMO. HRIA and the North Carolina Motorsports Association. the RKM Performance Center is a nationally recognized shop; best known for high level OEM restorations and custom builds. Comprised of ASE certified mechanics. including several Master Technicians. you can feel confident that your car is in capable hands. As fellow enthusiasts. they are passionate about cars and will treat yours with the respect it deserves. Tony Klein Consignment Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-413-4665 Fax: 704-596-5980 Tony. Klein@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gerry Notara Vice Presidentof Operations 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-413-4665 Fax: 704-596-5980 Gerry. Notara@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Donald Berard Sales Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-413-4665 Fax: 704-596-5980 Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gregory Smith Transport Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. 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