some 80s buick is going for $100k

[xopher]

oh it's only a buick regal

http://server2.texasdirectauto.com/south_pics/1G4GJ1179HP450192/DCP_9329.JPG

and oh yeah somebody monkeyed around and did some aftermarket modifications that certainly voided the warranty and they probably did a slapdash job:

http://209.85.19.201/south_pics/1G4GJ1179HP450192/DCP_1487.JPG

Here's the listing for the beater..too high mileage for me:

some buick on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Buick-Grand-National-MSO-TITLE-1987-BUICK-GRAND-NATIONAL-GNX-359-NEVER-TITLED-9-MILES_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkpa rmsZ66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a3Q7c39Q3a1Q7 c240Q3a1308QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec 0Q2em14QQhashZitem110358832763 QQitemZ110358832763QQptZUSQ5fC arsQ5fTrucks)





:eek:
i love it

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

That thing is sweet, but no way is it worth that much when our cars keep depreciating the way they are.

[Motorhead350]

I totally dislike it when a car isn't used. What a waste.

[ImpalaSlayer]

i wouldnt buy that unless i just wanted it to sit in a museum

[rayjay]

I had no idea a American car stickered for that kind of coin in 1987. Wow.

[finster101]

The GNX is a rare care. Just a little over 600 made (can't remember the exact no.) It was the fastest factory production car of it's day. Yes, it would beat a vette.

[BATMOBIL]

I thought i was over getting rid of my Grand National until i looked at this! i used to go down to the dealership and look at there GNX still on the showroom floor, i guess i'll go see it this week.:bigcry:

[justbob]

I smell a Barrett Jackson find.

[ImpalaSlayer]

i would rock a clone..

[Joe Walsh]

I had no idea a American car stickered for that kind of coin in 1987. Wow.

They didn't sell for $30K either...they were snapped up by GN fans/collectors and they all sold for well above sticker.


The GNX is a rare care. Just a little over 600 made (can't remember the exact no.) It was the fastest factory production car of it's day. Yes, it would beat a vette.

Annihilate Vettes actually.

My college roommate had a 1986 GN that was mildly modded and it would destroy Vettes back in the day....and eat my '85 5.0 GT for lunch!...:(
I would kill him out of the hole with my 5 speed and then watch my mirror as he got full boost and came by me like a freight train in 2nd gear!
That '86 GN was such a blast...NO ONE knew what it was.
They often wanted to know how he got a "Monte Carlo to run so fast!?!?"
They really lost it when he told them it was a V6 Buick!


BTW: I wouldn't buy that GNX even if I had the coin...It is a automotive museum piece....Too pretty to drive and put mileage on.

[JAYSILVER04]

I would love to have a powertrain from one of those for my El Camino!!!!

[Spectragod]

The GNX is a rare care. Just a little over 600 made (can't remember the exact no.) It was the fastest factory production car of it's day. Yes, it would beat a vette.

I thought that # was in the mid 500 range, I could be wrong. I remember seeing one of those on the showroom floor at a dealer I worked at, thought the wheel flares made it ugly, if I only would have known.......

[freakstatus]

9 miles in 22 years! How do you just not want to drive it? Like on the highway or at the track? It wouldn't have 9 miles on it for long in my garage.

[Vortex]

That car has been around awhile now. Ive seen it in jalopnik ect... A hell of a nice car and a GNX is the top of the GN heap but I could think of lots of other cars to buy for that kind of money and as strictly as an investment you could do better. 50-60k seems more correct for me on that one.

[SVT_MERC]

Total production numbers were 547 cars, each receiving it's own numbered dash plaque.
And GNX #001 is still owned by GM and makes car show appearances once in a while.
I have seen it a couple times at WWDC and once at a St. Ignace, MI car show.

[Joe Walsh]

Total production numbers were 547 cars, each receiving it's own numbered dash plaque.
And GNX #001 is still owned by GM and makes car show appearances once in a while.
I have seen it a couple times at WWDC and once at a St. Ignace, MI car show.

At least for now...In their current state GM will probably sell it on Ebay to scratch up some more $$$.

:(

[CBT]

I'd shred the back tires off that thing. It wasn't built to be stared at, it was built to be driven.

[tjg442]

Total production numbers were 547 cars, each receiving it's own numbered dash plaque.
And GNX #001 is still owned by GM and makes car show appearances once in a while.
I have seen it a couple times at WWDC and once at a St. Ignace, MI car show. #401 GNX WITH 48000 ORIGINAL MILES WILL BE AT THE WEEKEND IN PAINESVILLE THIS SUMMER, and YOUR CORRECT, ONLY 547 WERE TITLED.

[tjg442]

They didn't sell for $30K either...they were snapped up by GN fans/collectors and they all sold for well above sticker.



Annihilate Vettes actually.

My college roommate had a 1986 GN that was mildly modded and it would destroy Vettes back in the day....and eat my '85 5.0 GT for lunch!...:(
I would kill him out of the hole with my 5 speed and then watch my mirror as he got full boost and came by me like a freight train in 2nd gear!
That '86 GN was such a blast...NO ONE knew what it was.
They often wanted to know how he got a "Monte Carlo to run so fast!?!?"
They really lost it when he told them it was a V6 Buick!


BTW: I wouldn't buy that GNX even if I had the coin...It is a automotive museum piece....Too pretty to drive and put mileage on. EVEN "LENNO" DRIVES HIS CARS ONCE IN AWHILE. THAT TOO ME IS THE PLEASURE IN IT, JUST DRIVE THEM, HAVE FUN, AND ENJOY LIFE, BEFORE ITS GONE...:banana:

[tjg442]

"Hey", that MM looks like your "Milan" Like a Regal, are you serious ? :lol:

[a_d_a_m]

#401 GNX WITH 48000 ORIGINAL MILES WILL BE AT THE WEEKEND IN PAINESVILLE THIS SUMMER Really?
Do tell...

[tjg442]

really?
Do tell... thought you knew ?

[RF Overlord]

Beep... "Lord Vader, your car is ready."

[Raudermaster]

Anyone else notice the calipers on that? Rust city.