9k-MILE 1987 BUICK GNX
9k-MILE 1987 BUICK GNX
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9k-MILE 1987 BUICK GNX
High Bidder: jimmyp70
Winning Bid: $129,000 (USD)
End Date:
Location:
Escondido, California 92027
Seller:
Engine:
3.8L
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
9,279 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
1G4GJ1177HP447775
Carfax:
Lot Number:
54330657
Location:
Escondido, California 92027
Seller:
Engine:
3.8L
Transmission:
Automatic
Odometer:
9,279 (Mi)
Chassis/VIN:
1G4GJ1177HP447775
Carfax:
Lot Number:
54330657
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OVERVIEW
This 9,280-mile 1987 Buick GNX coupe is unit 209 of 547 produced for the year and receives power from a Garrett T3-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6 mated to a 200R4 four-speed automatic transmission and a limited-slip differential. Finished in Black over a two-tone Black and Sand Gray cloth interior, this GNX is now offered with awards, a window sticker, an owner’s manual, documentation, a Molly Designs jacket, an extra set of wheels and tires, a car cover, a clean CARFAX report, and a clear title in the seller’s name.
Highlights
- Front and rear spoilers
- Cross-lace aluminum wheels
- Cruise control
- Air conditioning
- GNX-specific upholstery and gauges
- ASC/McLaren tuning
- Performance suspension
OWNERSHIP HISTORY
- Offered by a private seller
- Current location: California
- CARFAX report:
- Begins in 1996
- Shows accident-free ownership in Indiana, Missouri, Wisconsin, and California
- Emissions inspection completed in June 2023
EXTERIOR
- Black paint
- Color-keyed bumpers and trim
- Waterfall-style grille
- Chin spoiler
- Antenna
- Heat-extracting fender vents
- Sport side mirrors
- Wheel arch flares
- GNX badging
- 3-piece decklid spoiler
WHEELS AND TIRES
- 16” aluminum black-finished wheels
- Cross-lace design
- Polished outer lips
- 255/50 Goodyear Eagle VR50 tires
- Reportedly original
- Extra set of wheels and tires included
INTERIOR
- Black and Sand Gray cloth upholstery
- Turbo 6 embroidery
- Power-adjustable driver seat
- Power windows
- Power door locks
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Power steering
- Cruise control
- Air conditioning
- Delco AM/FM/cassette stereo
- Concert Sound II
- Graphic equalizer
- Placard denoting GNX serial number 209
- Dome lighting
- Logo-embroidered floor mats
INSTRUMENTS:
- Odometer shows 9,280 miles
- Most recent CARFAX reading: 9,232 miles in June 2023
- Reportedly original miles
- Gauges:
- Stewart-Warner 160-mph speedometer
- 8,000-rpm tachometer
- Coolant temperature
- Fuel level
- Boost
- Oil pressure
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Engine:
- 3.8-liter turbocharged V6
- Modified by ASC/McLaren
- Garrett T3 turbocharger
- Ceramic impeller
- GNX-branded heat shield
- High-capacity intercooler
- Engine management programming
- Low-restriction exhaust system
- Rated at:
- 276 horsepower
- 360 lb-ft of torque
Transmission:
- 200R4 4-speed automatic
- Upgraded oil cooler
Rear End:
- Limited-slip
- GNX differential cover
UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST
- Performance suspension
- Torque bar
ALL KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS:
- Small dent in driver side door
- 2-inch scratch next to driver's side key hole
ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE
- Window sticker
- Owner’s manual
- Documentation
- Molly Designs jacket
- Awards
- Car cover
- Extra set of wheels and tires
BID: $129,000
@peterwilks – But this vehicle is not mint. The engine bay is a mess, spots all over the body and on and on. I too love the GNX, but $120K? ...
I’m not trying to stop anyone from buying a mint GNX for $200K+. This is advertised as a driving vehicle, for those interested in that aspect. Plus, I wasn’t able to do any prep for the photo shoot. So this is how the car looks every day, just out of the garage. Just an overall cleaning (including the engine compartment) and the car will already look much better.
But this vehicle is not mint. The engine bay is a mess, spots all over the body and on and on. I too love the GNX, but $120K?
Front and rear bumper fillers were replaced with NOS (new old stock) 8 years ago, work done by Classic Car Studio. As most will know, bumper fillers turn grey, get soft, and deteriorate. That's the only non-original paint on the vehicle. I'll include a couple additional pictures of the bumper fillers, they are solid, straight and clean.
100 percent original paint every panel every piece?thanks
@jimmyp70 – Sounds good except I would think southern California would be very uncomfortable without AC. ...
San Diego is about mild as can be year round, typically in the mid to upper 70s, really hasn't been an issue. But if you're in an area where you feel AC is a must, you may be taking a gamble. I'm not an expert, but the AC may work once charged or there might be some well known fix for classic cars like this that either never had AC or the AC is not functional.
@jimmyp70 – What kind of tires and rims are the others mentioned? ...
Tires: 245/50VR16 front 255/50VR16 rear Goodyear Gatorbacks Wheels: 16x7 mesh These were sold to me as original GNX tires and wheels, they have the proper GNX off-sets and no dimples in the mesh (like the repros). I have never installed nor run these tires. I'll attach a couple of photos here of the actual wheels and tires and one of a typical repro wheel with the dimples.
What kind of tires and rims are the others mentioned?
@rushmarsh – Engine runs well and the Transmission shifts strong and properly, this has been driven regularly. Windows go up and down with the electric buttons, all gauges work, radio, tape player and speakers work including antenna (although I’ve disconnected that at the moment to ensure that it doesn’t break - which is common). I have not charged or used the AC for years due to changes in refrigerant types, so unsure whether that would work charged. Only thing I know of that doesn’t work is the passenger side mirror adjustment knob. I think the cable that connects the knob to the mirror is disconnected or snapped. ...
Sounds good except I would think southern California would be very uncomfortable without AC.
@jimmyp70 – Are there any issues with engine, trans, AC windows gauges accessories? ...
Engine runs well and the Transmission shifts strong and properly, this has been driven regularly. Windows go up and down with the electric buttons, all gauges work, radio, tape player and speakers work including antenna (although I’ve disconnected that at the moment to ensure that it doesn’t break - which is common). I have not charged or used the AC for years due to changes in refrigerant types, so unsure whether that would work charged. Only thing I know of that doesn’t work is the passenger side mirror adjustment knob. I think the cable that connects the knob to the mirror is disconnected or snapped.
Are there any issues with engine, trans, AC windows gauges accessories?
@rushmarsh – There's some rust underneath, but in keeping with a 37 year old car that is still being driven about every other week to a local car show and back. There's original glue that holds the carpet in place in the trunk and I'm not going to pull that apart, but there's one loose area that will allow me to add a couple of pictures to show the condition there. ...
Thank you
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