While we tend to like seeing classic muscle cars kept in as close to factory condition as possible, there are some upgrades that just work. In the case of the staggered chrome Torque Thrust-style wheels on this 1986 Buick Grand National, it actually looks quite sharp – and with the original wheels included in the sale, there’s always the option to go back to completely stock form if that’s your jam. 1986 is a great model year for a Grand National, as the addition of an air-to-air intercooler boosted power to a healthy 235 b.h.p. Find this Grand National with just under 40,000 miles here on craigslist for $35,000 in New Hampshire.

I love staggered offset wheels, as the rears tend to poke out just far enough to give the car a wicked stance. The seller doesn’t highlight this feature of the aftermarket wheels, but its undeniable from this vantage point. The Grand National’s all-black paint job presents well, and the typically troublesome bumper covers front and rear appear to be in good shape. The seller of this example is just the second owner, and he notes that despite residing in New Hampshire, this Buick has been a summer-car only and has no rust to speak of. It looks like the windows may be tinted, which can certainly be removed if it’s not your style. The listing mentions that the power antenna is not functional.

Tinted windows do tend to help preserve interiors, and as you can see in this photo, all looks well inside the cockpit. The aftermarket drilled aluminum pedals are a bit of a surprise, as that enhancement is not mentioned in the ad. It’s not a big deal, but it’s more that it makes you wonder if there are more modifications not disclosed. The seller mentions in the ad that the factory stereo is included, but not whether it’s still installed – it’s hard to tell from this picture if an aftermarket headunit resides in the dash. The steering wheel, seats, and center console all appear to be in good shape and what you’d expect in a car with barely 40,000 miles, but the seller notes the headliner is sagging.

The engine bay is a mixed bag, in my opinion. The aftermarket plug wires aren’t a bad thing, necessarily, but I’d still prefer to see OEM equipment on a car with low miles. Tires, exhaust, and battery are all described as being recent replacements, and one would hope there’d be a stack of maintenance receipts that accompany an investment-grade car like this. However, the seller mentions the original paint is just “decent”, so maybe it’s not quite the time-warp we envision it to be. A low-mileage driver is fine by me, personally, as it will hold its value and you won’t be scared to use it on occasion, but it begs the question as to whether a driver-quality Grand National is worth $35,000.