1-Of-525 1985 Buick Regal T-Type WH1 Designer’s Package

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

“The Buick is by far the meanest-looking. It is also the fastest…its turbocharged V6 engine puts out 20 more horsepower than either the Olds or the Chevy.” Car and Driver’s 1985 G-body comparison test was no comparison: the 1985 Grand National easily outran the V8-powered Monte SS and 442 — and that was a year before Buick gave its turbo V6 an intercooler and 35 extra horsepower.

Clearly, the 1985 “hot air” Regal was no slouch. Whether in GN or T-Type form, its 3.8L V6 wore an AiResearch T3 turbocharger, high-tech sequential fuel injection, and a distributor-less ignition. At 15 pounds of boost it made an impressive 200 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. That engine lived in a stylish midsize body with a strong perimeter frame, a responsive coil-spring suspension, and a roomy, comfortable interior. All things considered, it was a lovely place to win a drag race.

Only 2,100 1985 Buick Regal T-Types were produced — but this particular T-Type was ordered with the rare two-tone WH1 Designer’s Package, making it one of only 525 built that year. A previous owner replaced the turbocharger and painted it all black for that sinister GN look. This rare Buick is now offered by the selling dealer in Georgia with a clean CARFAX history report and a clean Illinois title.

Factory Equipment 

• (WH1) Designer’s Package includes: 

  • (T43) Spoiler 

  • (D86) Two-tone black/charcoal and matching bumper fillers 

  • (DL4) Two-tone stripe 

  • (W11) T-Type option   

• (LM9) Turbocharged 3.8L V6 rated at 200 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque 

• (MX0) 4-speed TH-2004R automatic transmission with overdrive 

• (G87) 8.5” 10-bolt rear end with 3.42 gears and limited-slip differential 

• (FE2) Gran Touring suspension 

• (N90) 15” aluminum T-Type wheels now wearing Cooper tires 

• (82I) Gray interior  

• (AM6) Split bench seat 

• (U52) Digital dashboard 

• (CF5) Astro Roof 

• (C68) Digital dual-zone climate control 

• (UW4) Concert Sound stereo 

• Clean CARFAX history report 

Modifications 

• Refinished in all black  

• Chrome grille and emblems have been painted black 

• Tinted windows 

• Upgraded speakers 

Documentation 

• Clean CARFAX history report

Known Imperfections 

• Imperfections on front bumper and driver side front bumper molding is loose 

• Paint chips in headlight trim 

• Wheels show wear 

• Digital dashboard works intermittently

• Digital climate control is inoperable

• Power steering pump leaks

Ownership History

The accompanying clean CARFAX history report lists Illinois registration since 1987. The car now resides in Georgia and is offered by the selling dealer with a clean Illinois title.