For nearly five decades, the Buick LeSabre was a true fixture of the Buick lineup, taking up the role of premium full-size motoring in the automaker’s stable. First arriving in 1959, Buick produced eight generations of the LeSabre before replacing it with the Buick Lucerne in 2006. In that time, the LeSabre nameplate was applied to coupes, sedans, convertibles, and station wagons, and even a few sporty model variants to boot. This is one of those sporty LeSabres.
In the late ‘80s, the Buick Regal Grand National and GNX were the last word in Buick performance. However, the Buick LeSabre was offered with a T-Type package that included a few unique options taking after the muscle-bound Regal, at least in terms of aesthetics.
The 1988 Buick LeSabre T-Type followed through on its sporting appearance with a 3.8L V6 tuned to produce 165 horsepower and 210 pound-feet of torque, all of which was fed to a four-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels, exclusively.
To access the powerplant, the 1988 Buick LeSabre T-Type came equipped with a front-hinged hood, making it even more unusual – and cool.
The T-Type also comes with a number of interior touches, such as a floor-mounted shifter and new seats. Check out that three-spoke steering wheel and the squared-off gauges!
This particular 1988 Buick LeSabre T-Type looks well-maintained, and comes with air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, an AM/FM radio, and a cassette player. The odometer reads in at 62,828 miles.
Now, this old-school coupe is up for sale for $7,495 in Hilton, New York.
So then – does this 1988 Buick LeSabre T-Type have what it takes to make the cut, or does it simply leave you rattled? Let us know by leaving a comment, and make sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more Buick LeSabre news, Buick news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
Source: ClassicCars.com
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What a bargain! That 3800 has another 200K miles left in it!!
That thing is pretty cool! Maybe not $7500 cool, but in that condition 5 maybe 6 sounds realistic.
What a great car. I sold a handful of those brand new and they were fast for that time. They handled well, got great MPG’s, were reliable as heck and kind of a sleeper car. If I recall, there were not many of them sold. At the $7500, it seems to be a good price if the car is solid and has not been wrecked. Like Jerry said above, that car/engine has another 200K left in it.
When I was a teenager in late 80’s / early 90’s, I always thought this coupe body style of this Buick was really good looking.
Interior is a bit pedestrian even for the day, but i really thought the car’s sheet metal looked great.
Looks really good in black, too. All T-Types do…
I would drive this every day, very well kept, however, I would offer $3k tops.
I guess I’m the only one not very impressed. I find it now as I found it then, basic. I think it was a decent car for you Mom or Wife who wanted something sporty.
To appreciate this car you gotta be from that late 80’s era. Not many of these are left out there. Very sleek appearance. The ’87 interior was one of the best of it’s time. The dash was basic but the seats were better than the GNs. Mine is an ’87 with under 35k Mike’s on it and was one of the very few that had the original metal trunk spoiler on it and the LeSabre Grand National red power 6 emblem floor mats. It’s all original and because of that it’s won 14 car show awards including the Buick Northeastern Regional. This all being said I’ve been offered $12,000 for mine so I think your price is solid on yours. I know Midwest Buick sold an ’89 for $8k about 3 years ago. If it’s original you’ve got a Buick gem.
Great car!!! I have the same one with 46,000 miles.$6600. 314 226 4927