So my buddy has an '87 GN. It has about 80,000 miles on it and he has had cheepo mechanic style seat covers on it since day one. It's a bit of a paradox, he drives it every day, wearing out the driveline, but is meticulous about the interior, and will not mod the car in any way.....because it's a collector. I tell him that Jax Seat Covers make excellent reproductions, and that everything on his car can be replaced with excellent aftermarket stuff. Won't listen.......it's a collector he says.
My view is that 99% of Turbo Regals are drivers....very nice drivers, but just drivers. They built enough GNX's that are now permanent garage queens to satisfy the serious collector market for years to come. All of us with the regular GN's and T-Types have drivers, so mod and enjoy them at will, and don't get too anal about the collectivity of the things because there were just way too many built, and they're relatively easy to get. I mean I can buy a mint '87 GN with 2000 original miles ( basicly brand new) right now cheeper, and likely as fast as a 2006 Chevy Monte Carlo. To me this does not even remotely constitute a collector. Love driving the things like I do. Cheers........and flame at will.
My view is that 99% of Turbo Regals are drivers....very nice drivers, but just drivers. They built enough GNX's that are now permanent garage queens to satisfy the serious collector market for years to come. All of us with the regular GN's and T-Types have drivers, so mod and enjoy them at will, and don't get too anal about the collectivity of the things because there were just way too many built, and they're relatively easy to get. I mean I can buy a mint '87 GN with 2000 original miles ( basicly brand new) right now cheeper, and likely as fast as a 2006 Chevy Monte Carlo. To me this does not even remotely constitute a collector. Love driving the things like I do. Cheers........and flame at will.