1987 Buick Regal Turbo T | 465 whp | Got Boost??

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  • @allergictoglobalists
    @allergictoglobalists 5 років тому +154

    The regal and grand national are the ultimate 80s car. Love them.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому +3

      Very cool 👊

    • @EASTCOASTIMPERIAL
      @EASTCOASTIMPERIAL 5 років тому +5

      @Eric Clapper - my dad said those GN’s were running everything down in that time. I heard ppl were stealing them left and right. My boss now just shared a story with me a few months ago, he had 2 and both stolen.

    • @allergictoglobalists
      @allergictoglobalists 5 років тому +1

      @@EASTCOASTIMPERIAL I have an uncle who has 3 of them. The one he races is on UA-cam under Mark Jackson 8 second grand national. His street car runs low 10s. They are awesome cars. Bring back lots of memories for sure. They just look mean.

    • @EASTCOASTIMPERIAL
      @EASTCOASTIMPERIAL 5 років тому +1

      @Eric Clapper - he has 3 pcs of history!!!!!

    • @jaysaenz4964
      @jaysaenz4964 5 років тому +5

      I like the Monte Carlo ss

  • @MannyFresh1x
    @MannyFresh1x 5 років тому +79

    Damn those rims really set this car off 😍

    • @gregory.garrett280
      @gregory.garrett280 5 років тому +2

      Dem' rimz n dat' beat set that gangsta sh*t off..!

    • @w3lder4life85
      @w3lder4life85 3 роки тому +6

      I hate people who ruin gbody by putting 24's on them

    • @rayman1230
      @rayman1230 3 роки тому

      Literally clicked the video just to say this if the comment wasn't already said. The BEST wheels,( and size) I've ever seen on a G body

    • @timothyvandyke-lc1oi
      @timothyvandyke-lc1oi Рік тому

      @@gregory.garrett280 in

  • @Jimmyxsx
    @Jimmyxsx 5 років тому +296

    When GM used to make good buicks👍

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому +11

      Right?!?! What the hell happened?

    • @philllsxga.7737
      @philllsxga.7737 5 років тому +5

      Exactly! What the hell happened?!? Buicks are not Buicks! Take a modern so called Buick apart!
      And the so called Buick encore is made in Korea! The VIN number starts with a K! Wtf is that?!? But people are uneducated and keep buying them thinking they are buying a Buick!
      Fooled again...

    • @fordsrule35
      @fordsrule35 5 років тому +7

      @@philllsxga.7737 True but 80% of the stuff we now buy in the U.S. Isn't made here anymore. Thank Bill Clinton for signing NAFTA.

    • @philllsxga.7737
      @philllsxga.7737 5 років тому +2

      @@fordsrule35 my Silverado was built in Indiana, transmission and engine U S also.
      It's not difficult. Just look at the window sticker. Uneducated consumers made it this way...

    • @estpst
      @estpst 5 років тому +2

      I had the regular Buick Regal, and it was horrible. Dash plastic cracked after a month new, seat upholstery tore after three years, horrible handling. Wish I kept my 1980 Monte Carlo a much better car.

  • @msk3905
    @msk3905 3 роки тому +4

    I was Mustang guy back in the 80s - 90s but always loved the GNs and Regals the only reason that I didn’t buy one was the two friends that had them couldn’t keep from them getting stollen so I didn’t want to deal with that. This is one of if not the nicest looking T Type I’ve seen to date, love that you kept it mostly stock looking on outside and inside, love the wheels & color and you made IMO excellent mods. Great job guy!

  • @jose_s_bam7938
    @jose_s_bam7938 5 років тому +30

    I'm a working man, I see a Buick Regal/GNX I click like.

    • @EvilishDem0nic8732WhatItDo
      @EvilishDem0nic8732WhatItDo 5 років тому +6

      I'm a homeless man , I see a Regal T type ,I click

    • @johnrickard8512
      @johnrickard8512 5 років тому +3

      I'm a technophile. But when I hear a Buick 3800, I click like. Phenomenal engine - someone should resurrect it.

