- Last year, the same car was listed for auction, but bidding topped out at just $142,000.
- This GNX is number 274 of just 547 examples built by Buick.
- Power comes from a turbocharged 3.8-liter V6 with 276 hp and 360 lb-ft.
When Buick launched the GNX back in 1987, it had an MSRP of $29,290. However, in recent years, the ultimate version of the Regal has turned into a prized collector’s item, and several low-mileage examples have sold for over $200,000. This week, another GNX joined that exclusive $200,000 club. Making the sale all the more impressive is the fact that bidding far exceeded what it attracted at auction last year.
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Buick only ever built 547 examples of the GNX, and this one is number 274. Last May, it was listed for auction on Bring a Trailer, but bidding topped out at just $142,000, failing to meet the seller’s reserve. Fast forward 12 months, and the GNX was listed up for auction yet again, and this time it sold for $230,000.
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As with many other GNXs out there, this one hasn’t been driven much. It traded hands on Bring A Trailer with just 2,200 miles (3,540 km) under its belt. That doesn’t make it the lowest-mileage GNX sold in recent years, but it’s still in excellent condition and will be a welcome addition to even the most exotic of car collections.
Buick worked alongside ASC/McLaren to bring the car to life, celebrating the end of the beloved Grand National. Its 3.8-liter V6 was fitted with a meaty Garrett T3 turbocharger, an air-to-air intercooler, and a custom exhaust. Buick quoted 276 hp and 360 lb-ft (488 Nm) of torque from the factory. This power was transmitted to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. In its heyday, the GNX could hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in under 5 seconds and run down the quarter mile in around 13.4 seconds.
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All examples built are painted in the same shade of black and sit on distinctive 16-inch black wheels with chrome outer rims. The GNX also includes vents on the front fenders, small wing mirrors, and a three-piece rear spoiler.
A last-minute bidding battle pushed the price of this GNX to $88,000 beyond the highest bid on it last year. In the space of 27 minutes, 33 bids were placed as the end of the auction approached, lifting it from a high bid of $144,500 all the way to $230,000. Clearly, lots of people are eager to get their hands on a pristine GNX.
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