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1987 Buick Grand National on 2040-cars

Year:1987 Mileage:129900
Location:

Denver, Colorado, United States

Denver, Colorado, United States
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1987 Buick Grand National restoration almost completed. 
Car is very clean, no accidents and still has has the RPO codes. Runs great and doesn't leak a drop. All she needs is paint and a little bit of interior work to have restored Grand National. I tried to list all the specs below but please ask any questions.  I am happy to reply with more pictures, phone calls or video walk around, I know you are bidding remotely.   I do have this listed locally so I reserve the right to close the auction early should i receive a fair offer locally.  I am a private seller and if needed I can assist with holding the GN, picking you up at the airport or whatever.  I need to sell the car so it's listed without a reserve. 
Once again, please don't hesitate to email with any question as I would like to provide all information possible. 

All in all she is a great car with a bit of work away from a great daily driver and whatever else you would like from the iconic 1987 Buick Grand National.  


129,900 miles on body (I have the original bill of sale)
30,000 miles on rebuilt Transmission (with receipt)
500 miles on rebuilt motor (with receipt)
-- balanced (with specs) 
-- new fuel pump, water pump, timing chain...
-- all new hoses, belts, plugs, wires, cleaned gas tank, cleaned cooler...
rebuilt TE-44 turbo (500 miles on it)
Posi rear axle
3" mandrel bent stainless steel Terry Houston down pipe
3" mandrel bent stainless steel Single Shot exhaust
BlueTop 36# injectors
Cold air intake but i have the stock intake as well
Multiple chips
Aftermarket stereo (original radio included)
There are a few other upgrades but i have saved most original parts.  Bid on what you see and I will throw in a few extras when you pick it up.  

Interior:
good shape, 2 small tears in drivers seat
dash is in very good condition
rear seats are perfect
power drivers seat (Only the drivers seat is power, passenger is manual)
Power windows
Power door lock
new steering wheel
security system
The windshield wipers do not come on
The AC comes on but is not cold
The spare tire & jack are in the trunk

body:
hard top (not T-top)
body is straight
A few spots of surface rust on hood and roof
Very small dent in drivers side rear quarter panel 
The paint is bad.  The clear coat is pealing and really it just needs to be repainted 
shocks are worn and were next on my list to replace

Youtube video of cold start and walk around
http://youtu.be/yIswLLMRPY0

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