There has long been debate about when The Malaise Era ended. While some believe it dragged into the 1990s, others claim that cars like the 1987 Buick Grand National signaled the beginning of the end of one of the… more»
Grand National
Aug 14, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Grand National-Inspired: 1987 Buick Regal WE4
General Motors’ mid-size cars were due for an overhaul in 1988 and would shift from rear to front-wheel drive. That meant the 1987 Buick Regal and its variants would be the last of the RWD line, including the all-muscle… more»
Aug 5, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
One-Owner Survivor: 1987 Buick Grand National
A decade ago, you might have struggled to identify an American car from the 1980s destined to become a classic. That period was a generally miserable time for enthusiasts as power levels dwindled and manufacturers played it safe. However,… more»
Jul 16, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Time Capsule: 1987 Buick Grand National
The second generation of the Buick Regal ran from 1978-87, but the company found the most success with the restyled models from 1981 to 1987 (the last of the rear-wheel cars). Backed by Buick’s involvement in NASCAR, the Grand… more»
Jun 23, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
3Fer! 1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT1/ 1985 Buick Grand National/ 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
Even if it needs to be restored, I still get excited when an LT1 Chevrolet Corvette crosses our path, and a convertible model with a hard top just sweetens the emotion. But in this case, there’s actually more here… more»
May 7, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Roughed Up: 1987 Buick Regal Grand National
Dull paint, 7 owners, water damaged interior for $34,998. Is this what the car hobby has inflated to? This 1987 Buick Regal Grand National is being sold by a dealer in Naperville, Illinois. It is listed here on eBay… more»
May 2, 2022 • For Sale • 58 Comments
9 Mile 1987 Buick GNX Barn Find!
I’m not sure how there can be so many ultra-low mileage Buick Grand Nationals out there, but another has just been extracted from a barn! This one has just 9 miles and is the very desirable GNX model. We’ve… more»
May 1, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1987 Buick Grand National With 800 Genuine Miles!
We’ve seen our share of 1987 Buick Grand Nationals over the past decade at Barn Finds, but this is for a sound reason. They remain one of the most desirable cars to roll out of an American factory during… more»
Apr 11, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve: 1987 Buick Grand National
As the 1980s dawned, it seemed that the classic American muscle car was dead and buried. Some manufacturers were delving into the mystical world of fuel injection and electronic engine management on their V8 engines with limited success. Others… more»
Apr 11, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
1 of 112: 1986 Buick LaSabre Grand National
Muscle car buffs are familiar with the Buick Grand Nationals of 1982-87 based on the mid-size Regal. But lesser known is the one-year iteration of the GN on the full-size LaSabre platform in 1986. That happened because NASCAR wanted… more»
Mar 7, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Unmolested Original: 1987 Buick Grand National
Who doesn’t like an underdog? The 1987 Buick Grand National was a product of the Buick engineering team continually improving a really cool car. It all came together in the last year of production for this body style. This… more»
Mar 6, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve: 1984 Buick Grand National
The list of cars carrying badges derived from motorsport is as long as your arm and probably mine as well. Some of these cars share no discernable link with the event or category in question, but that isn’t the… more»
Feb 14, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
One Owner: 1987 Buick Grand National
There has only been one owner of this 1987 Buick Grand National. The car has reportedly only traveled 30,354 miles since new. It is listed for sale here on eBay with a current bid of $30,100. There is less… more»
Jan 30, 2022 • Stories • 34 Comments
Unreal Garage Find: Mustang GT350 and Shelby Parts
There are some finds that seemingly defy explanation. The types of discoveries where you shake your head and ask how this scenario can even unfold. That’s essentially what was going through my mind as I digested this incredible YouTube… more»
Jan 16, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1 Owner: 1987 Buick Regal Grand National
Some times you have to pay a little more to get originality but I have rarely heard an owner complain after they take delivery. This is a one owner, completely stock 1987 Buick Grand National. This car struck fear… more»
Jan 4, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
16k Original Miles: 1987 Buick Grand National
For the 1987 model year, Buick produced 20,193 examples of its iconic Grand National. These are a genuine 1980’s muscle car, and when you couple their desirability with their performance, it’s hardly surprising that we see a few appearing… more»