    • @McRemmyBaby
      @McRemmyBaby 5 років тому +1

      Lol

  • @richki.24
    @richki.24 5 років тому +21

    1986/1987 Buick T-Type, GN and GNX are on my bucket list ...

  • @EnsVibes
    @EnsVibes 5 років тому +8

    OWner is humble about the work on its car, its clean and beautiful

  • @shawng7902
    @shawng7902 2 роки тому +2

    I swear I come back to this video once a month at least. That metallic blue totally changed my whole idea of mine going back white. I cant get over how good it looks with the chrome.

  • @djsonfire0001
    @djsonfire0001 5 років тому +23

    The Stance/wheel tire combo and look at this car catch you right off! Did a great job on not going to crazy and far on this car let the stock lines and the good looks carry it through..pimp ride!!

  • @rawsketch
    @rawsketch 5 років тому +65

    I like the T-Types more than the GNs. What a classy sleeper, I LOVE that color too. Badass car!

    • @SilentMovements305
      @SilentMovements305 5 років тому +1

      Not really a sleeper wit that visible intercooler

    • @EASTCOASTIMPERIAL
      @EASTCOASTIMPERIAL 5 років тому

      @SilentMovement 305 - RoFLLL.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      rawsketch agreed. Look closely and it’s less of a sleeper but I’m with you 👊

    • @charlesneff6
      @charlesneff6 5 років тому

      Couldn't agree more on the color man this thing is crazy

    • @rawsketch
      @rawsketch 5 років тому

      @Ben W T-Types came in multiple colors while the GN only came in all black. I like the contrast of chromed bumpers while the rest of the car's trim is blacked out.

  • @lsvip1820
    @lsvip1820 5 років тому +59

    Love it. Perfect stance and wheel choice. But love how original the paint is. Nice clean build.

    • @patrickmike2524
      @patrickmike2524 5 років тому +2

      Ross Lynn it’s amazing how a box on wheels can look sexy as fuck with the right stance

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому +1

      Ross Lynn it’s set up just right

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому +1

      Patrick Mike isn’t that the truth

    • @norgepalm7315
      @norgepalm7315 5 років тому

      @@patrickmike2524 box Chevy be bingo

    • @soultrain4409
      @soultrain4409 5 років тому

      Agreed. Wheels, stance, Color, motor, EVERYTHING is on point. That things a Champion

  • @20pieceshawty26
    @20pieceshawty26 5 років тому +90

    This is a beautiful machine im in love😍😍👍🏾👍🏾

  • @kaeschievink7802
    @kaeschievink7802 5 років тому +28

    This car stock was killn the vettes back then.Thank you guys love this car!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому +1

      That’s what I’ve heard. Glad you liked this one

    • @mikerose9313
      @mikerose9313 5 років тому

      yeah i remember some of the gm tech guys claiming they had to lie about the horsepower levels to get it to be approved. Was supposed to be able to get 300 plus horsepower with a mild tune, and Corvette got maybe 250 at the time.

    • @erikcapozzi2760
      @erikcapozzi2760 4 роки тому +1

      @@mikerose9313 don't forget the c4 zr1 with the Mercury/lotus Dohc 5.7 that made 375 horsepower

    • @erikcapozzi2760
      @erikcapozzi2760 4 роки тому +1

      @JB GTO c4 zr1 with a Dohc 5.7 made 375hp . and the 350tpis made 240crank horses. which isn't much but NOBODY was making fast cars . the mustang wasn't fast.the Camaro wasn't fast. Dodge didn't even have a sports car,The oil crisis wrecked sports/muscle cars and Japan took over until the 90s when Chevy came out with the Fuel injected LS and Ford started making the debatable Mod motors that did the job to an extent , Dodge was also hanging on with some decent engines that could make okay power

  • @petrolhead8851
    @petrolhead8851 5 років тому +4

    Sickest t-type I’ve ever laid eyes on! Perfect wheels with perfect stance,and the little details like the grand national 6 emblem printed on the wheel’s center cap,and the rpm tachometer! That color is fucking clean too

  • @bradleyvantassal8328
    @bradleyvantassal8328 5 років тому +17

    Got rid of the whole idea because it was faster than the Corvette. GM didn't want to piss off their loyal base.

