For those of you who thought the mid-size muscle car was dead after the 1970s, you may have never met the 1980s Buick Grand National. Based on the popular Regal rear-wheel-drive platform, it was the street version of the… more»
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80’s Muscle: 1987 Buick Grand National
There was a significant danger that the legislative requirements of the 1970s, designed to reduce vehicle exhaust emissions, could have led to the permanent extinction of the muscle car sector. Certainly, iconic high-performance models like the Camaro Z28 were… more»
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Turbo Icon: 1987 Buick Grand National Project
The 1987 Buick Grand National is one of those cars that needs no introduction. With its sinister all-black finish, turbocharged V6, and reputation for embarrassing Corvettes and Camaros at stoplights, it’s become one of the most sought-after performance cars… more»
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31k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National
Mileage claims, especially those that are extremely low, invariably ignite debate among Barn Finds readers. This trend is heightened if a seller doesn’t mention verifying evidence, and it will be fascinating to see whether that is the case with… more»
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’80s Muscle Survivor: 1987 Buick Grand National
Buick changed the automotive landscape with the Grand National. It demonstrated that a genuine muscle car didn’t need a V8 under the hood to provide exhilarating performance. This 1987 example is no exception, and the first owner’s decision to… more»
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Turbocharged Survivor: 1987 Buick Regal Grand National
If I were to pick a classic from the 1980s to park in my garage, a 1987 Buick Grand National would sit at the top of the list. The “square-rigger” styling doesn’t appeal to everyone, but when you combine… more»
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Buick Turbo V6 Power: 1989 Pontiac Trans Am Pace Car
Today we live in a world where minivans can lay down quarter-mile times that would embarrass some of the sixties’ most highly regarded muscle cars. People forget that the muscle car era went on life support in the early… more»
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1985 Buick Grand National With 1,190hp!
Buick broke new ground in the 1980s when it released its Grand National range. It turned its back on the concept of powering a muscle car with a V8, adopting a turbocharged V6 offering impressive performance. These cars are… more»
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One-Owner Turbo: 1987 Buick Grand National
There are many ways to sell a car. You can park it on a busy corner with a for sale sign, you can list it online, you can post it on a Facebook enthusiast page or you can consign… more»
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Recently Revived: 1985 Buick Grand National
If you ask anyone who lived through it, they will confirm that The Malaise Era was one of the most miserable times in automotive history. Cars built during that time gained weight and lost engine power, and many vehicles… more»
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Turbocharged V6: 1985 Buick Grand National
The Grand National was a turbocharged performance version of the Buick Regal. Various iterations were offered between 1978 and 1987, sometimes lumped in with the Turbo-T and T-Type models. At the heart of the Grand National was a 3.8-liter… more»
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American Turbo Power! 1987 Buick Grand National
Coming to us from North Ridgeville, Ohio, is a lovely 1987 Buick Grand National up for auction on eBay. At the time of writing, the high bid for this Grand National sits at $20,800, and the reserve looks to… more»
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572-Powered 1987 Buick Regal Grand National
The Buick Regal Grand National is one of those cars that really doesn’t need much introduction, as their distinct trim and turbocharged engines have made them heroes from a decade where many autos are forgotten, at least when it… more»
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Turbocharged Barn Find: 1985 Buick Grand National
This Buick Grand National could be considered a double barn find! It was parked for 18 years before the seller flushed the fluids and replaced a cracked head. They must have forgotten to go through the brakes, though, because… more»
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No Reserve: 1986 Buick Grand National
The muscle car sector has traditionally been the exclusive preserve of V8-powered vehicles, but that hasn’t always been the case. There was one bright moment during the 1980s when Buick embraced emerging technology to produce some of the most… more»
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Canadian Find! 1986 Buick Grand National
The Buick Grand National was created in 1982 to celebrate the company’s then-recent success in auto racing, particularly NASCAR. Until 1986, Grand National identity would be a part of the nomenclature in the Winston Cup Series. Mostly, these would… more»
