1987 Buick Turbo T (aka GN/T-type)

[98cacvpi]

Trying to gauge interest on this car. But, after having it since 1995 when purchased it's been barely driven (about 20k mi) for a total of 127k miles when I just passed smog a few weeks ago.

Here's some info:

1987 Turbo-T with Black Out trim
excellent condition even the paint
runs perfect
absolutely no rust (Calif car)
stock with upgrades listed


Front Suspension:

Global West Upper A-arms w/ 1LE rotors
Braided brake lines front and rear
Vacuum brake conversion
Front Frame braces
Bilstein shocks
Eibach lowering springs

Rear Suspension:

Hotckis Trailing arms
1” Hellwig swaybar
Rear seat braces
Bilstein shocks
Eibach lowering springs

Mechanical:

Posi added
Rebuilt tranny

Interior:

Tan leather interior (factory)
Procar Elite front seats in tan
Alpine stereo with CD changer in trunk

Misc:

New Bridgestone Potenza’s
New Walbro 340 fuel pump
New cam sensor

$10,000

or possible trade for 2004 cv lx sport
I'm on crownvic.net

thanks for your time,

[J-MAN]

Welcome to the site.

[MOTOWN]

Looks good, sure brings back some good memories!

[ctrlraven]

That thing is sweet! Wish I had a 04 CV LX Sport to trade you on it.

GLWS!

[BUICKMAN]

They are a great car!

[bolsen]

One of the best cars EVER!!!

[steve fox]

You are right on with the 04 CV Sport. The line began the long slide downward in quality in 2005. I have several CV Sp and several 04 MM as well. Too bad to see the panther platform go away but the neglect and corner cutting really degraded what was a fine ride in 2004.

[98cacvpi]

Thanks for the compliments. Just getting to the point where it's just a shame to have it garaged all the time. These cars draw too much attention from the wrong crowd. If you know what I mean....

[jus4kix03MM]

Nice car. Ive been wanting a turbo buick for years. Wish I had the money or a CV to trade. I drive all over San Fran and have never seen this car. He aint lying about it being garaged. GLWS

[Baaad GN]

First of all it is not a Grand National! It's a T type, a regal with some of the Grand National Equipment, engine etc. Still a nice car!

[jus4kix03MM]

No one ever mentioned that it was a Grand National. Just saying. But I do get the clarigying point you're getting at.

[98cacvpi]

Just4kix,

Don't see to many MM in the area. Are they are high-theft car like the mid 90's Impala's and Turbo Buicks?

John

[gdsqdcr]

Just4kix,

Don't see to many MM in the area. Are they are high-theft car like the mid 90's Impala's and Turbo Buicks?

John

Jon

Not high theft, just not many around.

Anthony

[dohc324ci]

Jon

Not high theft, just not many around.

Anthony

Actually when they first came out they were a high theft vehicle according to an MSN report back in 2005.

http://www.insurancelower.com/Rant.php?IdRant=23&Rant=Car%20Theft:%20Watch%20Ou t

http://www.hollywoodpolice.org/getting_help/10stolen.htm

But yeah they are harder and harder to come by. only 11k total 2003/2004.

[Baaad GN]

Opps sorry when I first read post thought it mentioned Grand National so I'm wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I guess I'm a little protective like someone saying Hey nice Ford! Oh what model is Marauder!

[Tore Back]

My first car was a 1987 t-type from 16 to the age of 22 I loved that car then I sold it to finance my marauder rebuild 5 months ago. I could only let myself sell it cause I have an 84 gn that will one day be brought back to life pluse the t-tops leeked like a big dog and now i have a marauder out of it :cool4:

GREAT CARS!!

[jus4kix03MM]

Nice. Conrats on the MM. Where in Ca. are you?

[Mike M]

Great price on a great car. I am the original owner of a white 1987 T-Type.

[Tore Back]

ya thanks i'm up in Cottonwood near redding.

[Baaad GN]

Yep I bought mine new in 87 for my wife, it's almost worn out now with 48,300 miles so its been in the garage not run now for 6 years, hmmm I bet the gas is bad!

[jus4kix03MM]

ya thanks i'm up in Cottonwood near redding.
ok. Not too far away. Do you know we are doing a small GTG in March?

