Non turbocharged T-Type ?

[1984 t-type]

Have T-Type Regals ever came from the factory non turbocharged with say a 307 v8 or any other NA engines ?

 

[TurboTnZ06]

You could get the T package with no turbo, and no bubble hood, with the 307. It is even shown in one of the factory 87 brochures.

 

[1984 t-type]

Ok thanks, I know where a nice one is that may be for sale. Any idea how they hold value or what's even a fair price for one in great condition?

 

[BMR]

Interesting.

 

[Dennis Kirban]

As noted Buick did build them you could even get the black out package on it in 1987 basically a ploy for buyers to avoid higher insurance costs as insurance companies caught on to the engine code 7 in the VIn number of turbo cars and realized the potential of a turbo.

as to value at best maybe a grand over a regular Regal they never took off among collectors great candidate car if its a non rusty example for either a turbo engine or a another engine.

also these would have the smaller rear end 7.5 not the desireable 8.5

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[earlbrown]

Just for grins and general knowledge... the "T" stands for 'touring' (as in suspension), not 'turbo'.

 

[CzyKats44]

I had one, 1987 only (apparently only late in production as well)... it came with an Olds 307.

I pulled it out and put a 400 SB in it. she didn't last long in this world ... too much frame rot.

Parted back in 2008ish.

- and no bashing on my photoshopped antenna.

 

[CzyKats44]

Ok thanks, I know where a nice one is that may be for sale. Any idea how they hold value or what's even a fair price for one in great condition?

Not much value at all, unfortunately .. You'll get basic Regal limited money. However, I suppose a clean, whole 27-28 year old car has to have some value.

 

[Pronto]

There were also people that were scared of that new fangled electronic fuel injection or didn't think a 6 would make the power.

 

[TexasT]

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Some scans of the Buick brochure.

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[Turbo6Smackdown]

Ok thanks, I know where a nice one is that may be for sale. Any idea how they hold value or what's even a fair price for one in great condition?

It wouldn't be that same gunmetal grey T floatin' around ebay for 20,000 dollars would it? I admit, grey T's are DAM hot cars, but not even a real turbo T is worth 20,000 dollars. The dude dreaming to sell it accidentally ingested crack when he thought it was aspirin or something.

 

[TexasT]

Ok thanks, I know where a nice one is that may be for sale. Any idea how they hold value or what's even a fair price for one in great condition?

Pix? Mileage? Mechanical issues?

I would think a real nice low mile example could fetch $6-7k from the right buyer. Probably more of a $4500 for one with moderate mileage, nice gut/paint and no rust.

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[TURBOPOWERED68]

This "collector" shit is crazy
That car has lower production numbers than the gnx. Yet it has very little value i don't get it.

 

[TexasT]

This "collector" shit is crazy
That car has lower production numbers than the gnx. Yet it has very little value i don't get it.

Rare doesn't equal desirable. In this car's case, a nonperformance limited edition just doesn't get the value.

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[TURBOPOWERED68]

i get that but it is still crap hype thing.
A gnx doesn't have $50k worth of performance over a GN but people pay that and much more over a GN. Doesn't make the slightest amount of sense.

Back to the 307 Ts if i had the space id have one and leave it OE. Id most likely be the only one at any given cruise night spot.

 

[SlickTR]

i get that but it is still crap hype thing.
A gnx doesn't have $50k worth of performance over a GN but people pay that and much more over a GN. Doesn't make the slightest amount of sense.

Back to the 307 Ts if i had the space id have one and leave it OE. Id most likely be the only one at any given cruise night spot.

Simple supply and demand....both a non turbo T and GNX have very low production numbers but there is just no demand for a non turbo T like there is for the GNX....something is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it.

Perfect candidate for a turbo LSX swap though!

 

[TexasT]

Well, a 69 z28 doesn't offer much performance advantage over a base 6cyl, but it sure commands a price premium. Same with an L78 or L89 396 camaro or chevelle over a base ss396 but the price difference is substantial.

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[1984 t-type]

It's not on eBay its local to me. Trying to work out a deal but if I decide not to get it you guys will be the first to know that it's up for sale.

 

[bison]

This "collector" shit is crazy
That car has lower production numbers than the gnx. Yet it has very little value i don't get it.

Low demand, low value. No other way to say it easier.


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[BMR]

Strange they came with a 7.5. Seems to me its basically a 442 with a Buick body. And for some reason The General felt that anemic 307 needed the 8.5 in that application. Not that I'm complaining...I have an 86 442, and I like the fact it has the G87 and G80 codes. Too bad my GN is an open rear.