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Grand National 4 Sale Q & A

Hi GN Enthusiasts

I wanted to thank y’all for the great response I have received on my original Grand National. It has not been sold yet because, well, I can’t just give her away. The last EBay auction was fun.

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87 Grand National Love Story – Part 8

Renewed Happiness

It feels like the first time

After about six weeks and a whole bunch of money my engine was completely rebuilt and ready to go. It was like starting all over again! I could feel the renewed excitement I had felt twelve years ago. This time the roads were dry and I [...]

87 Grand National Love Story – Part 7

Rebuilding Happiness

If we have to rebuild -  let’s make it stronger

If I had to work from the bottom up again I decided to do some research and find out what the strengths and weaknesses are of the Buick Regal Grand National, 3.8 SFI, Intercooled and turbocharged engine. I learned that these blocks [...]

87 Grand National Love Story – Part 6

The Painful Moments

Good and bad times

When I purchased the car I also took out an extended warranty plan. This plan meant that my sweetheart was covered from bumper to bumper for 72 months or 150,000km … whichever came first. Because I never drove this vehicle in the winter time the [...]

87 Grand National Love Story – Part 5

The Love Sickness

No sex until marriage

The next three months of my life were filled with dreams and major excitement.  I can recall a dream I had while waiting for delivery. It started on a picnic with my family. After a fun day out in the sun we packed up and drove [...]

87 Grand National Love Story – Part 4

The Antipicipation

After Pulling a Heavy, Will I Get My Grand National?

The phone rings, “Hello this is Peter from General Motors, I understand you have a problem and would like to help you solve it.” Peter exclaims with a distinct tone of confidence.

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87 Grand National Love Story – Part 3

The Rejection

No Grand Nationals Anywhere to be Found

After visiting several other dealerships the truth became obvious. There were no more Grand Nationals in Canada. To be honest, I was a little ticked off. I went home and called General Motors head office and asked for customer care. A girl named Rebecca took [...]

87 Grand National Love Story – Part 2

The Approach

Where can I Test Drive a Grand National?

As I arrived at our local Buick hometown car dealer I had my eyes wide open for a glistening black Grand National.

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87 Grand National Love Story – Part 1

1987 Buick Regal Grand National Love Story

Interest!

I Want One

 

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