  • @turbosammy6085
    @turbosammy6085 5 років тому +21

    AWESOMELY DONE TURBO BUICK!!!! I have a 87 Buick Grand National I wish mine was as clean as this one!!! 😎👍👍

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Turbo Sammy he’s kept this car very clean

  • @TechyRodsWire
    @TechyRodsWire 5 років тому +14

    I’m a simple man I go to work and come home I just want one of these in my garage to look at and take out on sundays ❤️❤️❤️

  • @turbocarr7477
    @turbocarr7477 5 років тому +30

    Nice!!
    Owner's like "dont crash please!"

  • @impslap7620
    @impslap7620 5 років тому +4

    You hit my soft spot with this one. I love my '87 Turbo Regal Limited. One thing to mention is the Astroroof (sunroof) is a relatively rare option too. 465whp may not sound like a lot but these types of cars put the power down really well. Mad props.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому +1

      Awesome! And I laugh at the people that say it’s not much power.

    • @omarescamilla6223
      @omarescamilla6223 5 років тому

      They make power at low rpm!

  • @snipervision1
    @snipervision1 5 років тому +10

    Awesome ride. Brings back great memories. You need to showcase more cars like this for sure.

  • @kevinbreese5739
    @kevinbreese5739 5 років тому +6

    Damn, that Regal is so clean, given it's age! The engine bay is gorgeous, and I love the stance and the wheels. Really damn nice overall.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Yeah, really clean car inside and out

  • @dexterpoole1625
    @dexterpoole1625 5 років тому +3

    You couldn't have built that car any better, perfectly put together

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Nice compliment for Lawrence. Hope he sees this one

  • @masonl8128
    @masonl8128 5 років тому +8

    Got a buddie who has a white T-Type that's putting 460 at the wheels and grandma's ride is scary as hell being so quick, he's still running factory brakes and suspension which is the reason it's so sketchy at speed.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      mason l get some brakes and suspension!

  • @filipinofantasy
    @filipinofantasy 5 років тому +5

    My uncle had a gmc cyclone and my cousin had a typhoon. Damn those trucks made me a GM fan

  • @G8GTJav
    @G8GTJav 5 років тому +12

    Man, that is nice Turbo-T! Stance and wheel fitment look perfect. Jealous right now. Wish I had hung on to mine. Glad he didn't do a LS swap.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      G8GTJav he’s keeping it what it was and then some. Clean car

  • @daviddntait
    @daviddntait 5 років тому +8

    So glad it still has the 3.8 Turbo! LS swaps are great dont get me wrong, but it's getting out of hand already with the damn "LS EVERYTHING" movement! Car is fantastic by the way.

    • @kcirrednosrednad3596
      @kcirrednosrednad3596 5 років тому +1

      Indeed it is. When I was younger I was strictly a ford guy. Had my share of Mustangs. Now that I am a little older 47, I have now put a fumf away for my future buick grand national. Got to have one. 3.8 turbo sounds fun to me.

    • @daviddntait
      @daviddntait 4 роки тому

      @Sir Honks-Alot haha! You sick bastard! Lol

  • @CrusaderforChrist86
    @CrusaderforChrist86 5 років тому +5

    That is one badass car. Perfect stance, great color, and awesome wheels.

  • @mikey_gc8
    @mikey_gc8 5 років тому +4

    That in-car launch audio is AMAZING 👂🏻👏

  • @avantgardeaclue
    @avantgardeaclue 5 років тому +6

    Can't believe thats original paint. Gorgeous car

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      avantgardeaclue crazy right?! So clean

  • @modgrip805
    @modgrip805 5 років тому +3

    Best stance I've ever seen on a T. Beautiful.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      He really set this one up right imo too

  • @garynordby6789
    @garynordby6789 5 років тому +3

    Perfect build and you did a perfect job showing us this amazing ride

  • @turbo6598
    @turbo6598 5 років тому +5

    Iona Grand National and these cars are phenomenal I love how kept the V6 turbo and didn't change a thing. These cars go up to 1000 horsepower Easley

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Cool. He’s kept this in great condition and has plans to get 800 whp next

  • @quincygaming9529
    @quincygaming9529 5 років тому +2

    Love the little grand national turbo logo on the wheels. Nice touch.

