LOT 309

1986 Buick Grand National VIN. 1G4GK4775GP452297

Estimate: US$65,000 - US$85,000

Lot 309

1986 Buick Grand National
VIN. 1G4GK4775GP452297

Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia Auction|11 October 2020, 13:00 EDT|Philadelphia, Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

1986 Buick Grand National
VIN. 1G4GK4775GP452297

3.8 Liter Turbocharged OHV V6 Engine
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
235hp at 4,000rpm
TH-200-4R 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
Independent Front with Live Rear Axle Suspension
Front Disc Brakes – Rear Drum Brakes

*Under 6,000 original miles
*An icon of 80s turbo performance
*Well optioned
*Complete with history file

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THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

The most startling automobile of the Eighties had to be the Buick Grand National, its lower key sibling the T-Type and its successor, the GNX. Buick for years had built wicked high performance turbocharged pushrod V-6 engines for Indy car competition and they had earned success at the Brickyard and elsewhere although it was hard to see how increasingly stodgy Buick was taking advantage of the dollars being spend on R&D and race support. That became apparent in 1982 when Buick released the Grand National with its optional 175hp, 275 lb-ft torque turbocharged power.

The Grand Nationals were the fastest things on the street in the middle years of the Eighties, a desirable combination of performance, fuel economy (when that performance wasn't being used) and comfort. Development continued and culminated in the 1986 and 1987 models which are the most sought after of the Gran Nationals. By 1986, the Grand National had gained sequential fuel injection with a distributor-less ignition but new for the model year was a Garrett air-to-air intercooler which boosted horsepower to 235 supported by 330 lb.ft. torque. With the newfound power, the 1986 Buick Grand National scorched down the quarter-mile in under 14 seconds, vastly quicker than the competition.

This incredible 1986 Buick Grand National is a superb time capsule example that has only covered 5,850 miles from new. The car is highly optioned, some of the bigger ticket items include; automatic door locks, tinted glass, power windows, electronic cruise control, tilt steering column, theft deterrent system, cassette and ETR with clock, 6-way power driver seat, and a limited-slip deferential. The cars original window sticker is on file showing the complete list of options. In addition to the window sticker, the car is accompanied by comprehensive history file full of original documentation, a look through the substantial file is recommended. Original low mileage Grand Nationals are highly sought after by enthusiasts and collectors, with the 1986 and 1987 model years being the most coveted. This well documented, factory fresh time capsule example is surely one of the best surviving examples.

Saleroom notices

Please note, the correct VIN. for this vehicle is 1G4GK4775GP452297,also the title for this vehicle will be in transit.

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