
- 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.
Inspection
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.
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