  • @gtgffr638
    @gtgffr638 5 років тому +16

    Now that's a CAR..big Sean. .keep up the good work bro

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Thanks! Yeah, he’s kept this car in great shape and just enough done to be cooler than stock

    • @jasons3721
      @jasons3721 5 років тому

      @@AutotopiaLA "cooler than stock" Haha literally in every interpretation of that sentence.
      And btw, thx for taking the time to put this video out for us all. Great car.👍

  • @lovehometheater
    @lovehometheater 5 років тому +6

    This was a nice vid bringing me back to my days of my 87 GN! Thank you for posting, lovely car build!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Frankie C thanks. Great car 👊

  • @SorryWereOpen247
    @SorryWereOpen247 5 років тому +12

    Neighbor three doors down has a Grand National with 2700 miles genuine and that grey/miulti-color bird Buick "Free-Spirit" Regal mint....The GN still has the dealership mat and seat covers along with that "New-car smell" from 1987...The FS has an "MSO" title !!!!
    FORGET ABOUT IT !!!!!...He will NOT sell either !!!

  • @timdawg918
    @timdawg918 5 років тому +1

    That's still a pretty high dollar build! But so flipping sweet! Love that car! Thanks for checking it out

  • @neooneZ1
    @neooneZ1 5 років тому +8

    love the Regal... almost had a new one back in 87. was 14K out the door

    • @captinbeyond
      @captinbeyond 3 роки тому

      I had an 87 but guess I got stuck cause it was more than 14k.

  • @deltacoman6950
    @deltacoman6950 4 роки тому +1

    Still of all the vids ive seen, this particular car is probably the best one ive seen. Absolutely amazing piece of work

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 роки тому +1

      We try to get something for everyone here. This is a class car

  • @seekingtruth6822
    @seekingtruth6822 2 роки тому

    1987 was a great year for all GM vehicles, Olds, Buick, Chevrolet and Pontiac. Wished I had this one back when. I was 16 back in '87 as well brother. Thanks for the Video

  • @chapmanmerchant
    @chapmanmerchant 4 роки тому +2

    thankyou for not killing the v6 build

  • @slimmyhendrix4067
    @slimmyhendrix4067 5 років тому +5

    32 years 👋 23 years ehhh. It's all about the same. The Original Paint Job does look amazing though 👌

  • @TroyRejholec
    @TroyRejholec 5 років тому +1

    I had a 1986 T-type Regal the exact same color and with the astro roof. Awesome to see these cars are still around and enjoyed.

  • @tbrackett9344
    @tbrackett9344 5 років тому +1

    I was 16 when this car came out. A friend in high school had one and i have never been in a turbo regal. I made a comment to him that this was a beautiful car but what's the big deal. I'm 47 now and to this day my wrinkled star b-hole is still stuck to the pavement next to the " covered bridge" in Smyrna Ga. Took a little while for my internal organs to go back in place. I said "GOT IT"! Good Times!

  • @hernandocortez6351
    @hernandocortez6351 5 років тому +10

    232 cubic inches making 465 whp. Very impressive.

    • @badlilstang
      @badlilstang 5 років тому +3

      They make MUCH more than that when built... My dad's made 507rwhp and still had more in it.. Put htem on E85 and easily have a 600rwhp car that you can daily drive easily.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      It really is and there’s so much more that can be made if desired

    • @SinWillFindYouOut
      @SinWillFindYouOut 4 роки тому +1

      231ci. But who's counting?

