Found a 1979 Turbo Regal Sport Coupe- Value?

[Yankee John]

I was at alocal salvage yard today getting a part and I learned that they just got in a 1979 Buick Regal Turbo Sport Coupe. I checked it out and it is totally complete and unmolested. Has the typical rusty rear quarters of a Minnesota car, but the rest of the sheetmetal looks teriffic.

It is black with a black Limited bench seat interior in terrific shape. The engine compartment looked complete, including some sort of turbo electronic control box attached to the middle of the fan shroud. Had a 4 bbl carb with red-painted ductwork under the hood.

Is this car desireable and worth picking up if it was priced reasonably? What would be a fair price for a '79 Turbo Regal car?

Thanks in advance!
John

 

["Turbo-T"]

I'd say it's worth $250-$500 not running, and $800-$1000 if it runs and drives.

 

[TURBOV8R]

I'd say it's worth $250-$500 not running, and $800-$1000 if it runs and drives.

Agree,Do some research find out what scrap values are and lowball him after a thorough once over.Had a yard by me that a buddy picked up a challenger,and he sweetened up the deal by having them tow it and still made out pretty well.Gotta loooove scrap yards!

 

[usetaboost]

definitely grab it if it's saveable. I'm all for saving any turbo buicks. Like on that TV show "don't crush em, save em!"

 

[turbo nasty]

can u say 86/87 drivetrain swap

 

[turbo nasty]

can u say 86/87 drivetrain swap