My 1986 Buick Regal T-Type WH1 Designer Series

[Naturalhit]

Is there a difference between 86 and 87?

[Turbo231]

@Naturalhit Not Really.

[87chrissss]

Hey just wanted to let you know because i heard your comment on rear spoiler.... any ttype could have a rear spoiler.. ive had two turbo buicks that were'nt a Gn or a wh1 with an original rear spoiler.the option would have to have been ordered which is code T43 on the RPO (trunk sticker) T43 is the code for the rear spoiler and could have been ordered on any Turbo Buick..actually my brother has a white 87 with chrome package and the factory wing blue interior very rare 87 T well have a good one

[Turbo231]

@87chrissss I would have to see an RPO code sticker stating otherwise to believe it. Been researching these cars for years, haven't seen an exception yet. Have seen several dealer added spoilers, but those aren't factory.

[StewartLucrative]

Nice car, I'd love to have a turbo buick one day. Great sleeper cars.

[youngconvicts19]

im sellin my 1986 t type buick regal

[STAZE27]

Very informative video. How come you're bringing it to Alberta?

[Turbo231]

@STAZE27 I've moved from Maine to Alberta...rather keep this car then sell it.

[STAZE27]

@Turbo231

Oh, okay. I was guessing that you were from Montana or something and trailering it up here to run it at the drag strip or for a meet or something. Welcome to Alberta!

Good info about the body bushings. Would like to add the ones that were missing from the factory to my parents' GN.

And good for you for keeping the car. As someone already said, it's pretty rare.

[14JetCobra]

Nice

[brians09challenger]

I would love to get my hands on one of these. Only 463 of these WH1's produced. Don't ever sell it, unless you want to sell it to me. lol.

[Turbo231]

@DAN4279 231 cubic inch Turbocharged V6. Stock numbers are 235 HP and 355 lb-ft.

[BLACKSHEEPc10]

you should be on some tv show man , i really , really enjoy this video.

[TaKeItLiKaMaN]

Hey man, love your car. Im 19 and have an 85 Hot air T-Type in canada, and my dad has an 87 Turbo T.

[shawngulledge]

love that car, im thinking about buying one next year

[sketchyinc]

Nice, I like how conservative and subtle the design of 1980's cars were, still looks great, and modern!!!!

[pontiaclives]

Any updates on this beauty ?

[Turbo231]

@pontiaclives Will probably trailer it to Alberta Canada in the upcoming year or two.

[pontiaclives]

@Turbo231 Well , i wish the best of luck for you ! i truly envy you for owning such a fine car !!  Dont ever sell it .

[alienwareboy14]

nice.. i love those cars... i have a white buick regal t-type 86'... i have all options on it but the security system... and the only problems i have with it is sunroof leaking and paint starting to come off... is that stock paint you have on there?

[Turbo231]

@alienwareboy14 Kinda...the black is newish but the silver is original...which you can tell by the cracking. The black was three years old when I got it...which...wow...was 11 years ago making it 14 years old. Will eventually way down the road be repainting the whole car.

[Lossforwords78]

Beautiful Buick Turbo. I used to own an 87 Turbo T almost ten years ago. I was mechanically clueless and eventually had to give up the car.

It had the digital speedo and the moon roof. I always regret giving the car up. It was always hilarious when the 85 would blink, while I would leave a vette behind.

Unfortunately, parts have become more rare and rare. They used to sell all the interior parts on KB peformance (shifters, consoles, GNX dashes, etc.).

Keep that rare gem.

[Theturbo6guy]

i like your t type! very nice

[texboi709]

Very nice t-type one of my neighbors has a silver black designer those are very rare cars but in dallas you can find one in good condition since there was a gm factory in arlington tx I see grand nationals every full moon

[pmnoctem]

this was actually very informative...very cool car

[miSSaelSS]

Nice ride........i just got an 87 ..dont let the haters bother you.

[Novak593]

ur lacking the parking lights on the bottom of the fenders num nuts

[Turbo231]

@Novak593 Always nice when clueless people post. Parking lights on the fenders were only on limiteds, which weren't turbocharged in 1986. They were limited to 1987 models only.

[BLACKSHEEPc10]

YES I FOUND THIS VIDEO AGAIN! phew this vid is a gem i like it

[BLACKSHEEPc10]

what a gem what a gem!

[lmyhoosier]

why some one would store a car like that is beyond me

[Turbo231]

Might be easy to say by someone with time and money.

[roydied15]

@Turbo231 haha i'd hate to see what people say about how i store my cars lol

[pontiaclives]

Wow, what a nice car !!!!!I would never sell it either.Very lucky man.

[Hunter4TheKing]

Where did you get the gauges for the A-pillar?

[Turbo231]

Poston Enterprises about 10 years ago. They are VDO gauges in a complete A pillar replacement unit.