    • @turbo_ivo
      @turbo_ivo 4 роки тому

      only 21 psi? must have ALL the timing

  • @bigtexas7580
    @bigtexas7580 5 років тому +1

    In 2015 I had an 87 Turbo T, black with GNX rims and a 1986 Grand National with GNX rims also. Best time of my life was when I had those cars. If you ever get a turbo buick never sell it or you'll certainly regret it. Believe me, I know.

  • @lcriveralcr1627
    @lcriveralcr1627 15 днів тому

    My pops had one of these in the early 2000s in his 20s saw a picture of him with it and man fell in love with this car

  • @jurkjiggler5818
    @jurkjiggler5818 5 років тому +5

    That paint is actually 33 yrs old....love the body style of these cars.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Jurk Jiggler glad I’m not an accountant 😂

  • @joeygivan2726
    @joeygivan2726 10 місяців тому

    One of my favorite episodes and definitely a well worth series of rides to watch!. Thanks Chris and team :)

  • @Des420
    @Des420 5 років тому +3

    One of the coolest cars on the channel so far.

  • @themarathoncontinues9884
    @themarathoncontinues9884 5 років тому +2

    WoW! I remember so many of these as a youngster in So. Cal. Loved this video

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      I do too! Glad you enjoyed the video 👊

  • @13mudgirl
    @13mudgirl 5 років тому +1

    That part where you said, "we are definately going for a drive, so hold on man" is that what heaven looks like?

  • @torres3800
    @torres3800 5 років тому +7

    Nothing against lowriders, but I'm glad this beauty wasn't converted into one. Resto-mod 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 i was Soo glad I came across this video.

    • @mikesteelheart
      @mikesteelheart 5 років тому

      Most low rider enthusiasts wouldn't even be interested in a T-type. Instead of spending 15k on one, they can get a clean regular Regal for half that and put the rest into extensive customization. Plus I think most would prefer the sound of a V8 with glass packs for cruisin'.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому +3

      I agree with mikesteelheart here

  • @keithbjelland1813
    @keithbjelland1813 5 років тому +1

    That is one of the nicest Buick regal I have ever had the pleasure of seeing.

  • @Brad772006
    @Brad772006 5 років тому +7

    Thought it was a Gran National at first. Like it equally as much.

    • @Sideler74
      @Sideler74 5 років тому

      It was known as a Buick Regal "T-Type"

    • @marcellowheeler88
      @marcellowheeler88 5 років тому

      Basically the same car lol

  • @SM-eu5xl
    @SM-eu5xl 5 років тому

    Awesome ride! Brought me back in time. I owned a Buick Regal and tried to mimic the Turbo T since I couldn't afford one at that time in my life. Excellent, clean build and a true survivor car for the era. Great job!

  • @Austin_Torres
    @Austin_Torres 5 років тому +10

    Working mans car yes. No
    Man would daily drive this unless it was wired up the ying yang with security theft protection.
    I had an 87 GN so
    Many people tried to steal
    It.

  • @superbee7936
    @superbee7936 5 років тому +1

    Just woke up and got this autotopia notification: buick regal. Man, you just made my day!
    10 years ago i was at a carshow in Holland overhere and was offered a mint Buick GN from a us military stationed in germany. He went back and rather didn't wanna ship the car. I had already several us classics and not enough money to buy the ridiculous low priced car. Thought about taking a small loan for the rest of the money but didn't. Still regret it to this day. ☹️

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      They really are cool cars. Thanks for the comment and sorry you didn’t get the car 😐

    • @omarescamilla6223
      @omarescamilla6223 5 років тому

      They are getting harder to find!

  • @timc2346
    @timc2346 5 років тому +1

    Can't believe the lacquer looks that good.Nice car.

  • @kevinbodman1011
    @kevinbodman1011 5 років тому +3

    Love that Co2 controlling boost.

  • @SuperDrhook
    @SuperDrhook 5 років тому +4

    Gotta love these old GM g-body design especially the regals my buddy's dad used to own an 87 GN l loved that car I've always dreamed of owning one of these someday this is the era when GM used to build true domestic cars

  • @MattMiller-c5b
    @MattMiller-c5b 5 місяців тому

    The fitment is the first thing that caught my eye what a lovely car!

