Single-Owner 12k-Mile 1987 Buick Turbo-T WE4
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Description
In 1987, Buick’s GNX was outrunning twin-turbo Corvettes, and its Grand National sibling was outrunning everything else. And while those final-year G-body hot rods grabbed the headlines, Buick also offered a sleeper: the Turbo-T.
Formerly known as the T-Type, the 1987 Turbo-T was a Grand National minus the flash. It was powered by the same intercooled turbo V6 with sequential fuel injection and a distributor-less ignition system. It made the same 245 horses and tire-burning 355 pound-feet of torque. And it passed its prodigious power through the same beefy auto transmission and 10-bolt rear end.
But there was no rear spoiler, no chrome wheels, no Grand National badges, and no fancy interior. In fact, it wore lightweight aluminum wheels and bumper brackets, making it theoretically faster than a GN. And only the hood bulge, “T” badges, and “3.8 SFI Turbo” emblems gave away its 13-second abilities to potential challengers.
This 1987 Turbo-T is clean inside, out, and under, and only shows 12,878 miles since new. Plus, it has the desirable WE4 appearance package, which includes black bumpers and exterior trim. And as only 1,547 WE4s were produced in 1987, it is incredibly rare.
Highlights
Factory lightweight Buick Turbo-T wearing the rare WE4 appearance package
(LC2) 3.8-liter turbocharged V6 rated at 245 hp and 355 lb-ft of torque
(MX0) TH200-4R four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive
Finished in (19U) Black with (82B) Gray interior
(Y56) T package
(WE4) appearance package with (W02) blackout trim
(VD6) and (VD7) lightweight aluminum front and rear bumper brackets
(C60) air conditioning
Clean CARFAX History Report
Features
Light modifications include a TurboTweak PROM “chip” with newer MAF, cold-air intake, and exhaust with Pypes mufflers
Factory options include:
(N89) 15x7-inch aluminum wheels wearing 215/65R15 BF Goodrich tires
(J50) front disc, rear drum brakes with vacuum brake system conversion
(FE3) sport suspension
(G87) 8.5-inch 10-bolt rear end
(G80) positraction differential
(AR9) reclining bucket seats
(A31) power windows
(AU3) power locks
(K34) cruise control
(UX1) AM/FM/Cassette with equalizer and (UW4) Concert Sound speakers
85-mph speedometer, 6,000-rpm tachometer, 15-psi boost, and fuel level gauges
Known Imperfections
Hood, trunk, and roof were repainted the correct black color due to an incorrect car cover being used for storage in the early 2000s
Small paint chip on driver side door has been touched up
Some common paint spidering on nose
Chrome round covers missing from radio knobs
Included
Keys
Owner’s manuals
GM warranty booklet from original owner
Original broadcast sheet
Dennis Kirban and Steven Dove Buick books
Spare tire and jack
Original Powermaster brake system
Ownership History
The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this 1987 Buick Turbo-T in New York and New Jersey. According to its CARFAX history, it is a single-owner vehicle.
Additional Notes
A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.
Contact: William Cooper Phone: 469.463.4542 email: wcooper@hagerty.com
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Single-Owner 12k-Mile 1987 Buick Turbo-T WE4
