Man I loved that car when it first came out! I couldn’t afford it back then! But I bought two monogram 1/24 scale models of that car, and I still have them on my shelf today!👌😂👍 that car was even faster than a stock corvette back then! Amazing! Now a valuable collectible. Great video Steve!👌😎👍continue getting better!
My bride and I test drove a '87 Buick GN back in '89. She was a bit wary of it due to it's sinister appearance, but she liked the interior quite a bit. All was fine, until I failed to resist the urge to step on it- after she was able to pull her head off the headrest, she looked at me and said "take this back to the lot- we ARE NOT getting this car." Yep, I blew it. Oh well, no telling how many tickets I might have ended up with! Steve, you look better each video- can't wait to see you on your own channel, crawling through the junkyard again!
Looking great Steve! I had a crazy fast sleeper grey 87 Limited Turbo-T with grey leather interior and turbine wheels. I’m sorry I sold that car as it’s was my favorite!
To give some real world perspective, I purchased a bone stock GN in April '89, with 18k miles and it ran a best of 14.1 in the quarter mile. Granted it was having traction issues with it's half worn original Eagle GT's, and I was a 22 year old idiot trying to learn how to race. Im sure good tires and a good driver could have done better. The good news is I still own it and it still looks and runs great with only 37 k miles today.
I too recall these new. I remember an article that pitted one of these against a 454 Chevelle. Half track - it was all GN, then the cubic inches started to take over. Regardless, those wheels look perfect on this car, and the few mods are worth the investment. Thank you Mr Magnante and High Octane Classics ~ Chuck
I have always been crazy about these amazing Buick Grand Nationalmusclecars. It's on my bucket list as I can afford them now. I love these incredible Informative & entertaining video reviews, thank you as you always do a phenomenal job
I am original owner of a 28K miles 1987 Grand National bought as a dealer leftover November 3rd 1987, the dealer had 2 black T types, 1 White T Type and i bought the Grand National. The only reason i bought it was March of 1987 i bought a Blk/blk IROC and by Oct 1987 it was T-boned and totalled by some women who drove thru a stop sign,with 5200 miles. Some engine bolt ons, stainless exhaust, cool can, intercooler from *89 turbo trans am, one respray in 2015, Not afraid to run against Dodges and Mustangs at the stop lights!!
I remember going to New England dragway on street nights in the late 80s early 90s and there would always be a dozen or so of these cars there. Some would run in the 10s. It was cool to watch them humiliate the 5.0 mustang guys.
Worked for a beer distributor in Atlanta in '96. The owner had a GNX for a daily driver. He sent a couple mechanics to NC(?) to pick up a low miles (less than 100mi) GNX to put in his car collection. Steve, looking good!
Ive owned 4 of these.....should of kept my last one. Great car. My 87 had the v6 turbo insignia in the center of the steering wheel, not the buick symbol
Ive seen these at the strip, stock and modified. You usually cant tell which until it actually goes. But the last stock one i saw run was going low 13s high 12s iirc. You know they put that same engine in a special model Trans Am!
Hard to believe one of the baddest muscle cars ever to come down the pike was made in the car-lame 80s. I'm ready for some more junk yard crawl action, and I bet Steve is too.
I heard a couple of things about that car 1. Buick understated the HP and torque to keep insurance rates lower 2. Corvette owners were pissed that these cars could beat them at half the price so Buick was ordered to scuttle them.
The Grand National was the only car that GM didn't protect the Corvette from. No other GM car was meant to outperform the Corvette, but somehow, this one slipped through the cracks.
Beautiful car, but the rear deck lid emblem is incorrect, there was no 'intercooled' moniker back there, only on the sides, other then that and I'd rather keep the stock chrome wheels on myself but...not a deal breaker
I have one im going to sell,87 built by cottons..needs a little body work and paint....just put stage 2 heads on it...has all the gnx stuff on it,tons of parts come with it..i have had 8 of them...getting old and i want s 70-72 buick gs...20g
Hey Steve-O, you're a walking/talking automotive encyclopedia Britanicas fella' - In fact, anyone who GPT's your knowledge is a flat out stooge homey. BTW - An '87 G-N with a 85 MPH speedometer ?!? What the hell was Buick thinking Yo ?!? 🚘🔍. 🤷
He's always done them in one take and he's stated that many times. Also, give him some slack, he was very sick and probably tires easily based on his illness.
You look great Steve! Getting stronger every video.
Great to see steve back. Guys a legend !