  • @patriotrob7066
    @patriotrob7066 5 років тому +2

    Still looks better today than the cars they build now...

  • @joerico9461
    @joerico9461 5 років тому +6

    I have a 2001 Buick Regal GS mine is supercharged love them Buicks

  • @tfs94gt
    @tfs94gt 5 років тому +5

    Gorgeous car. Stance/wheel/tires would be hard to beat. Very nice.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Yeah, he set it up really nice. Didn’t go too far with it

  • @kevinbodman1011
    @kevinbodman1011 5 років тому +1

    That Regal is really well rounded and having that C02 setup is really smart it tricks the waste gate to allow boost to always be on..At least I think how that works...Great car guys..

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому +1

      You’d know better than me about the co2...but I do love this build

  • @ashes2ashes863
    @ashes2ashes863 5 років тому

    Hearing that 3800 engine sound while they were driving the car around took me back. I had two 3800s in my life.
    I was gifted a clean but high mileage 87 Buick LeSabre when I was fairly young after I got my license. It needed some work, mainly Drive axles in the front because both outer CV boots were torn, but other than that it was maintenance related items like brakes and rotors and a tune-up. When I started working in field service I still had it and the odometer ended up with well over three hundred thousand miles on it before I was more or less forced to upgrade it because it had too many miles on it for my company to reimburse me mileage anymore. The only issue I had with all the miles i put on it was a mass airflow sensor.
    I replaced it with an Impala that had the 3800 as well. I bought it used with already 46k miles on it in 2002. My entire purpose in buying the car was because of the engine under the hood. It was the right price from a local dealer I trusted and I was more interested in the powertrain honestly than the car itself. That car still runs today with over 450,000 miles on it. Yes I maintained both these vehicles with religious oil changes and I'm synthetic oil man. But I'm not easy on cars. So it's no small feat. The 3800 has always been a phenomenal engine. Especially considering it started out in competition with the 229 Chevy and the 229 Chevy was smooth as glass compared to the Buick 231.
    Ironically my family had a car with a Chevy 229 in it that my mother liked a lot when I was l
    Young so I grew up around that engine as well. That car was pretty bulletproof as well. It was a 1980 Malibu. I do recall my father ripping all the emissions crap off and throwing it and damn garbage early on because it was hard on spark plugs. After that it seemed like It never needed maintenance anymore. The 229 was just a 305 with two cylinders cut off. The 231 was pretty much invented from scratch I believe in the 70s people came to know them as the 3800 though.
    Honestly I never had a bad car in my life so far, but the thing I remember most about my Impala especially is it never gave me any kind of fear of having a breakdown. Even when I had crazy mileage on my Impala, my co-workers would make jokes about me starting to carry sneakers because I'm going to be walking eventually. You know I never even really was concerned. I don't think the Impala ever even stalled once.
    I ended up giving it to a friend of mine with about 350,000 miles on it several years ago because his family Minivan, and the only vehicle they had at the time, an early 2000 Caravan with a 3.3v6, had so many issues that it wasn't even worth fixing anymore. They were poor times for him and I knew my company wasnt going to pay me mileage much longer for that vehicle either.
    He still has it today and apparently it's changed his tune because he went from being mr. Mopar to buying his wife an Acadia a year ago now that things are going better. He still has the Impala though...he drives it to work every day. He told me he loves it more than his wife most days.

  • @BRAINFxck10
    @BRAINFxck10 5 років тому +2

    That Regal is clean and mean! I can picture a detective from the 80s hooning this car around town!

  • @wingedgecko
    @wingedgecko 5 років тому +2

    Have always had a dream in my head of what my GNA would look and be like if I owned one...it has now come true, thanks!

  • @johnoakes34
    @johnoakes34 5 років тому +3

    I fucking love this car! So good. Everything about it. Congrats on a sweet resto mod.

