It’s Monterey Car Week, where a slew of interesting and highly-desirable automobiles are being auctioned off for those with the money. Yesterday, a very fine example of a 1987 Buick Regal GNX hammered down at Mecum.
The Regal GNX in question was unit 327 of 547 produced in the one-year production run. The car clocked 42,661 miles, which is a far cry from the 8.5-mile example that sold for $200k earlier this year. In that regard, it’s great to see that a normal guy can still get one of these black beauties.
Like all other 1987 Buick Regal GNX units produced, this one is powered by the turbocharged 3.8L V6 engine mated to an automatic gearbox. Sinister black paint wraps the body, while a gray interior adorns the cabin. Mecum’s description states that the unit here won many GNX shows.
Hitting the block with no reserve, this Regal GNX hammered down for $50,600. That was the 8th highest sale of the day, right behind an 1988 BMW M5. It was also the second highest GM sale from yesterday, after a 1969 Camaro Z/28 that saw $80,300 – the second highest of the day. The overall leader from yesterday was a 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, which brought in $137,500.
Comments
God one day when I win the lottery it will be in my driveway an its worth a lot more
If it’s in your driveway, it means you’re putting miles on it. It’ll only be worth less.
LOL! The 4 people that down-voted your comment, have no clue when it comes to the world of car collecting.
MORE MILES=LESS MONEY.
People buy this car with emotions not real sense. By today’s standards it is slow and can’t handle. The new Vette will be the new marker for the price of cars. The article mentions one selling for $200,000. Think of all the way more capable cars that could be had for that price.
I just saw one on Friday at a car show. The guy had a standard Grand National there, along with the GNX. The GNX had 1,600 original miles on it. Beautiful machines!!!
Love buick Regals but the mistake Buick made with the new ones is a lack of HP.why didn’t they pump up the regal with the camaro 335hp motor i’ll never understand.when reviews gawk all over the Kia Stinger all they talk about is how its faster then the Regal GS or GN ,whatever..HP sells.
GM’s idea of performance on their “regular vehicles” (not named Corvette or Camaro) is now the “RS” Package. It costs ~$2,500 and consists of stickers and black wheels. Unfortunately, the Regal GS is, more or less, in line with this boring philosophy. Brembo front brakes, Recaro seats, 310hp, but with a lame exterior. The car could have been so much more. A 21st century Grand National would have been nice to see!
Boring, uninspiring, mundane, vanilla, stale, uninteresting, dull, etc.. All adjectives that come to mind for Barra’s GM lineup.