1987 Buick Grand National - Well maintained hardtop with upgrades

Jonasterg

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After enjoying my Buick for the last few years, and meeting (or re-meeting) a bunch of great folks along the way, it's time to sell my GN. With two little ones at home and a new (time-consuming) job, I don't have enough opportunity to take it out and have fun.

Asking $25,000. Lots of details below, pics coming.

Body Mileage83500
Body BracesTrunk, front frame, under hood
Scan ToolScanmaster G, Powerlogger
GaugesVDO Boost, Water Temp, Oil Pressure
BrakesHydroboost
WheelsStock
TiresFront: 215-60-15 BFG Radial TA ; Rear: 255-50-15 ET Streets
ShocksDelco-Bilstein
RadiatorAluminum
Thermostat160
Air ConditioningYes
Oil FilterWix 51049 & Turbo Saver
IntakeK&N
MAFLT1
Throttle BodyStock
EGRBlock-off plate
PlenumRJC Airflow Distribution Power Plate
TurboTA-55 @ 23 psi
IntercoolerPTE stock location
WastegateHD
Downpipe3" Terry Houston Downpipe
ExhaustHooker, 2.5"
Engine0.30 over, forged pistons, ARP main studs, ARP rod bolts
Engine Mileage7500
PulleysStock
Spark PlugsAutolite 23 @ 0.030
Plug WiresKirban 8.0 mm
HeadsBuilt, not ported
Cam208-208, 100 lb springs
Injectors60 lb/hr
Fuel PumpTurboTweak TT255LPH
Fuel Press RegAdjustable
InjectionRazor's Alkycontrol PAC
Transmission Mileage1000
TransmissionAnderson-built 200-4R
Line lockYes
Trans CoolerYes
Trans ConverterBillet D5, 3000 stall, anti-balloon plate
PosiYes (G80)
DriveshaftGrease-less yokes, thicker shaft
Driveshaft LoopYes
BracesRJC Rear Motor Brace
Front UCAsTubular 91034394-L, steel bushings
Upper Ball JointsExtended length 106200322LF
Lower Ball JointsStock length 10620039LF
Front LCAsStock, steel bushings
Bump Steer KitNew steering, tie rod to tie rod, including center link
Front SpringsMoog 5658, 530 lbs
Wheel BearingsNew, stock replacement
BrakesPowerStop Z23 Evo Sport pads & rotors; braided SS lines


Car drives beautifully and has a lot left in her. Hate to see it go, but it's just sitting in my garage right now. Still have the original turbo, intercooler, and powermaster unit too.
 
Pictures here. If there's anything in particular you'd like to see, please let me know.
 

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Some spare/original parts. (Original turbo, downpipe, 2.5" test tube, original intercooler & shroud, powermaster, up pipe, turbo shield.
 

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Some interior pics. The ScanMaster G isn't mounted yet (need a dual a-pillar pod) but is hooked up and functional.

Also tires should have a lot of life left.
 

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More details. The paint isn't 100% but shows well. There are some minor hail dents from many years ago, but I couldn't get them to show up well on the camera.
 

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Bad ass ad bro. I got a car, but this is the way you place an ad!
 
Thanks. I love this community and met lots of good people here. I'd like to be honest and transparent, go fast with class.

I want the buyer to know everything they can about the car before they come see it; saves everyone time if there are no surprises.
 
Beautiful car. Who built the motor? Factory crank? Was it turned? What’s the secondary gauge for? Paint looks immaculate. Has it been repainted and cleared?

Thanks, Jason
 
Previous owner (Dick Walker from Oklahoma) built the motor. Haven't spoken with him for a few years now, but he was well known in the midwest Buick community. Crank is factory, I don't believe it was turned.

Additional work (tuning, turbo, downpipe, alky, transmission, etc) was done by Anderson Performance in Maryland.

Console gages are water temperature & oil pressure. A-pillar gage is boost (I'll get a 2-pod holder and add the Scanmaster G up there soon). Under the hood is a fuel pressure gage.

It hasn't been repainted since I've owned it (2011), and I don't think it was repainted before then... but I could be mistaken. In school, I worked in a detail shop so I've tried to take care of the paint on this car as much as I can.

Hope this helps.
 
Thanks for your reply. Being from the Midwest the name sounds very familiar. I’m 90% sure I met him at a Buick vs. Ford race back in the mid 2000’s.
 
Hi
Can you pm me your number
Need more info
Interested
Thanks
 
It is. I've got a few requests for better pics of the hail dings. I'll try to figure out a better way to see them and upload new pics. They're small and hard to photograph.
 
I'll give you a call later today between meetings. I got your number from the PM.

Thanks!
 
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