    • @bilbobaggins4710
      @bilbobaggins4710 5 років тому

      Watch your language 😠...This godam car is fucking sick as fuck 👍😁

  • @siwash99
    @siwash99 5 років тому +31

    32 year old paint~!!!! :)

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому +3

      My math was off a bit wasn’t it?

    • @siwash99
      @siwash99 5 років тому +1

      @@AutotopiaLA haha all good man

    • @Ayixlia
      @Ayixlia 5 років тому +1

      I think the car was garage kept with a tarp on it.

  • @saintroberts1328
    @saintroberts1328 5 років тому +11

    3.8 Turbo V6, I owned one when they first came out and they claimed it was slower then their Vet however, it was much faster.

    • @dimefever1006
      @dimefever1006 5 років тому +4

      Bobby Greene Yeah, and looked a hell of a lot better too!

    • @saintroberts1328
      @saintroberts1328 5 років тому +3

      Dime Fever I loved that car, it was one of three that ended up in Alaska and I got one. I ended up trading it in for a Mercury station wagon ten years later to prove to my wife I was responsible. Lol. Ex wife that is...

    • @anthonywebber2211
      @anthonywebber2211 5 років тому +2

      Corvette
      1984 205 hp 290 lb⋅ft
      1985-1986 230 hp 330 lb⋅ft
      1987-1989 240 hp 345 lb⋅ft
      1987 (B2K Callaway) 345 hp 465 lb⋅ft
      turbo 3.8
      200 hp 300 lb⋅ft
      235 hp 330 lb⋅ft
      245 hp 355 lb⋅ft
      GNX
      276 hp 360 lb⋅ft (488 N⋅m)
      although actual output is
      300 bhp 420 lb⋅ft

    • @saintroberts1328
      @saintroberts1328 5 років тому +1

      Anthony Webber Those were the days man, good stuff! Seen an old Goat last week, first time in years I had seen one.

    • @jasons3721
      @jasons3721 5 років тому +1

      @@saintroberts1328 sorry for your loss. Oh the things good men have given up to prove loyalty to a wife over the years. I feel your pain.🍻

  • @DG-vu2fr
    @DG-vu2fr 5 років тому +2

    Man that's a clean GN. That was my dream car when I was 16.

  • @craigroth8710
    @craigroth8710 5 років тому +1

    Love the color. Not usually a fan of lowered cars, but this is spot on perfect!! Gorgeous Turbo - T!!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      The stance is so good on this. Not too low but low enough to be cool 😎

  • @chadkinsler9865
    @chadkinsler9865 5 років тому +1

    Simply a beautiful awesome car , Grand Nationals and Regal t types are classic and dope. Awesome episode as always! 💯

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Thanks. This car is immaculate

  • @JonnyB2597
    @JonnyB2597 5 років тому

    My first car was an 87. Grey on grey with the 305. I’m still looking for the same one. Best car! Great build dude.

  • @johnathanwoodley5005
    @johnathanwoodley5005 2 роки тому

    Those regals, Grand national and gnx are badass muscle cars of 80s. I want one

  • @motorhead9553
    @motorhead9553 5 років тому +8

    Buick needs to bring this body style back with an ls motor with a supercharger

    • @king_7567
      @king_7567 5 років тому +2

      Motor Head agreed

    • @bbc454nos
      @bbc454nos 5 років тому +1

      Helllllll no

    • @Jd-ez8wk
      @Jd-ez8wk 5 років тому +3

      Imagine the 4.2l TT v8. Keeping it turbo.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      That would be a cool one

    • @robsorgdrager8477
      @robsorgdrager8477 5 років тому

      It could be done with the Camaro chassis and a turbo 3.6 high feature.

  • @donshotrodgarage1717
    @donshotrodgarage1717 4 роки тому

    Them Intercooled Turbo Regals are much faster then people realize. Very Slick car.

  • @jameshutchins3396
    @jameshutchins3396 Рік тому +1

    I have always been a take it or leave it with the Buick but I honestly love that one

  • @jonathanparker5375
    @jonathanparker5375 Рік тому

    What a beauty. Plus I love it even more because it has the same power plant. Impressive.

