i saw that same buick....for teh dollars, i dunno...I would have to see the car in person to be a cecent judge on the value....If the body is straight, and everything is complete, and the car is running decent, then yeah, the money it is at right now is a worthwile investment....That is a spearco set-up, wich is nto the most efficient IC for the car, but none the less, if the ride is up-to-snuff, it can run par with a stock 86-87 GN or very close.....
If you really want a IC gn, there are always a few cheap ones, under $5 g's that are running but need bodies, or some type of physical work...as long as you can get that LC2, you can find any old regal with a sweet body to do the swap....keep the rear, the trans and engine computer/harness, and that is the $5 g's right there!
I am currently trying to build a low 11 sec hot air with NO IC....At the rate adn cash flow I have so far, the car is not moving, and at this point in my life, I just want a running TR to begin with.....BUT....for a total investment of under 7000, I can have that 11 sec car, including NO IC!!!!
cost of my car when I got it was real cheap...2000
turbo 800 injectors 200 roller set-up 2000 forged engine from a friend 600, alky 400, and all the otehr odds and ends, including 600 dollar heads and intake combo, set me right at 7 grand.....can you find an 11 sec 87 GN for under 7 g's?
It is all up to your goals, your wants, and your budget
Good luck! let people around you or near you help look at the car and figure out if it is a good deal....dont buy it just becuase it is a real T-Type or GN....you can go and get any regal and find a transplant for cheaper...but, if it has what you want, and is ready to go as you like it, then for the price, i think it is a good investment, or at least a good start!!
John