Looking good Steve. It's great seeing you healing.
God bless you Steve, looking great
Great vid Steve, love the Buick GN 🤜🤛
Well son of a Buick and kiss my Nash, you're doing great Steve! 👍
Wonderful having you back Steve, schooling us on Grand Nationals and life.
The Buick and you are looking smart.
One of my favorites, being a Buick fanatic!! You look great Steve!! I sure wished i had the moneys to afford one of my dream cars!!!
Back in 1987 I had a maroon/silver '83 Ttop Ttype & my buddy showed me up by getting a new '87 GNX & I was in awe of that cars looks & performance ✌💖☮
Thank you Steve!👍
Great to see you back Steve hope your doing well 👍🏻
My favorite car guy with my favorite car!
Great to see you back at it..looks like you never missed a beat.
Getting healthy Steve...Looking strong.
Great review of a very cool car that I lusted over when I was 14. The 80s were great years.
Good seeing you up and moving Steve! Still praying for you
Thank you Steve
It's great to see you working again Steve. Moving and sounding better every day.
Man I loved that car when it first came out! I couldn’t afford it back then! But I bought two monogram 1/24 scale models of that car, and I still have them on my shelf today!👌😂👍 that car was even faster than a stock corvette back then! Amazing! Now a valuable collectible. Great video Steve!👌😎👍continue getting better!
Great to see you up and going. God bless
love you steve keep it up god bless you.
I’ve been missing you Steve! Great to see you doing what you were meant to do!
Walking a lot better! Talking? World class!
Very nice to see you back Steve . You said only two door hard top but my friends 87 GN is in my garage with T tops .
Heeeeeees BACK!! And doing what he does best. God Bless Steve, good to see you up and about 😀
My favorite
Great video Steve... hope you feeling better... stay strong brother
Great to see you Steve! Cool car! 👍🏼
Well done sir, looking Great
My bride and I test drove a '87 Buick GN back in '89. She was a bit wary of it due to it's sinister appearance, but she liked the interior quite a bit. All was fine, until I failed to resist the urge to step on it- after she was able to pull her head off the headrest, she looked at me and said "take this back to the lot- we ARE NOT getting this car." Yep, I blew it. Oh well, no telling how many tickets I might have ended up with!
Steve, you look better each video- can't wait to see you on your own channel, crawling through the junkyard again!
So much great info. Thank You Steve.!!!!
Great job Steve !!!!!!
Welcome back Steve..really appreciate you and your knowledge
Perfect bounty hunter car. Cheers 🇨🇦
Thanks Steve. The GN is one of my favorites. I had a couple of the W body FWD GS Regals with the L67 supercharged 3800.
Maybe Steve can do a video of that oval window some time? It is realy good see him again, that is for sure!
Glad your back can't wait till you're back on roadkill
Looking great Steve! I had a crazy fast sleeper grey 87 Limited Turbo-T with grey leather interior and turbine wheels. I’m sorry I sold that car as it’s was my favorite!
Steve is back!!!!
I love this car always have. Steve is looking great, what a come back.!
Steve, you’re looking great! So glad to see you doing much better
To give some real world perspective, I purchased a bone stock GN in April '89, with 18k miles and it ran a best of 14.1 in the quarter mile. Granted it was having traction issues with it's half worn original Eagle GT's, and I was a 22 year old idiot trying to learn how to race. Im sure good tires and a good driver could have done better.
The good news is I still own it and it still looks and runs great with only 37 k miles today.
I too recall these new. I remember an article that pitted one of these against a 454 Chevelle. Half track - it was all GN, then the cubic inches started to take over. Regardless, those wheels look perfect on this car, and the few mods are worth the investment. Thank you Mr Magnante and High Octane Classics ~ Chuck
I had an 87 T Type for over 20 years. What a great car it was. I miss that car.........................
I have always been crazy about these amazing Buick Grand Nationalmusclecars. It's on my bucket list as I can afford them now. I love these incredible Informative & entertaining video reviews, thank you as you always do a phenomenal job
Daaaang I want that car! And dang Steve is lookin good?
Glad to see ya still at it Steve!!
Who remembers this engine in the 89 Trans Am pace car..
Cool. We have been waiting and hopeful you would be back. Fantastic to see you Steve.