  • @steved2008
    @steved2008 5 років тому +1

    Super car, love that it’s not got a ridiculous exhaust on it, very clean build. 👍😎

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Yeah, pretty quiet overall but moves good. Clean car

  • @lucs1071
    @lucs1071 4 роки тому

    One of the best Regals I´ve seen, congrats Lawrence!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 роки тому

      Agreed. Clean car and cool owner

  • @TENNESSEETRACKHAWK
    @TENNESSEETRACKHAWK 4 роки тому +2

    Thats my old car from CT. I actually had that car built when it was stock. It had a badass motor in it at the time but kool to see it still turning heads. All the Fab work was done by JW Racing in CT where the car was built.

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  4 роки тому +1

      Awesome!! Sure is a nice ride

  • @JoseGonzalez-nc2tw
    @JoseGonzalez-nc2tw 5 років тому +2

    Super clean G body love color and wheels !

  • @toxic1venom
    @toxic1venom 5 років тому +1

    Badass, takes me back to high school. I remember cruising in the 83 and 84 regal t type. 👍👍👍👍👍 Hell yea, thanks for sharing. AWESOME

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому

      Toxic Venom took me back too

  • @Mr.timecapsules
    @Mr.timecapsules 5 років тому +1

    These cars look way more more badass in person

  • @scarbourgeoisie
    @scarbourgeoisie 5 років тому +2

    One word to me describes this car: perfect.

  • @dwphillips42
    @dwphillips42 5 років тому +2

    I love this car.my dad had one that looked just like this one.well not as badass as this won.great job on build.

  • @JibaroCZ4A
    @JibaroCZ4A 5 років тому +1

    That’s such a beastly car. Looks like business.

  • @fearnonebutone4977
    @fearnonebutone4977 5 років тому +1

    That is very clean! You rarely see one in that condition.

  • @randyvelez6010
    @randyvelez6010 5 років тому +3

    My favorite car of all time!!!😍

  • @DucatiPaso750
    @DucatiPaso750 5 років тому +1

    I saw this car at the Michelada Olympics Show two weeks ago. Sweet car.

  • @TheGunfighter45acp
    @TheGunfighter45acp 5 років тому +2

    Awesome! Nice work on the intercooler, too!

    • @AutotopiaLA
      @AutotopiaLA  5 років тому +1

      TheGunfighter45acp yep. Clean overall build. That stance 👊

  • @cuzzinolaf
    @cuzzinolaf 5 років тому +2

    32 year old paint, Shawn ha-ha. Beautiful car and nicely done. I have a 87 GN, 38k miles, original paint, e85 with somewhere in the 550whp range.

    • @jasons3721
      @jasons3721 5 років тому

      Wow congratulations on finding one with such low mileage. These are the best g-bodies by a long stretch. Perfect balance of class and brute.

    • @cuzzinolaf
      @cuzzinolaf 5 років тому

      @@jasons3721 thanks. Bought it with 32k in 2013 and will never sell it. It has an astroroof, digital dash, power seat, and even Twilight Sentennial (automatic headlights). I have the original motor and everything sitting in my garage so everything is numbers matching. These cars are only going up in value.

  • @stanmendoza7871
    @stanmendoza7871 5 років тому

    Frankie has some hotrod running through his veins, it's nice to see the younger guys build worthy muscle cars. Thumbs up...nice build!

  • @JohnSmith-mg5ve
    @JohnSmith-mg5ve 5 років тому

    the lines of that car are so sweeet the cars from the 80s look just as good as from the 60-70, at least some of them.

  • @travisjones00
    @travisjones00 5 років тому +3

    *This car makes me happy and sad at the same time cuz it was my first car got it when I was 16 and my parents sold it because I was acting up damn I miss Charlene*

  • @JsGarage
    @JsGarage 5 років тому +1

    Not really a car I’d own but very nicely put together car. I like the work done on this car.

  • @MultiAirplane1
    @MultiAirplane1 5 років тому

    I had one in 1990, wish I still had it. Loved those cars.