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1989 Buick Reatta Base Coupe 2-door 3.8l on 2040-cars

Year:1989 Mileage:92550
Location:

Sullivan, Indiana, United States

Sullivan, Indiana, United States
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I have owned this car for the past six years.  I bought it to restore completely and have done the major things such as having the motor gone through completely, new carpeting, headliner, $1400 in styled steel wheels, new tires, new battery, rebuilt both headlight motors, installed a new dash board computer, replaced all lights (and there are a lot on them on this car), installed new trunk liner, installed new head liner, had original seats reupholstered, had AC switched to new system (however, currently needs to be recharged).  The only three problems I see with this car are 1. the rust spots around the left rear wheel well (picture included) 2. truck only releases with the glove compartment button (the key doesn't open it; key mechanism is not working for some reason) 3. Tape Cassette doesn't work (I have an extra, but haven't installed it; it goes with the car).  

I bought this car because I like the styling and the computerized dash; however, I have discovered that four antique/classic cars are too much to handle, so the Reatta has to go.  I'm selling it for half of what I paid for it, not counting about $4,000 worth of improvements.  It is a great driver; a fun car on the road; about 95% completely done; and taking up garage space I need.  This car is great for a beginner, a collector, or someone who loves a handcrafted car filled with gadgets.  If you wish to see the car or need additional information, please contact me a 812-564-0269

Now to the general information.....


The Reatta sported its own unique body style and was crafted with an attention to hand finishing uncommon for a mass-produced automobile. The assembly was performed at a small series of craft stations - each with a specialized team of workers, rather than a conventional assembly line. After a team had completed their portion of the assembly, the car would be moved by robots to the next station in the series. All of the paintwork was subcontracted to PPG Industries personnel - who performed the work on site.

During the first two years of production, the Reatta, like its Riviera stablemate, featured as standard equipment a touchscreen computer interface called the "Electronic Control Center", or ECC. The touchscreen controlled the radio and climate control functions and provided diagnostic access to the vehicle's various electronic systems and sensors, mostly eliminating the need for a diagnostic scanner. It also featured a date reminder, a trip computer, and a user-configurable overspeed alarm.

 

Manufacturer

General Motors

Production

1988–1991

Assembly

Lansing Craft Centre, Lansing Michigan

Body and chassis

Class

Grand tourer

Body style

1988–91: 2-door coupe

1990–91: 2-door convertible

Layout

Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive

Platform

E-body

Related

Cadillac Allante

Buick Riviera

Oldsmobile Toronado

Cadillac Seville

Cadillac Eldorado

Powertrain

Engine

1988–90: 3.8 L LN3 Buick V6

1991: 3.8 L L27 Buick V6

Transmission

1988–89: 4-sp 440T-4 automatic

1990: 4-sp 4T60 automatic

1991: 4-sp 4T60-E automatic

Dimensions

Wheelbase

98.5 in (2502 mm)

Length

183.7 in (4666 mm)

Width

73.0 in (1854 mm)

Height

1988–89: 51.2 in (1300 mm)

1990–91: 51.6 in (1,311 mm)

Curb weight

3593 lb (1630 kg)

3392 lb (1539 kg)


 

1989         7,009 units produced.

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