Original_Owner
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- Apr 15, 2009
Well, I really have mixed feelings about doing this, but I have come to the conclusion that I am going to have to sell my baby, the 1987 Regal Turbo T-Type that I ordered new in November, 1986.
I’m doing this to raise money to return to my family in South America.
Because I knew that I would be keeping the car for a long time, I have always used quality parts and mechanics. It has been involved in no accidents.
The car is a black Buick Regal Turbo T-Type with many options. The car currently has only 500 miles on the rebuilt motor and is just finishing break-in. I have not yet opened it up all the way, dialed up the boost, or changed the stock chip but it feels STRONG. The torque converter and transmission were gone through correctly only 6,000 miles ago. An NOS engine control computer from Highway Stars was installed before firing up the rebuilt engine. The above represents about $4,000 in restoration. I have documented in a memo book all repairs made to the car since October 1987 (the first couple of pages fell out years ago). The interior is very clean.
Additions to the factory package include 145 mph speedometer,ATR intercooler shroud, K&N air filter, adjustable wastegate, and aftermarket chips (currently not installed). The sound system was upgraded to a Delco AM-FM ETR cassette with Sony 10 disk CD changer in the trunk.
The car sports California plates 87TTYPE and it passed the smog test with ease.
I estimate that I also have near $1,000 worth of NOS parts stockpiled. Also is included an OTC diagnostic scanner.
The extensive literature includes 2 large shop manuals (about 18 inches thick of pages), the 1987 Dealer Marketing Book (I was told only 2 per dealership), and a large a collection of Kirban Performance and other Buick Turbo newsletters of the era.
The downsides of the vehicle are that it has original paint (presentable, see photos), the AC needs recharging (replaced new the compressor and drier in March, 2004), the cruise control may need work (I haven’t even had time to check the fuse and hoses), and the rear bumper filler will need replacing or repair. It is a high mileage car (currently 207,000 – used, not abused), but it has had outstanding maintenance. I have been out of the country for the past 3 years and just have not had time to take care of the above issues.
Because I am a motivated seller, I am asking $12,999 for everything. Here is your chance to have a powerful Turbo Buick that is quite rare in California.
Please feel free to email me with questions or call me on my cell phone of 626-664-7254. I am available to show the car most anytime.
Thanks for your interest.
I’m doing this to raise money to return to my family in South America.
Because I knew that I would be keeping the car for a long time, I have always used quality parts and mechanics. It has been involved in no accidents.
The car is a black Buick Regal Turbo T-Type with many options. The car currently has only 500 miles on the rebuilt motor and is just finishing break-in. I have not yet opened it up all the way, dialed up the boost, or changed the stock chip but it feels STRONG. The torque converter and transmission were gone through correctly only 6,000 miles ago. An NOS engine control computer from Highway Stars was installed before firing up the rebuilt engine. The above represents about $4,000 in restoration. I have documented in a memo book all repairs made to the car since October 1987 (the first couple of pages fell out years ago). The interior is very clean.
Additions to the factory package include 145 mph speedometer,ATR intercooler shroud, K&N air filter, adjustable wastegate, and aftermarket chips (currently not installed). The sound system was upgraded to a Delco AM-FM ETR cassette with Sony 10 disk CD changer in the trunk.
The car sports California plates 87TTYPE and it passed the smog test with ease.
I estimate that I also have near $1,000 worth of NOS parts stockpiled. Also is included an OTC diagnostic scanner.
The extensive literature includes 2 large shop manuals (about 18 inches thick of pages), the 1987 Dealer Marketing Book (I was told only 2 per dealership), and a large a collection of Kirban Performance and other Buick Turbo newsletters of the era.
The downsides of the vehicle are that it has original paint (presentable, see photos), the AC needs recharging (replaced new the compressor and drier in March, 2004), the cruise control may need work (I haven’t even had time to check the fuse and hoses), and the rear bumper filler will need replacing or repair. It is a high mileage car (currently 207,000 – used, not abused), but it has had outstanding maintenance. I have been out of the country for the past 3 years and just have not had time to take care of the above issues.
Because I am a motivated seller, I am asking $12,999 for everything. Here is your chance to have a powerful Turbo Buick that is quite rare in California.
Please feel free to email me with questions or call me on my cell phone of 626-664-7254. I am available to show the car most anytime.
Thanks for your interest.