[NRP1991]

love it love it love it

[Jimbo5123]

i will marry you if you let me drive this car lol i own a 1987 monte carlo ss but i drove a 86 grand national the other day HOLY SHIT i want one sooo bad but the insurance is so high..someone told me if you get a t type its lowered idk how but whatever I WANT ONE VERY BAD i would do anything to have this car anything even if it meant selling my soul to the devil for free!

[JUNIORMICH]

cool car, i have a 185 limited edition that im restoring. even if it takes me 10 years ill get it ready to cruise

[rad87gn]

Sweet!  I also have a nice '86 WH1 T-Type.

[Garcia0384]

I need a T Type....The only different between this and a grand national is body paint...

[Turbo231]

Correct...and the rear spoiler the T-Types lack...but they have lighter wheels. :)

[Garcia0384]

Nice car by the way. The ultimate sleeper :)

[djskizmarkey]

ive done auto glass for 7 years and all i can say is definatley dont touch the moonroof,those things on any car are very difficult.

[LS2Truck]

Very, Very rare. Once I saw an old lady driving a dark brown/light brown designer series car. Probably only a handful of those were made.

[tijuanacerca]

nice car dude !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Ms87GN]

.. this is a KEEPER!

[Turbo231]

It sure is...first car I've ever owned, hope it will also be my last. :)

[smokeygnx]

NOW THATS A NICE CAR!!!!!!

take care of that car

Russ merritt wires...;)

[randomrazr]

do the bracings u put in the engine compartment make a big difference?

i noticed in the 90s version of the lesabres and the park avenues, some came with a big bar that connected to the tops of the shocks.

[Turbo231]

Tough to say, I did all the braces at once, but it was a night and day difference in the car...so much better.

[mastertung7]

nice car bro. but after all those add ons,it takes away from seen anything almost original in my opinion.just a little too much ,unoriginal add ons....

[Turbo231]

Nice comment, but there is nothing that doesn't improve the car and nothing that can't be removed. I use her as a driver, not a show queen but have retained everything for the guys who sell it at my estate. :)

[zman6033]

i like how you have the more sleeper model compared to the gnx know one would know unless thay give it a second look

[JAMESS30288]

Awesome car. Keep her she will just go up in value and those are just as good as a gnx!

[josh1303]

Ya man dont sell it, Wow that is nice car.

[HemifiedCordoba]

i forgot to say nice car man how rare are the designer trim?

[Turbo231]

463 in 1986

[HemifiedCordoba]

i think one of those is nearby i already seen 2 black ones never get close enough and im going to check Definatly a 80's Buick Regal/Grand National but is 4500 good for a t type i think its the same as yours since its black but has some stripe( havent seen it yet) thanks

[tvcommercialman]

I had a mint 87 Chrysler Fifth Avenue I sold a while ago that had front frame brackets...I thought that was usually put on in the factory on most cars like this...interesting

[Turbo231]

It varied from model to model...The buicks were more promoted for ride, so things like lower body bushings were never installed to allow more car flex and smooth out the ride.

[Jac2Mac]

Does this Buick have the chime or the flute-like tone?

[randomrazr]

does ur buick sue the r-12 air conditioner stuff?

[Turbo231]

No, I had it converted to R-134a a few years back and it runs great with it.

[0254133]

love those turbo g body buicks!!!

[sinusbradycardia]

Thanks for taking the time to post this. I'm the one from gnttype that requested this video. This is far above and beyond what I expected.

[Jac2Mac]

Does this 1986 Regal come with a chime or a buzzer or a tone?

[Turbo231]

It comes with a variable speed tone depending on what needs attention.

[randomrazr]

how do u fix the headliner?

i have the same problem too. not that abd but, jsut a few small spots where it sstrat to fall.

80s cars are notorius for having headliners fall. their basically cotton sheets glued to foam., and eventually the glue fails and that what happens

very nice review turbo. you ara awesome narrator

[Turbo231]

I haven't yet. Yeah, the foam backing is what fails...it just gets so old the foam deteriorates. I'll probably take it out and have it done professionally along with the sunroof cover.

[randomrazr]

ah very nice.

if u just have "small" spots, can that be done myseelf ? or best to take it to a shop

[Turbo231]

Small spots only mean its a matter of time before the whole things goes...so you're gonna need to do the whole thing eventually anyway.

[LS2Truck]

Your lucky that you got one with a sunroof, shame that you don't use it more often. Hard to find a nice one these days. Very nice car.

[cutlassdude96]

so when you hit Turbo Boost the car goes flying through the air correct? LOL :)

[gasman7777]

i love those cars! they pack a lot of punch in that little v6.

[TheCubanMan728]

Nice CAR!!

[1G0TP1NK8C1DB00TS0N9]

Escellent car and excellent video! I really like the way you explain things in your video's and I can deffinetly detect enthusiasm ;) Thanks for sharing!

Peace :)