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THIS 1987 BUICK REGAL LIMITED CUSTOM G-BODY IS A SILVER BULLET
FROM STREET TO STRIP

LOT #707 - 1987 BUICK REGAL TURBO T CUSTOM - NO RESERVE

When Buick hit the green light on its 1987 Regal, it Not all 1987 Buick Turbo Regals are lost to a sea of
opted to paint most of them in ultra-conservative uniformity. One eye-catching custom is crossing the
grays and blacks, despite the model year being Barrett-Jackson 2022 Las Vegas Auction block June 30
the first year Buick offered the turbo engine as a - July 2 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention
standalone option for any Regal. This decision made Center with No Reserve.
1987 the only year you could order a turbocharged According to the consigner, the build took three
Buick in a color other than black or gray.
years to complete. It has since become known as the
Even the most hardcore Buick enthusiast will "Silver Bullet" and graced the covers of GM High-
admit that most Turbo Regals look pretty much the Tech magazine and Car Craft magazine. The car was
same. Inside and out, there is very little variety in a Carlisle GM Nationals Invite and winner, Chicago
appearance and the modifications performed. Sorry, World of Wheels Best in class back-to-back and
chrome turbo shields and valve cover breathers do MCCN winner.
not count. Built for the street or strip, this '87 Buick Turbo Regal
While sticking to black and gray was certainly a good has been finished in Silver and retains its heavy steel
styling decision since the colors complement the doors, deck lid, and shaved chrome bumpers. The
slab-sided, square body lines perfectly, it does not only fiberglass component on the vehicle is the hood.
make for a very diverse population of cars.

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