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 was well acquainted with the car. I spent the next few thousand kilometers breaking in the engine, kind of like a virgin. I actually changed the oil three times in the first 3000km.

I continue to drive this car in the summer months, changing the oil every 3000 to 5000 kilometres. On most weekends my time was spent cleaning and detailing my GN. In 2010 I replaced the passenger side floor board due to small rust holes. I also completely gutted the interior applied rest proofing, soundproofing, new floor molding a new header liner. I noticed the transmission was beginning to slip a little bit so I had a rebuilt transmission installed on June 01, 2010.  This would complete the restoration of a very special Buick Regal Grand National.

What Makes This Car Special

Here’s what makes this car special …

-         Early model 1987. General Motors announced in late 1987 they would manufacture another 20,000+ Grand National Units. This was really done based on demand, General Motors had already publicly announced 1987 would be the last year of production for this vehicle. Amongst grand national enthusiasm the early model 87 grand national is a higher quality than the later models.

-         Power sliding sunroof. The majority of grand nationals were produced with T-roofs or none. A handful of them were produced with power sliding sunroofs. I was one of the lucky ones to receive this option

-         Never winter driven. Besides coming with a factory rust proofing from Fisher this car also had its undercarriage oiled regularly. It has never traveled on winter roads and been stored in heated storage for 23 years during winter months.

-         Original owner. Talk to me all you want about this vehicle, I love to chat. The important things to you or structural and mechanical soundness.

Summary Bullet Points

-         Original 3.8 Liter, Turbo engine with Upgrades

-         Rebuilt automatic transmission

-         Rear defrost-factory option

-         New carpet

-         Factory sunroof

-         Electric windows and locks-factory option

-         Concert Sound II option, factory option that sounds amazing

-         Power trunk release – factory option

-         New Flowmaster exhaust

-         New hood support struts

-         New fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator

-         New headliner

-         New tires

-         New water pump and thermostat

-         New plug wires and plugs

-         New coil pack and module

-         New O2 sensor

If you are interested in seeing more of my GN I would be happy to show it to you. Heck, maybe we can even go out for a drive. Out of all the Grand Nationals you’re looking at right now, how many are original owners? Can the seller absolutely guarantee you this car has never been in an accident? If you are going to invest in this kind of car you must ensure you’re not buying a pre-crashed, twisted lemon.

A Cool Grand National Video

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