Celebrity owned GN valuation

[Oley1buick]

Good day everyone!
I'm a new member and I must say this place is simply awesome!
I am currently in possession of a 1987 GN formerly owned by the comedian David Spade. some of you may remember the car was featured on the show
"Jay Leno's garage". The episode is easily accessable on YouTube. I've done some work to the car fixing oil leaks, muting the wheels, stancing the car so suit my taste.
I'm at a crossroads now because it's just not comfortable with the OEM seats and then it snowballs in my brain...pro tour chassis, cage, mini tubs, V8/v10, on and on.
So...yeah, take another 30 or so seconds chuckling, shaking your...I get it. How do i valuate this car? It has been super fun and I've entertained sport buckets, hydro shocks from Mittler brothers...just another rabbit hole, I know. I really don't need another project...sounding familiar to anyone? LOL!!! I appreciate and value any constructive input.
Thanks, Oley

 

[Turbo6inKY]

Welcome!

It's just a GN. Unless you happen to find a rabid David Spade fan that'll pay a premium, its celebrity pedigree is unlikely to move the needle on the valuation.

 

[Chuck Leeper]

And the mileage is????

 

[V6sleeper]

Pictures and a full description will help, then we can estimate a value , and no being owned by a celebrity doesn't increase the value of these cars...
only Elvis's Cadillac

 

[salvageV6]

Changing the seat or seats is a simple bolt in, not a project, see Scat Procar Elite with G body GM adapter.
I don't think there's much of a premium due to his prior ownership, it was his daily driver i recall. Now if it was Sean Penn's and he left his Glock .40 in it than yeah, about $750 added value.
Keep it, fix it the way you want it, drive it, and you will be making more money by holding onto it, a lot more $$$.
Just my .02 as a minor celebrity, so you can owe me the quarter.
Assuming the car was already advertised and sold as his, you would have already paid that premium, and should know how much extra to ask if any....

 

[TurboTGuy]

Who? Never heard of her.

LOL

 

[chris romani]

I remember seeing that car on one of Jay Leno’s shows with Jay driving and David as a passenger.The car was rough Dave did not take good care of it.

 

[T- Type Tim]

so is he selling or just looking for what it may be worth?

 

[Buckshot G/N]

so is he selling or just looking for what it may be worth?

I gather OP is wanting to sell, with the hope of once owner David Spade so call celebrity status may increase the value of GN.

 

[THensley]

probably hurt its value ,seen it on the show what a poor showing of a GN. sorry OP Time to buy a set of Monte Carlo seats and a supercharged V10.
Even celebrity Kevin Hart spent thousands of dollars and managed to rune the true charm of owing a turbo Buick.
But this is JMO.

 

[Big H]

DIdn't David Spade's GN get stolen in San Francisco? Never knew it was recovered.

 

[BEATAV8]

Modifying it doesn’t change anything regarding the fact that David Spade owned it.

 

[Mr. Michael]

Honestly there is some advantage to B level celebrity ownership, and it is no different than celebrity owned real estate, antiques, etc.

What it works out to be is a sellers advantage by being something that the other like items don't have. You may not get MORE money for that item, but it will sell faster since it has that additional interesting hook.

So, David Spade car, enjoy that advantage.

 

[RossGN]

Good day everyone!
I'm a new member and I must say this place is simply awesome!
I am currently in possession of a 1987 GN formerly owned by the comedian David Spade. some of you may remember the car was featured on the show
"Jay Leno's garage". The episode is easily accessable on YouTube. I've done some work to the car fixing oil leaks, muting the wheels, stancing the car so suit my taste.
I'm at a crossroads now because it's just not comfortable with the OEM seats and then it snowballs in my brain...pro tour chassis, cage, mini tubs, V8/v10, on and on.
So...yeah, take another 30 or so seconds chuckling, shaking your...I get it. How do i valuate this car? It has been super fun and I've entertained sport buckets, hydro shocks from Mittler brothers...just another rabbit hole, I know. I really don't need another project...sounding familiar to anyone? LOL!!! I appreciate and value any constructive input.
Thanks, Oley

Keep it and get a custom tag ..."J DIRT"

 

[Turbo6inKY]

DIdn't David Spade's GN get stolen in San Francisco? Never knew it was recovered.

I think you're thinking of Sean Penn. His was nicked in Berkeley way back in 2003 and got a lot of press at the time. It was eventually recovered.