1987 BUICK GRAND NATIONAL

OVERVIEW

This 1987 Buick Grand National is powered by a turbocharged and intercooled 3.8-liter V6 engine backed by an automatic transmission. Power features include the windows, locks, steering, driver’s seat, and brakes. Additional features include a manual remote driver-side mirror, cruise control, tilt steering, and an AM/FM/cassette stereo. Finished in black over a black and gray cloth interior, this Grand National comes from the selling dealer with the original window sticker and owner’s manual, a clean CARFAX report, and a clear title.

EXTERIOR - FEATURES

The exterior of this Grand National is finished in black. Under previous ownership, the body received a new clearcoat in the mid-2000s, but it was not repainted. Features include color-keyed bumpers, grille, and headlight trim; a hood scoop with a "3.8 SFI TURBO" emblem; black wheel opening moldings; mid-body side impact strips; color-keyed sport mirror caps; a rear spoiler; and dual taillights with integrated reverse lights. The selling dealer states that the filler panel below the rear license plate is cracked. A complete walk-around video can be seen below.

EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRES

A set of 15-inch chrome Grand National wheels is wrapped in 215/65 Goodyear Eagle GT tires.

INTERIOR - FEATURES

The front bucket seats and the matching rear bench seat are upholstered with black and gray cloth. Features include gray door panels and trim with gray cloth inserts, black carpeting with black floor mats, and a center console with an automatic shifter. Additional features include a gray dashboard, a tilt steering column, a gray leather-wrapped sport steering wheel, an AM/FM/cassette stereo, and air conditioning. Power features include the windows, locks, driver's seat, steering, and brakes. The selling dealer states that the headliner is falling in the middle.

INTERIOR - GAUGES

An 85-mph speedometer, a digital 6K-rpm tachometer, a digital turbo boost gauge, and an analog fuel gauge are mounted ahead of the driver. The digital boost gauge is working as it should, according to the selling dealer. The odometer reads 34K miles and is in line with the mileage shown on the CARFAX report. A Potential Odometer Rollover entry was made in August of 2002 when the indicated mileage was 20,170 miles.

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Power is provided by a turbocharged and intercooled 3.8-liter V6 backed by an automatic transmission. Underhood features include power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, cruise control, and a windshield washer. All original turbo routing, air intake, and emissions components are in place.

UNDERCARRIAGE

This Grand National was factory-equipped with an independent front suspension and a solid rear drive axle. Braking is provided by power front disc brakes and rear drums. The exhaust still retains its factory locations. Additional photos of the undercarriage can be seen in the carousel to the right.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

The CARFAX report starts in June of 1992 and shows an accident-free vehicle history in Minnesota. The last reported mileage of 33,303 was recorded in July of 2008. The selling dealer will include the original window sticker and owner’s manual with the sale. Minnesota residents are responsible for tax, license, and title procurement fees. Buyers outside of the state of Minnesota will have to pay a $125 documentation fee.