New Documentary Looks To Capture The Magic Of The Buick Regal Grand National
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Before GM made at high-performance statement with the Cadillac CTS-V, they did it with the Buick Regal Grand National of the 1980’s. And if you pay enough attention to a random assortment of automotive forums and Facebook threads, you will quickly take notice on how many people have been calling for a reincarnation of the turbocharged 3.8-liter cast-iron V6 sleeper that looked completely ordinary, if not slightly sinister thanks to its black paint. Indeed, the car was completely uncharacteristic from what was known from the Buick brand in the 1980’s. Heck, even Pontiac Trans Ams and Chevrolet Corvettes were better off leaving the Grand National alone. The car was that special, very much like today’s CTS-V.
It’s finally come to the point where a documentary of the storied vehicle had to be made, which you can see the trailer for yourself just below. Titled “Black Air: The Buick Grand National Documentary” and directed by Andrew Filippone Jr, the documentary features veteran automotive writers and elder GM employees involved in the Grand Nationals development. Look for it in 2012. You can also follow it on Facebook and Twitter.
Source: Autoblog
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I love it!
I think you meant cast iron V6…
Thanks for fixing it.
(87 GN owner)
And before that was the 1957 fuel injected “Black Widdow” cars.
but I digress.
The GN and GNX were special cars because they embraced technology for performance sake, and proved that concept with stunning speed for the day.
I can’t wait to see the next gen smallblock with its direct injection technology,
I hope we see tubo varients that can make the old 3.8 proud. With anny luck
the new Cadillac ATS-V may just lead it’s class in performance.
We fans of the old GNX will take ours in BLACK.
Bring it back. I’ll be ready for a new car when my lease ends in March 2013, and I would buy a Buick Grand National without even thinking about it. Bring it back please.