The T-Type Buicks are among some of the more underrated classics from the 1980s, packing respectable horsepower with good looks while remaining relatively affordable compared to other makes and models. Plus, if you don’t want to be seen driving yet another C4 Corvette, cars like this 1984 Buick Regal T-Type have a slightly sleepy personality as well. This example is a nicely preserved specimen, and it comes well equipped from the factory. The seller has listed it here on craigslist with 64,000 original miles and an asking price of $15,500, located in West Babylon, New York.
Thanks to Barn Finds reader Pat L. for the find. The Regal is a handsome car, especially riding on those turbine-style OEM wheels. The 1984 T-Type came equipped with an evolving list of upgrades as the R&D behind the turbocharged Buicks began to accelerate. For ’84, fuel injection became standard and horsepower rose to a healthy 200 b.h.p. After years of being in the performance car desert, enthusiasts finally had a model worth buying. It’s a shame Buick is no longer with us, because as a brand, they certainly showed an interest in making American cars perform like they once did. The chrome bumpers on this Regal present well, as does its one previous respray.
The seller notes the paint isn’t perfect, but it looks good from a few feet away. The interior is also in decent shape, sporting underwhelming beige cloth and matching door panels, but it’s at least clean for the age. The T-Type steering wheel introduced a healthy amount of sportiness in the otherwise drab interior, and both it and the center console still clean up nice. The seller notes a healthy options list, including power steering,
power windows, power door locks, power trunk release, air conditioning, and cruise control, to name a few. There’s also power brakes and tinted glass, both of which will help you keep your cool.
I always loved the hood pad in turbocharged Buicks of this era, and more manufacturers should dress those insulation pads up like this. Mechanically, the Regal is said to be in good shape and the seller had the standard 200R4 automatic transmission rebuilt less than 1,000 miles ago. The original jack has never been used, and it comes with the full assortment of documentation including the build sheet and dealership paperwork. As the seller notes, this is indeed a gentleman’s muscle car, and one you don’t see every day in condition like this.
uh since when is Buick no longer with us?? Lol maybe cars as they are all cuvs.
Sorry I can’t read without my glasses😂
Gentleman’s Muscle Car: I thought that term was exclusive to the GTX, lol.
I think all Buicks now are Chinese or Opels. They sell more in China than here by far. That Opel wagon they rebadge is beautiful, but parts are a problem I read. One story said after 5 months of fooling around trying to get parts for a $3500 accident, the insurance totalled it.
Anyway, this car is cool and you won’t look like an old man in an old car driving it.
Wait, what? Go to http://www.Buick.com, I think they are still with us.
They may still be with us, sadly however in a watered down way. Today´s Buick has nothing to do with the grand machinery of old. They look like Kias which raises the question, are they as reliable? It´s awful what has been done to this great marque, pitiful really.
I agree. Buick Regals use to be one of my favorite cars in all the 1970 years. What has happened to Buick is only a reflection of what has happened to our nation….
Right they are still with us but given their product mix, I couldn’t blame anyone for thinking they weren’t!
This one is also equipped with a limited slip axle, a very rare option on these. Whoever ordered this car knew what they were doing.
Not quite as powerful as the later Grand National these are still spirited, comfortable drivers.
This is a nice example that is not stratospherically priced. Someone may snag a gem here.
I agree Jcs. My brother had an ‘85 T-TYPE and it was a. much better car than the ‘83 Monte Carlo SS I had at the time. I sold the SS and bought a black ‘87 Turbo T. That car was in a different league!
No cars , sad ….
Nice car, I ordered one in ’84. Mine was black, didn’t get the two tone paint. I had a limited slip differential, electronic instrument panel, and t-tops. I thought my hood pad had the turbo 6 logo on it.
U must mean Oldsmobile and Pontiac not with us my friend cause buicks are still made
This car should be kept exactly as is. What a testament to the tenacity of the car guys at Buick in the doldrums of the ’80s.
The lack of rust on this NY car undercarriage is encouraging. GLWTS!
Maybe $3000 – $5000. Beyond that, it’s a rip off.
In what universe?
Uhhh…no.
“Shirley you must be joking”.
If you click on the Craigslist link you’ll see that it’s been sold.
O it’s worth more than 3to5000dlrs.
I wanted one of these back in the day, was going to order one in gold. I liked the look much better than the GN.
It never was to be, decided on a GLH-T instead. My wallet decided for me, no regrets.
Don’t tell my local dealer…he thinks he still has a franchise