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1986 Buick Grand National

Sale price: $US $20,999.00 make an offer

Sale type: Fixed price listing

Technical specifications, photos and description:

Year:
1986
Mileage:
25,265
Engine:
3.8L
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1986 Buick Grand National for sale

Current customer rating: current rating for this car(2.1) based on 171 votes

DESCRIPTION  This is an all original 1986 Buick Grand National T-Top with 25. 65 total miles.  A factory original. factory correct car including post-production changes required by General Motors/Buick Technical Bulletins as described below.   It is in excellent factory condition.
The Hagerty Classic Car Valuation Guide specifies #1 condition as: ". concours. best in world. ".    Hagerty condition #2 is defined as:   ". all (key features) will appear as excellent. "  This 1986 GN matches a Hagerty assessment of  #2. Excellent.  This GN is an outstanding example of the Grand National at the peak of its development.  
OWNER HISTORY AND MILEAGE  6/19/86:  GN delivered/transferred by a GM Certificate of Origin to Favata Buick in Mount Vernon. NY.  
6/26/86;  GN purchased at 5 miles by the 1st owner in New Rochelle. NY. 1st owner kept GN 17 years and 24. 56 miles.
8/28/03:  GN sold to 2nd owner in PA.   2nd owner accumulated 171 miles. to bring total to 24. 27 miles.  
10/08/04: GN sold to 3rd owner in MD.   The 3rd owner(seller) accumulated 538 miles to bring total to 25. 65 miles.
 The 1st owner ran this GN to 24. 56 miles before sale in 2003.  In the next 13 years. as of 2016. an additional 709 miles were accumulated by the 2nd and 3rd owners for a total of 25. 56 documented miles.
MILEAGE CERTIFICATION & DOCUMENTATION   All related papers including the ownership history. and proof of mileage as shown in copies of  state registration/titles will be provided to the winning bidder/new owner.  This includes the original sales packet from Favata Buick containing dealer sales contract. original Certificate of Origin. Regal Owners Manual. and GM Maintenance Schedule. Copies of NY. PA. and MD titles documenting mileage at each transfer will be included and transferred to buyer with the car.
INTERIOR  Factory new condition.  Sagging headliner was replaced with correct fitted GM fabric. The vinyl dash cover is in mint un-cracked condition.  Seat fabric and carpet are like new.  Vinyl and plastic surfaces are in excellent condition with virtually no delamination of plastic chrome trim.
WEATHER SEALS. GLASS. AND T-TOPS   The driver and passenger window seals. both doors. and multiple seals on each T-Top have been replaced with factory correct rubber.   All glass is original.  Passenger and driver door bottoms and sills are in excellent condition without rust/perforation sometimes seen in G body cars.  Door bottom pictures were taken prior to installation of new seals in order to provide a complete view of the door bottoms.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT Under-hood compartment is stock. correct. and clean/excellent in appearance.  Original hood insulation has age fading/discoloring. but is in good condition.
UNDERBODY-FRAME-GAS TANK-TRUNK Very good condition but showing "normal"surface rust on the factory correct suspension and frame. which were unpainted at the factory.  More importantly. there is no rust-through or rot on the frame. suspension. or body.  The gas tank was drained. cleaned and inspected by the 3rd owner who found tank interior to be in mint condition.  There are no modifications to the suspension or under-body.  The original factory vinyl front spoiler dam. and  air intake scoop and screen are intact. undamaged. and correctly installed. The trunk compartment is in factory original condition with the original space-saver spare. jack. and carpet intact.  Factory T-Top covers are stored in the trunk.
EXTERIOR PAINT AND TRIM  Good condition and complete.  This car was a dealer single stage repaint after delivery years ago due to poor factory paint. Over the years this car has been buffed and polished to the point where the finish is mirror-like and the car presents itself very well.  There is some subtle paint finish "shadowing" indicating  minor pin-striping removed from factory paint before the repaint. and some faint age spots on the trunk and hood.  These cannot be seen in a photo.   This car has never been in a collision.  The bumper fillers have been refinished with the more durable fiberglass replacements.  There are a few minor dings and some very small paint bubbling/cracks at inconspicuous points.  Pictures in this listing attempt to cover the exterior completely for the benefit of bidders. and these pictures are accurate in reflecting the beauty of this car.  However. it is over 25 years old and is not a “perfect 10”.  Most observers consider the paint to be in beautiful condition.  A conservative rating of paint on this car would be 8 of 10.  Since “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. an inspection appointment can be arranged by calling seller on 410-200-0142.  This auction is a final sale. so inspection is recommended prior to bidding if the potential buyer has any doubt or question.  
TIRES. MUFFLERS. BRAKES  The tires were replaced with factory correct style(stock size/brand) by the 2nd owner and have run approximately 500 miles. The Power-master brake system has been updated per factory tech bulletins regarding defective hydro-pressure switch(replaced original black unit with revised gray) and defective iron pressure distribution block in the brake line(replaced with factory brass unit). Rotors. pads. shoes. drums are untouched originals.  Cat converter. muffler. pipes are correct and in very good shape.   DRIVEABILITY AND INSTRUMENTATION   This car drives as brand new.  The engine  performs smoothly and powerfully. nbsp;and the transmission shifts firmly.  This GN does have analog instruments which have proven to be more reliable than the digital option. and preferred by GN owners.  The "key-in/lights-on" warning chime does not sound due to a "dead" chime module(not avail from GM).   The AM/FM/Cassette radio works and sounds perfect. and the automatic antenna operates correctly. The rear window electric defroster operates per spec.  Power windows and door locks operate per spec.   The heater a/c systems operate as required and the a/c has been converted to R-134.   All instruments are factory correct and operate as required.
PURCHASE- PAYMENT-TRANSFER The winning bidder is required to submit a non-refundable $500 down  payment via PayPal within 24 hours of listing close.  Final payment of balance due will be made in accord with agreement reached between Seller and Buyer after auction close.  Personal check. and unverified cashier check are not acceptable. Cash or verified bank transfer preferred.   Buyer is responsible for pickup of vehicle at seller's location in MD.  Seller will assist with arrangements for pickup as may be requested by Buyer.  This listing is subject to cancellation without notice due to sale locally or any other reason as determined by seller.  No warranty or guarantee is provided. nor is it inferred by this listing or any other means of communication.

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