ORIGINAL FACTORY CONDITION 1987 Buick Grand National - ONLY 49 MILES !!!

Did you ever dream of buying that brand new jet black Buick Grand National 30 years ago when you were just starting out? You could have been the Big Man On Campus but you just couldn't scrape enough money together at that time to make it a reality. Now you are older and successful and, for once, you are going to get a second chance!

Desperately lookingfor a good home is this beautiful factory original 1987 Buick Grand National with 00049 ORIGINAL MILES.Yes, you read that right...Only 49 miles!This car has never been prepped by a dealer, tagged, inspected, or even made street legal since it was manufactured! It has spent its entire life enclosed and protected in car collections spanningColorado,Idaho, andTexas. This is truly an automotive time capsule!As you can see in the pictures, all of the dealer transport protections,tags, and stickers are still intact just as they were when they were installed by the factory inPontiac,Michiganback in October 1987.

Based on the date of manufacture, this is one of the last Grand Nationals manufactured. While I am not certain of the exact production number of this particular car, it was built very close to the end of GN production. There is a possibly that the car you are looking at could be the last of the breed!

The car has been stored indoors since new. It was started and serviced on a routine basis to maintain fluid and seals until the last owner became ill and was unable to maintain it any longer. That last owner was my late brother and I am now selling this car as part of his estate.

My brother was a huge GN expert. I have received considerable knowledge and advice about this car from some wonderful GN enthusiasts around the world and here is what I know to be true and accurate:

• This is a Fully Optioned 1987 Grand National produced in October 1987 and allocated to a dealer inWest Virginia.
• It has Factory Hatch Roof (T-Tops), not the dealer installed mod that was common and horribly complicated.
• 342 Posi rear end option
• Concert Sound option
• Factory gauges (not the Digital Dash option that routinely failed and was prone to being inaccurate)
• Passenger side rear mirror controller option (that joy-stick looking thing under the instrument cluster)
• Rear Defrost option
• Power windows and locks
• Power seat
• The car sold for just under 19k back in 1987
• All of the documents since this car left the factory are included, as well as some extra goodies that I found at my brother's home that are associated with the Grand National.
• Everything on the car is original including the exhaust system, bumper fillers, and tires (which still hold air pressure).
• The picture below is the sticker located on the underside the trunk lid and shows a full list of all option codes on this car.

My brother owned a successful aircraft maintenance company inSouth Texasand was an avid automobile, motorcycle, and aircraft enthusiast. He had a passion for man-toys! In addition to this car, he had a very fast GMC Typhoon and quite a few other really cool vehicles that have already been sold. He kept this car in immaculate condition with the intention of preserving it in his long-term collection. He liked these cars so much that he actually owned another Grand National that he drove to work on a daily basis. Memories of my niece and her dad routinely spending time caring for these cars are vivid in my mind and there is a real sentimental value attached to this vehicle that I will never be able to get back.

My brother was the documented third owner of this car. I have provenance documents that document chain of ownership right back to the exit doors of the General Motors factory in 1987.

The car has apparently beendrivenbrieflytwice in it's lifetime. Both times were by the original owner. My brother told me that the first owner lived inColoradoon what used to be a vast, abandoned Air Force complex he had purchased. He is said to have stored his car collections in the hangars on the old airfield. When the dealership transport vehicle arrived with this car, it had to be unloaded at the main gate and then driven on the private roads to the hangar for storage. Then, 12 years later, it was driven back to the gate and loaded for shipment to the second owner inIdaho. I was told that the original owner saw to it that all his cars were maintained and started on a weekly basis to keep them in fresh and running condition. The second owner in Idaho purchased the car as part of a package deal and only kept it briefly beforeconsummatinga deal to sell it to my brother in early 2000. When my brother bought this car he was so concerned about someone damaging it during transport that he personally drove his truck and trailer from Texas to Idaho and back to ensure nobody else touched it!

