1987 Buick Regal Limited Turbo-T

Description

With the muscle car era ended in the early 1970s, a new era of American performance cars was just beginning. In 1978, Buick's freshly revised Regal coupe could be optioned with a turbocharged V6 engine. The car was continually refined as production continued, but more importantly, performance continued to improve. Unlike the blacked-out Grand National, the Turbo-T offered the same engine, with the only visual clues to its performance being turbo vane wheels, a sporty steering wheel, and a turbo boost gauge. 1987 would mark the highest output, allowing the Turbo-T to sprint to 60 in just 6.1 seconds and complete the quarter mile in 13.85 seconds at 99.2 mph. The Buick Regal Turbo-T blended subtle styling, superb comfort, and stellar performance perfectly.

Highlights 

• One of only 1,035 examples built

• Powered by a 3.8-liter turbocharged V6 with electronic fuel injection, rated at 245 horsepower 

• Four-speed automatic transmission

• Finished in White with a burgundy velour interior 

• It is reported that in 2005, the engine was rebuilt with ported and polished cylinder heads, Comp Cams 218/218 roller camshaft, 009 43 lb injectors, Precision TA 49 turbo, Houston downpipe with a cutout, Orange Stripe 3,000 rpm stall speed torque converter, and RJC head gaskets and power plate 

• Additional improvements to this Buick include an XP fuel pump, LT1 mass air flow sensor, Red Armstrong 93 turning chip, Bilstein shock absorbers, steel braided brake lines with a brass proportioning valve, front frame braces, and rear seat braces with extra body bushings 

• Upgraded Pioneer AM/FM/CD radio with USB and AUX inputs 

• Window tint has been applied to the windows

• Displaying just under 90,000 miles at the time of listing 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Air-to-air intercooler 

• Limited slip differential 

• Auxiliary analog boost gauge 

• Exterior sport styling package 

• Quick ratio power steering 

• Grand Touring suspension 

• Electric windows 

• Power disc brakes

• Power door locks 

• Air conditioning 

• Electrically adjustable front driver bench seat 

• Remote-controlled side-view mirrors 

• Locking glove box 

• Cruise control 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor headliner sagging 

• Driver's seat showing minor wear consistent with the mileage 

• Inoperable power antenna 

• Cracked bumper fillers 

• Minor paint imperfections consistent with the age and mileage 

• The air conditioning blows warm 

Included

• Turbo-branded floor mats 

• Spare parts 

• Owner's manual 

• Service invoices

Ownership History 

The clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report begins with this 1987 Buick Regal Turbo-T in April 1993, with 78,850 miles indicated at the time. The current owner purchased the car in September 1997 with approximately 79,000 miles and has enjoyed it ever since.