I am original owner of a 28K miles 1987 Grand National bought as a dealer leftover November 3rd 1987, the dealer had 2 black T types, 1 White T Type and i bought the Grand National. The only reason i bought it was March of 1987 i bought a Blk/blk IROC and by Oct 1987 it was T-boned and totalled by some women who drove thru a stop sign,with 5200 miles. Some engine bolt ons, stainless exhaust, cool can, intercooler from *89 turbo trans am, one respray in 2015, Not afraid to run against Dodges and Mustangs at the stop lights!!
Steve, take it for a spin!
1987 Was called a Turbo T. I have a white one with blue interior. It's a Canadian export one. It has a KM speedometer in it
Right On!
Glad to see you up a Around Steve
I remember going to New England dragway on street nights in the late 80s early 90s and there would always be a dozen or so of these cars there. Some would run in the 10s. It was cool to watch them humiliate the 5.0 mustang guys.
Looks like you're doing well, Steve.
I lived through the 80s and that was the hottest thing on the street at the time
good job as always. Hope your feeling better, I had a Grand National loved it !
Worked for a beer distributor in Atlanta in '96. The owner had a GNX for a daily driver. He sent a couple mechanics to NC(?) to pick up a low miles (less than 100mi) GNX to put in his car collection. Steve, looking good!
Steve 🙌
I remember when these were released, everyone's jaw dropped in shock and awe. Even today it still looks like Darth Vader's car.
People were reselling these at a premium before they took delivery. They were just insanely hot.
Ive owned 4 of these.....should of kept my last one. Great car. My 87 had the v6 turbo insignia in the center of the steering wheel, not the buick symbol
Looking good Steve 😊
Steve!!!! 😎👍
Ive seen these at the strip, stock and modified. You usually cant tell which until it actually goes. But the last stock one i saw run was going low 13s high 12s iirc. You know they put that same engine in a special model Trans Am!
nice buick.
Hard to believe one of the baddest muscle cars ever to come down the pike was made in the car-lame 80s.
I'm ready for some more junk yard crawl action, and I bet Steve is too.
I heard a couple of things about that car 1. Buick understated the HP and torque to keep insurance rates lower
2. Corvette owners were pissed that these cars could beat them at half the price so Buick was ordered to scuttle them.
I never knew that the HP was actually that high. Wow. They were one of the best looking muscle cars.
The Grand National was the only car that GM didn't protect the Corvette from. No other GM car was meant to outperform the Corvette, but somehow, this one slipped through the cracks.
Well, maybe that's true for 1987 but the 1989 Turbo TA (with the Buick V-6) also outperformed the '89 Vette.
The turbo Buicks in ‘87 were rated at 245 HP. 👍🏻✌🏻
Steve, Thanks for sharing this one....the Quintessential 80's Muscle Car. Can you share some info on the Beetle in the back ground?
i think a 70 gs 455 skylark stage 1 is my fav. Buick!
Good job 😅
I will take two please. One in Yellow and one in Green....LOL
Beautiful car, but the rear deck lid emblem is incorrect, there was no 'intercooled' moniker back there, only on the sides, other then that and I'd rather keep the stock chrome wheels on myself but...not a deal breaker
I had one of these, it would roast the rear tires, bone stock with the g80. I miss that car ..
Hey Steve. You looking good brother. That's a nice car ... but there's a rusty bent one waiting in a junkyard for you to comment on.
I have one im going to sell,87 built by cottons..needs a little body work and paint....just put stage 2 heads on it...has all the gnx stuff on it,tons of parts come with it..i have had 8 of them...getting old and i want s 70-72 buick gs...20g
Suggestion: Try using "cavernous" instead of "commodious". Smells better without Mike Joy's word.
Why doesn't it say BUICK on the grill?
Great engine but better when put in the sleek '89 TTA.
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In the end Steve says 345 hp but didn't he mean 245 hp?
Comodious means the same size as a public bathroom .😊
If for sale GIVING the PRICE was EXPECTED 😒
Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍. 📏📝📓🎓🍎
Hey Steve-O, you're a walking/talking automotive encyclopedia Britanicas fella' - In fact, anyone who GPT's your knowledge is a flat out stooge homey. BTW - An '87 G-N with a 85 MPH speedometer ?!? What the hell was Buick thinking Yo ?!? 🚘🔍. 🤷
Get your facts straight in your head first and talk slower when presenting. You are hard to follow sometimes.
Don't hate on this man. He's been through hell and still recouping.
Lookin ' good Steve!
He's always done them in one take and he's stated that many times. Also, give him some slack, he was very sick and probably tires easily based on his illness.