Disclosures:

• The bumper fillers on the car are slightly faded. However, they are fully intact and still quite pliable. They have simply faded over time as they all apparently do. They can be replaced or left as-is by the new owner.
• The original battery is missing in action. No battery will be provided to the buyer.
• The paint condition is unknown. The car has been stored inside all of its life but so much dust has accumulated in the last 2 years that I cannot tell if any cracks are currently present. I have been told that cracking is common with these cars due to the poor paint materials used by GM in the 80's. I can say with certainty, however, that the last time I saw the car before my brother passed away there wereZEROdefects in the paint.
• The gas struts will no longer hold the hood open except for a short period of time.
• The car has never been wrecked or scratched. There are no door dings. The doors do not sag. The panels are aligned just they were when the car came off the line in 1987.

The title for the car is clear. The car is availablefor inspectionbyserious parties upon request with reasonable notice. It is located inSan Marcos,Texas which isabout halfway betweenAustinandSan Antonio on I-35.

Here are some of the extra goodies that come with the car!

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the ultimate Buick Grand National enthusiast. This is very likely that this is the last totally original "right off the transport" Grand National remaining in the world. The original buyer took her right off the truck from the dealership and she has remained in that same condition for over 30 years!

I have set a very modestReserve Price on this car. I encourage you to bid now, bid often, and don't let this incredible deal slip away from you. Youwill never get another Second Chance like this again!

Here are the conditions if you want to bid on this car:

Under NO circumstances will I will end this auction early! If you ask, I will assume you are not a serious bidder.

Under NO circumstances will I disclose the reserve price! If you ask, I will assume you are not a serious bidder.

I am NOT interested in trades of any kind! If you ask, I will assume you are not a serious bidder.

I am NOT interested in offers of consignment or any other such schemes! If you ask, I will immediately block you.

I will NOT accept bids from anyone with less than 10 positive feedbacks – if you place a bid and your feedback is less than 10, I will immediately cancel your bid and block you.

The car is being sold on behalf my late brother's estate. I am the Independent Executor for his estate. Yes, I have authority to sell the car. Yes, I have all the court documents to facilitate the transfer of the vehicle. Please understand, however, that I HAVE NEVER owned or had any direct connection with this car until my brother's passing. I do not know detailed any specifics about the car other than the information I have provided above. I am happy to try to answer all legitimate questions but you must understand that my direct knowledge is somewhat limited.

The winning bidder must submit a $2000 non-refundable deposit (via PayPal or Wire Transfer) within 24 hours of the close of auction.

The winning bidder has 5 business days to complete payment in full for the car. If not completed within 5 business days, I will contact the next highest bidders (in order) and offer the car to them at the winning price.

I will store the vehicle for up to 45 days upon completion of the sale and receipt of funds. I will assist in making the vehicle available for loading if the buyer chooses to have it shipped instead of picking it up.

All costs for shipping and insuring the vehicle after the sale is complete are the sole responsibility of the buyer.

The ONLY forms of payment acceptable for final payment are CASH, WIRE TRANSFER, or an account to account transfer if the buyer has an account with Frost Bank Texas. Under no circumstances will the vehicle or any paperwork associated with it be released until full payment is tendered and 100% confirmed by my bank.

I am starting the bidding at the token price of $1.00 but be advised that I’m fully aware of the fair market value of this vehicle. If you cannot afford to buy it and complete the transaction in the manner and time frame specified, PLEASE don't waste your time or mine! Your bid to purchase this vehicle is a legally binding contract and it will be treated as such. Breach of contract will be dealt with appropriately and I will seek to recover all monies associated with a breach including, but not limited to: damages, the original amount of sale, and attorney’s fees.

Thank you for taking the time to view my auction. God bless you and happy bidding! Photo Gallery - click to enlarge Interior Gallery - click to enlarge Engine Gallery - click to enlarge Window Sticker Gallery - click to enlarge Manuals Gallery - click to enlarge

Additional photos available here:

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Manuals:http://tiny.cc/GrandNational-Manuals

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