eBay template information@RKMotorsCharlotte. com 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC. 28269. US 1987 Buick Regal T-Type Documented Frame Up Restored Regal T-Type 3. 8L V6 Turbo THM200-R4 Blackout Trim Year: 1987 Type of vehicle title: Clear Primary color: Blue Mileage: 88713 Transmission type: 4 Speed Automatic Engine: 3. 8 V6 Turbo Interior color: Blue Vehicle Info SUMMARYPartial restoration completed in 20081 of 1. 35 1987 Limited Ts producedCorrect 3. 8 liter turbocharged V6 / 245 horsepowerCorrect Turbo-Hydramatic 200 R4 4-speed automatic transmissionCorrect Dark Blue Metallic paint / Rare blackout trim packageCorrect Dark Blue interior / Restored with NOS componentsUpgraded exhaust system / Pypes mufflersSale includes an original Door Pad Broadcast Sheet. an original warranty booklet and restoration receiptsFactory power steering / Factory power front disc and rear drum brakesOriginal 15-inch wheelsIt was tough being a General Motors fan in the '80s. The company had relegated most of its models to bland copycats of compromised. committee-driven designs which. for the most part. suffered terrible quality problems. But every once in a while. the true car guys broke free of the massive corporate bureaucracy and belted one straight out of the park! Featuring a turbocharged 3800 V6. fitted with a comfortable cockpit and well known for its world-class performance. the Buick Regal Turbo was one such homerun. Thanks to a continued rise in desirability. the search is on to find the best turbo Buicks that will set the standard for the future collector car market. And. combining a recent frame-up restoration with a full folder of original documentation. this clean Limited T might just be one of the nicest Regals on the planet!BODYWORK/TRIMFor car enthusiasts. the late '80s meant one thing: the end of the much maligned Malaise Era. And this hard-edged coupe's sophisticated Dark Blue Metallic pigment was a refreshing change from the polar palette the hobby had endured for close to a decade. In fact. the car's glossy pigment. upgraded to PPG 2-stage roughly 1K miles back. is decidedly contemporary. proving once again that good taste never goes out of style. With that pigment comes a solid profile. which. during the aforementioned frame-up restoration. was stripped all the way to bare metal. That solid fuselage retains factory alignment. featuring light doors. which open and close with ease. A rare blackout trim package nicely highlights fresh weatherstripping and correct. fully re-chromed bumpers. And overall. this Regal's looks defy the decades its VIN suggests. ENGINESpeaking of survivors. and GM's core strengths. if anyone ever creates an ultimate engine survivors list Buick's stalwart. 231 cubic inch V6 will surely be at the top. Introduced as the Fireball. and eventually renamed the 3800. its early '60s design was sold to Kaiser. bought back by General Motors and. with the help of turbos. superchargers and continuous improvements. would remain one of the company's core powerplants until the turn of the century! For the 1987 model year the Regal's turbocharged mill. which had already benefitted from sequential fuel injection and a distributorless ignition system. saw significant mechanical changes that included a new air-to-air intercooler. adjustments to its Garrett turbo. improved upper and lower intake manifolds. and a redesigned exhaust system. All those carefully calculated tweaks and improvements were good for a newly impressive 245 horsepower and 355 lb. /ft. of V8-slaying of torque. And that power created numbers that not only bested GM's own Camaro and Corvette. but also catapulted Buick to the forefront of '80s performance! Presently. this T-Type's well-maintained sixer features fresh and pliable ancillaries that are ready for lots of warm weather and tons of rich boost. Everything. from its "BUICK" branded hood mat to its correct 25526109 casting number. is in great condition. And overall. the engine is a smooth-revving land rocket that's clean. sorted and ready to roll. DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSIONThe car's hot engine spins torque through a correct. "BRF" tagged 4-speed that's a member of the ultra-reliable Turbo-Hydramatic family; an honorable and faithful group that's survived behind GM's toughest performance blocks for decades. That seasoned transmission twists correct gears. which offer a great combination of starting line grip and high-speed cruising. And. under that first-class drivetrain. double A-arm front and 4-link rear Gran Touring suspensions create NASCAR-inspired handling characteristics. Of course. all that power demands a good set of binders. with GM's proven front discs combining with Buick's beefy aluminum drums to provide solid. power-assisted stops. Quick-ratio power steering makes cornering easy and turning a cinch. A single-into-dual exhaust system makes good use of free-breathing Pypes mufflers. At the corners. original wheels spin 225/50R15 BF Goodrich Radial T/As in front of 235/60R15 BF Goodrich Radial T/As. And. aesthetically. the bottom of this Buick is exactly what you'd expect from an immaculately maintained cruiser. INTERIORNaturally. the Dark Blue cockpit is just as cool as the rest of the car. featuring NOS replacement components that were installed during the aforementioned restoration. Comfortable velour seats are nicely patterned pieces that feel every bit as supple as they look. In front of those seats. a silver-trimmed dash hangs simple telemetry above factory air conditioning and a correct Delco-GM tape deck. Below that dash. a small console frames a simple shifter. Dark Blue carpet shows a surprisingly minimal amount of wear thanks to color-keyed floor mats. At the sides. clean door panels wrap small accessory switches in a stylish combination of velour. carpet and plastic while an attractive. 