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1986 Buick Grand National, Original, 55k Miles on 2040-cars

Year:1986 Mileage:54961
Location:

Moultonborough, New Hampshire, United States

Moultonborough, New Hampshire, United States

(GARAGED CAR: SOME PICTURES WERE TAKEN AFTER THE CAR WAS PULLED OUT OF A HEATED GARAGE FOR BETTER LIGHTING)

1986 Buick Grand National

Just under 55,000 original miles 

Documented history: Owned from 89-2009 by a Maine police officer, sold to a collector in 2009 in the same Maine town, sold to me in 2013 (NH)

This is a garaged car, that has not been exposed to the elements.
 
Not molested and mostly original with the exception of the radio, and power antenna, and brakes were recently done, from what I can see.

I do not see evidence of repaint and the car was sold me as having 'original paint' and familiarity back to 1989 with the local ownership history.

As you can see by the pictures the car is very straight and beautiful.

If you look at the roof line at the right angle you will see a few dings (I believe a dent doctor can remove this and the former owner said something fell from garage racks some year back).

There are a few paint chips and several minor blemishes around the car that I would characterize as normal wear for a 55k mile car that is 28 years old.

There is one 'nickel sized' chip that has moisturized into the beginning of surface rust that I am monitoring (see picture) in rear quarter panel. I've debated having this fixed.

Headliner is excellent but is starting to sag in some places.

Interior is exceptional: Very clean, no stains, wear, or evidence of smoking/food.

Dash is near perfect.

The car runs and drives as it should.

1986 is my personal favorite of the Grand Nationals due to the rarity and equal performance to the fastest of the cars.

There is file of receipts, magazine with a road test from the 80's, and a car cover that comes with car.


CARS IN THE STATE OF NH ARE NOT TITLED OVER 15 YEARS OF AGE, YOU WILL RECEIVE  A BILL OF SALE + REGISTRATION (YOUR STATE SHOULD ACKNOWLEDGE THIS AND PROVIDE YOU WITH A TITLE IF YOU TITLE CARS IN YOUR STATE)

SOLD 'AS-IS'

If you have any questions: 603-715-7519

I PRODUCE THOSE MATS THAT THE CAR SITS ON IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PERSONALIZING A BLUEPRINTED MAT FOR YOUR COLLECTIBLE!

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