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1983 Buick Regal on 2040-cars

US $5,995.00
Year:1983 Mileage:136245
Location:

Lakefield, Minnesota, United States

Lakefield, Minnesota, United States
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  • Condition:  Excellent condition - 99% rust free - only areas of rust include rear bumper and a couple small spots on driver-side door. Air-conditioning and cruise control are available with car, but currently not hooked up. Been in storage for a few years, could use a mild tune-up.       
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  • Features: Originally came with the 3.8L V6 engine.  The V6 was taken out and a 355 small block backed by a turbo 400 transmission was put in its place.  At that same time we installed a locker in the rear axle and 3.08 gears.  The motor work was done by Woodke Engines.  The Woodke shop is known all across the country for building some of the best race engines for dirt track, including sprint car engines.  The engine is balanced, has arp fasteners, flat top pistons, aluminum heads, roller rockers, solid lifter cam, aluminum intake, edelbrock carb,  and hooker headers.  I have never had it on a dyno but am told that the horsepower should be north of 400.  The transmission is just a nice working th400 with a B&M torque convertor.  And it will still get 15 to 20mpg depending on your foot.  The car has probably only been driven around 2500 to 3000 miles since the motor was put in and maybe 250 miles the last four years combined.  My wife just doesn't enjoy the car as much as I do.  It has been sitting in storage for a couple years and could use either fresh gas or a carb cleaning.  The interior is in very good shape.  The car has never been repainted.  You will look a long time to find one as clean as this.  
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  • History:  I believe I am the second owner.
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  • Shipping and payment:  Buyer responsible for shipping but I could help load.  Paid in full within a week via cash, bank check, or paypal. 
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