3-spoke steering wheel spins an elegant "T" around a tilting column and functional cruise control. And behind the passengers. a spacious trunk conceals a small spare tire beneath unrestored decklid paint. OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATIONThe car's original Door Pad Broadcast SheetMiscellaneous factory tagsAn original Owner's ManualThe car's original warranty bookletWritten service recordsA small stack of restoration receiptsToday. turbo Regals are almost universally regarded as future collector cars. especially when provenance is part of the discussion. For 1987. GM only produced 1. 35 Limited Ts. making clean coupes like this Buick as exclusive as they are cool. If you're a diehard tri-shield fan. a lover of unique classics. or just a smart investor looking for a good bet on a solid return. this stealthy G-Body is the deal of the year! About This Auction Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it. but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000. 00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have ZERO feedback on eBay. please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. We do not release our reserve prices. so please don't ask! If you see a car you like. don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear from eBay. it means that it was sold by other means. Because we advertise heavily in other mediums. we reserve the right to cancel any eBay listing at any time. If you would like to make a sales visit or arrange an inspection. we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with either yourself or your representative. To do so. contact Donald Bernard at (704)413-4665. Donald's email address is: Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com. For those of you who need to fly in. we can provide transportation to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We can also recommend accommodations within a short distance of our facility. About RK Motors Charlotte Hot Rod magazine named RK Motors Charlotte the #1 destination out of 57 possible places to visit across the United States. Destinations selected included car museums. driving schools. dragstrips. best drives and more. We are honored to have been the only classic car dealer selected. If you ever find yourself in Charlotte. NC give us a call. Our showroom is open by appointment only. Our 80. 00 sq. ft. retail showrooms are located in beautiful Charlotte. North Carolina. We usually have over 300 incredible cars on display. and there's always something new. Feel free to make an appointment. stop in and meet our staff. Each and every one of our employees is an absolute car nut- we do this because we love cars! Check out the feedback on our website from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past. We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately. and our cars even look better in person than in the pictures! We look forward to seeing you soon. Every car that you see for sale is in our physical possession and located at our main facility. 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC 28269. For sales and general information. call us at: (704)413-4665. Our Service Programs Under our innovative Seal of Approval Exit Service buying program. RK Motors Charlotte customers who pay full retail price for a vehicle. receive a comprehensive. multi-point vehicle Exit Service. carried out by our experienced ASE Certified Master Mechanics at the RKM Performance Center. Customers who purchase cars from RK Motors for less than full retail price. or customers who purchase a car and are trading in a vehicle. will receive our Basic Safety Check. performed by our certified and experienced ASE mechanics. prior to delivery of their car. Learn more about the key attributes of Our Service Programs. If you have any questions regarding our service programs. please contact a member of our sales team at (704)413-4665. For international buyers. please note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans worldwide for years. We can provide you with a firm quote for transport to any shipping port in the world in a sealed container and handle the process for you from start to finish. Our domestic and international ground transport solutions are enclosed only. If you wish to use an open carrier. you will need to arrange that. Our Transportation Manager. Gregory Smith. stands ready to help you with your transport & shipping needs. He can be reached at: Greg. Smith@rkmotorscharlotte. com. About the RK Motors Performance Center Regardless if your vehicle is going through our Seal of Approval Exit Service. Basic Safety Check. routine maintenance or a full custom built to your exact specifications. the RKM Performance Center has the knowledge. experience and resources to fulfill your automotive needs. In the world of electronic fuel injection and computer diagnostics. even late model dealerships look a little uncomfortable working on pre-OBD1 cars. There are many independent mechanics and shops that may be able to help. but putting your prized classic in the hands of a stranger is a leap of faith at best. This is exactly why we created the RKM Performance Center. Being proud members of SEMA. ARMO. HRIA and the North Carolina Motorsports Association. the RKM Performance Center is a nationally recognized shop; best known for high level OEM restorations and custom builds. Comprised of ASE certified mechanics. including several Master Technicians. you can feel confident that your car is in capable hands. As fellow enthusiasts. they are passionate about cars and will treat yours with the respect it deserves. Tony Klein Consignment Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-413-4665 Fax: 704-596-5980 Tony. Klein@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gerry Notara Vice Presidentof Operations 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-413-4665 Fax: 704-596-5980 Gerry. Notara@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Donald Berard Sales Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-413-4665 Fax: 704-596-5980 Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gregory Smith Transport Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. 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