1990 Buick Reatta Convertible

Description

Handcrafted luxury does not need to cost a fortune. The 1988–91 Reatta was Buick’s personal luxury car, and each one was hand built at the Reatta Craft Center in Lansing, Michigan. The cars moved from station to station on computer-guided platforms, allowing workers additional time and care in assembly. To prove the point, each car included a “Craftsman’s Log” detailing the process.  

Under the bold body, designed by David McIntosh, the front-drive Reatta featured the powertrain of its sibling, the Riviera, including the smooth “LN3” 3.8-liter V6 with tuned-port fuel injection and counter-rotating balance shaft. Along with a “4T60” four-speed automatic transaxle, the Reatta was equipped with four-wheel independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes with ABS.  

The 1990–91 Reatta received a revised instrument panel and console that replaced the troublesome electronic touchscreen wizardry of the 1988–89 cars with conventional controls. These improvements, and the addition of the convertible model, resulted in 8,515 Reattas produced in 1990, including 2,132 drop-tops. Little wonder 1990 was the most popular of the handcrafted Reatta’s four-year run. 

Highlights 

• Hand built at Reatta Craft Center in Lansing, Michigan 

• Finished in Sterling Silver Metallic (13) over a Slate (983) leather interior 

• White (11T) power convertible top  

• Fuel-injected 3.8-liter V6 with balance shafts 

• 4T60 four-speed automatic transaxle with overdrive 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Optional 16-way power driver’s seat 

• Optional CD player with Graphic Equalizer 

• Digital instrument cluster 

• Driver Information Center (DIC) with diagnostics and trip info 

• Power windows, locks, and mirrors  

Known Imperfections 

• One small stone peck in windshield 

• Center brake light not working 

• Cassette deck never used to condition is unknown 

Included 

• Owner’s manual 

• Craftsman’s Log 

• Keys and fobs 

Ownership History 

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this 1990 Buick Reatta Convertible in Michigan from new, and with the current owner since 2021. It is said to have been purchased from a member of the “Reatta Club” at the Sloan Museum Auto Show. 

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: Craig Zimmerman  Phone: 586.707.5811‬  email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com