- LS1 350ci V8 Engine Twin Turbocharged
- Turbo 200 Transmission
- Automated Manual - Have to Shift but No Clutch
- Wilwood Brakes 6 Piston Front 4 Piston Rear
- Viking Coil Over Suspension
- Built Rear End
- New Interior Custom
- Reupholstered Interior
- Digital Dash
- New Touchscreen Head Unit
- APPLE CARPLAY
- Bluetooth
- Can Upload Custom Screens
- Cheetah Shifter
- Custom Sound System with Subs and Amps
- Starry Headliner
- Replica 19 inch Wheels
- Nitto Tires
- Tinted Windows
- Paint Corrected + Ceramic Coated (3 Years)
- 1190HP to The Wheel
- Boost is Adjustable
- 8.4 Quarter Mile at 161 MPH
- 5.2 in the 1/8th at 131 MPH
Buick’s midsize offering from 1973 to 2004, the Regal, entered the market just as the Malaise Era was getting started. So, instead of moaning about the stringent emissions and economy regulations, Buick made it a bit more upmarket than segment contenders. Then, the second generation came about in 1978, bringing with it fresh styling and a station wagon body style. Then, in 1982, the Grand National trim came out, to celebrate Buick winning the Manufacturers Cup in 1981 and 1982 for the NASCAR Winston Cup Grand National. Buick proudly advertised the car as “What wins on Sunday sells on Monday”. Up for sale today is a 1985 Buick Regal Grand National, but one that’s been extensively modified. The car pushes a four-figure horsepower digit at the wheels, and the current owner proudly tells us that it does a 5.2 in the 1/8th at 131mph. Want more figures? How about an 8.4 in the quarter mile, passing the line at a staggering 161mph? Furthermore, this build has just 4,500 miles on it, and comes with some creature comforts that make it a viable regular car when required.
Exterior and Interior
Black is the best color for a sinister car like this 1985 Buick Regal Grand National, although, on the face of it, the car doesn’t look that sinister. It’s got Replica 19-inch wheels in black, with grippy Nitto tires, plus tinted windows for added darkness. We’re told that the paint was corrected 3 years ago, and a ceramic coating was applied to protect it post-correction. The interior of this 1985 Buick Regal Grand National is surprisingly friendly for something that can kick you back into your seat faster than you can say Whoa. You’ve got a digital dashboard, a custom interior with new upholstery, and a new touchscreen head unit. This unit supports Apple CarPlay, comes with Bluetooth, and even allows you to upload custom screens. Then, there’s a custom sound system with subs and amps, plus a starry headliner for that added bit of wonder. A Cheetah gear shifter is present, and if you check out the trunk, you’ll find it to be as regular as possible, waiting to accept your luggage like any regular, friendly, street-oriented vehicle.
Engine
1,190 horsepower is reported at the rear wheels. That’s what the twin turbocharged 5.3L V8 under the hood of this 1985 Buick Regal Grand National can provide when called upon. Drive goes via a Turbo 200 transmission which is an automated manual – there’s no clutch but you can command shifting duties. The boost is adjustable to make this machine more tractable in town, and there’s a built rear end to ensure reliability and longevity. Furthermore, this monster in teddy bear clothing packs Wilwood brakes with 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers. Viking coilover suspension is present too, to ensure capable handling characteristics plus a pliant ride.
The 1987 Buick Regal Grand National is one of the most recognizable American performance cars of the 1980s, combining stealthy styling with groundbreaking turbocharged power. Finished in the iconic black exterior, this Grand National represents Buick’s legendary approach to performance, using a 3.8L turbocharged and intercooled V6 to deliver impressive torque and acceleration that challenged traditional V8 muscle cars of its era. With its rear-wheel-drive layout, factory turbo technology, and unmistakable Grand National appearance, this example remains a highly collectible piece of American muscle car history. Showing 95,035 miles, it offers the opportunity to own one of Buick’s most celebrated performance icons.
The 1987 Buick Regal Grand National stands as one of the most legendary American performance cars of the 1980s, proving that turbocharging could outperform the era’s traditional V8-powered rivals. Widely regarded as the pinnacle of Buick’s turbocharged G-body lineup, the final-year Grand National became an instant icon thanks to its sinister all-black appearance and formidable factory performance. Showing just 38,354 miles, this example retains the unmistakable character that made the Grand National a legend among enthusiasts. Disclaimer: Rebuilt shown on title.
The Buick Regal is one of those nameplates from the Seventies that you can still buy today, albeit not in North America, but China! Introduced in 1973, just as the Malaise Era was taking hold, the Regal has always been the premium midsize offering from this storied American automaker. Regals have been made in coupe, sedan and station wagon forms, and come with some hot variants too. North American Regal sales ceased in 2020, as Buick wanted to refocus its attention towards solely selling SUVS in North America. Today, we have a second-generation 1986 Buick Regal T-Type Turbo for sale from Downey, California. This was considered quite a hot car in its time, due to its punchy 3.8-liter turbo V6 and performance-tuned suspension. This 44,107-mile car also comes with an upgraded intercooler set-up for a bit more bite.
The 1942 Buick Super 4-Door Touring Sedan comes from a brief and historically significant model year, with civilian automobile production soon giving way to wartime priorities. Showing approximately 78,842 miles, this example is powered by Buick’s 248ci “Fireball” inline-eight, bored .030-inch over, and paired with a 3-speed manual transmission. Finished in gray over a gray interior, it retains the formal proportions and unmistakable prewar character of Buick’s Super line while also benefiting from a refreshed front suspension. The current owner notes that the radio, heater, and temperature gauge are inoperable, and the car retains its original spare tire.
This 1957 Buick Roadmaster Riviera 2-Door Hardtop is pure late-1950s American excess in the best possible way, combining dramatic Harley Earl-era styling with the torque-rich character of Buick’s Nailhead V8. Showing approximately 14,574 miles, this example was refurbished in the late 2000s and is finished in Dover White and Bittersweet Red over a Rust and Ivory interior. The car was later upgraded with an Air Lift Performance air suspension system. Add in power steering, power brakes, power windows, a power front bench seat, Hot Rod Air climate control, and wide whitewalls, and this Roadmaster delivers the extravagant look of a flagship ’50s Buick with a few thoughtful upgrades that make it even more enjoyable today.
The 1972 Buick Gran Sport is a great example of why Buick’s muscle cars have always had their own following. Where some competitors leaned almost entirely into aggression, the GS mixed real V8 performance with a more polished, upscale feel, and this 60,979-mile example captures that balance nicely. Finished in Burnished Copper with a Black vinyl roof over a Black interior, it pairs a 350ci V8 and 4-barrel carburetor with a TH350 3-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. The equipment list is especially appealing for an enthusiast cruiser, with power disc brakes, power steering, air conditioning, a full-length console, Rallye steering wheel, tinted glass, chrome-plated wheels, and period stereo equipment all part of the package. It has the visual presence of a proper early-1970s muscle car, but with the comfort and restraint that made Buick’s Gran Sport line feel a little more grown-up than the average stoplight bruiser.
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