[Tore Back]

no i didnt know that when and where? ill be down that way on the 23 for a concert though.

[Mote]

Opps sorry when I first read post thought it mentioned Grand National so I'm wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I guess I'm a little protective like someone saying Hey nice Ford! Oh what model is Marauder!

Not to cause trouble, but the subject/title is "1987 Buick Turbo T (aka GN/T-type)" - I read the "GN" as "Grand National" - I was confused too.

[98cacvpi]

From what I've know, the Black GN's that most refer to were made in '84-'87. The T-Types (available 84-86) were mostly non-black colored cars have emblems on the fender that'll say T-Type) The T-Type designation was dropped in 87; those cars were called Turbo-T's and have a square emblem on the fender that'll say T. There are also black T-types and Turbo-T's; but they aren't GN's. A real GN has to have the Grand National emblems. But these turbo regals are all the same mechanically as far as engine, turbo, tranny and suspension from the factory.

[DarkCloud03]

Great price on a great car. I am the original owner of a white 1987 T-Type.


Thats a beauty, would like to see some fatter tires around back

[DarkCloud03]

From what I've know, the Black GN's that most refer to were made in '84-'87. The T-Types (available 84-86) were mostly non-black colored cars have emblems on the fender that'll say T-Type) The T-Type designation was dropped in 87; those cars were called Turbo-T's and have a square emblem on the fender that'll say T. There are also black T-types and Turbo-T's; but they aren't GN's. A real GN has to have the Grand National emblems. But these turbo regals are all the same mechanically as far as engine, turbo, tranny and suspension from the factory.

GN's have to

As far as suspension goes, they are different. T-Types were not offered with the the thick sway bars and stiffers springs that Grand Nationals came with.
Different interiors as well.

[MOTOWN]

[QUOTE=DarkCloud03;1156641]As far as suspension goes, they are different. T-Types were not offered with the the thick sway bars and stiffers springs that Grand Nationals came with.
Different interiors as well.

The suspensions were the same from GN to type Ts i had both! grandnationals did have the exclusive color coded interiors

[DarkCloud03]

I also own both but i could be wrong, maybe an option between the two i have. Its always been said that most T Types were a tad quicker as well due to less options, aluminumm wheels, and aluminum bumper supports. Love these cars.

[MOTOWN]

I also own both but i could be wrong, maybe an option between the two i have. Its always been said that most T Types were a tad quicker as well due to less options, aluminumm wheels, and aluminum bumper supports. Love these cars.

Yeah my Turbo T was alot faster after Duttwieler built my oncenter stageII stroker!:banana2:

[DarkCloud03]

Yeah my Turbo T was alot faster after Duttwieler built my oncenter stageII stroker!:banana2:
Ha! I'm sure it was

[Mike M]

GNs and T-Types are identical mechanically...sway bars and all.

The T-Type was faster due to lighter aluminum wheels as opposed to the GN steel wheels, I think about 80lbs lighter.

I also have Aluminum rear brake drums in the rear of mine.
My car is BONE stock down to the same air filter type and muffler. The only mods that were done was a chip and sticky rear drag radials....12.98 ET.

I ordered my car at the end of production and waited 6 weeks for it to be delivered...took the day off from work and watched it come in off the truck.

Still runs and drives like new....great car!

Good times

[Jon01]

T-types usually have the aluminum bumper inserts as well.

[Mike M]

T-types usually have the aluminum bumper inserts as well.

Yep...got that too.

[Baaad GN]

You guys got me going!!!!!!!!!!!!! Gonna get her running again after sitting for 6 years in storage, It's black so maybe I'll be allowed to bring to some of your meets! LOL

[PRCARGUY]

Almost bought a new white type-T back in 86' but, got a 65' chevy II instead. It was fun car to cruise with. Every now and then I think about that buick. :cry:

[HiHoSilver]

Nice T-Type, i really like the gold.. total sleeper!

[98cacvpi]

Thanks for the complement. Just wish this was a perfect world where people can drive their cars whenever and wherever they want w/o having to worry about it getting it stolen and stripped for parts. Not in California at least. Some island like Maui maybe...