GNX #385 For Sale at Barrett-Jackson

[Venus]

Looks like Ohio toy barn is going to try and auction this car off. I know at one point they were asking $109k for this thing.

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1987-BUICK-GRAND-NATIONAL-GNX-184006

 

[V6sleeper]

Should do a good number even in this soft market...

 

[Detomaso71]

Isn't that the one with riveted fender flares?
Seems was a post about it in here recently

 

[Venus]

Isn't that the one with riveted fender flares?
Seems was a post about it in here recently

Don't know I never heard about that. Seems weird if so since the car only has 300 some miles on it.

 

[BEATAV8]

those bumper fillers look rough even from 20ft. No big deal though.

 

[stage1gn]

Isn't that the one with riveted fender flares?
Seems was a post about it in here recently

I think you are referring to me , it was my comment about rivets , not the flares though . I was talking about the bodyside molding that is on there , that is the style you have to rivet on , then push the rubber strips into the channel hiding the rivets .Not double side taped like on the GN's.

 

[Venus]

those bumper fillers look rough even from 20ft. No big deal though.

I would assume they are originals? I have yet to see a set of Originals that didn't look like they needed help or replaced.

 

[cavemantrader]

Hey guys, I'm new to the hunt for a GNX. A couple of questions on this car. Does the side molding hurt the value of the car? I totally remember doing that type of molding to a 1987 Camaro.
Also, the www.toybarncars.com shows more photos and there is one of the driver's seat that seems to have some wear on the fabric. Is this a function of it being 25+ years old? Or does the car really have more miles than it shows? It definitely does have the Gatorbacks, but I can't see a photo of the production date of the tires.
Thanks, Dave.

 

[BuckeyeTroop]

I've seen this car several times and don't recall seeing any wear at all on the seats.

 

[stage1gn]

IMO , the bodyside molding kills that car , as I have written about it , that is the style that is riveted on !!!!! NTM , they are asking steep $$$$ for it , go check Carsonline , and Hemmings there are a few there worth investigating .

 

[Venus]

Just saw #482 is on ebay now....with 10.5 miles on it

 

[skidlid]

$150000!

 

[dragrazor]

Wow

 

[NyBlankets]

sellers market

 

[skidlid]

Looks like Ohio toy barn is going to try and auction this car off. I know at one point they were asking $109k for this thing.

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/Events/Event/Details/1987-BUICK-GRAND-NATIONAL-GNX-184006

So someone decided to pay 41000 plus 10 percent more than what it has been available for?

 

[turbo87regal]

$150000!

That's got to be a record or close to one. I saw that car yesterday and I'm amazed it got that money because I have seen others in better condition. Guess low mileage is key and I bet we will see a few more pop up for sale soon or at the next Barrett-Jackson auction after the word of this sale gets out.

 

[434nova]

In the link it say 165,000 with buyers comission. That is just crazy. I seen mint ones for 75,000

 

[Venus]

So someone decided to pay 41000 plus 10 percent more than what it has been available for?

Yes sir looks that way. That car is known for the RIVETED moldings down the side...yikes....

 

[skidlid]

I wonder if this is a case of some one with too much money making a poor investment or a glimpse of future prices?

 

[Venus]

I would say this car was over paid for, my opinion is it's probably closer to $90-100k. But no doubt the values of TBs are trending up.....