Brand New, Never Sold, 1987 Buick GNX - Jay Leno’s Garage

You could be the original owner of this Buick GNX that never sold, one of only 547 ever made, but don't expect to pay the price on the original window sticker!
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Brand New, Never Sold, 1987 Buick GNX - Jay Leno’s Garage
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[@Stash_box]

You pull up to any car meet anywhere in one of these and you're instantly one of the coolest rides there

[@clydemoreno1845]

And yet......its never been sold.

[@tristowilliams7360]

@@clydemoreno1845 bro what?💀

[@clydemoreno1845]

@@tristowilliams7360its a very cool car....and yet its never been sold.

[@Reyd_01]

Theres never been a truer comment on the internet, Wilson.....

[@Tjlive-zm7us]

Ain't that the truth this was one of hottest cars back in the day

[@paulmurphy4277]

My neighbor has a GNX that belonged to her late husband. I believe it has less than 2000 miles on it and has spent all its life in a temperature controlled garage. Just goes to show you never know what’s tucked away in garages all over the country.

[@seanburdelik5216]

Car is worth $150,000 to $200,000 with 2,000 miles on it

[@OzzieAlarcon]

It was a dream of mine to own an '87 GN some day. That time finally came around in the mid 90's when I was actually able to afford two GNs. I had one fully restored which ran low 11's in the 1/4. The other was kept bone stock as a daily driver. I kept them for about four years until I ran in to some money problems and I had to sell them both. I swear, I think I loved them cars more than my ex-wife at the time. lol Not a day doesn't go by that I don't think about my GNs. Can't say that about my ex-wife. lol

[@CobraR1993]

LOL

[@mojojojo3361]

Same bro lol

[@vladimirprovotorov580]

Lol

[@danielsmith9500]

Glad u was able to own then. Sure wish u could still have thr. But life hsppens

[@busman7228]

Car was not that fast

[@p9r4ex8dyk]

The GNX is one of the 5 greatest muscle cars ever made. I wouldn’t be surprised it be valued at $500k within the next 10 years

[@thechampion9525]

Right specially a brand new car like this one

[@brentliebrecht7866]

Well that one evidently worth $250K but can be had for $70k for other cars. Which BTW is what $29, 000 in 87 is worth today.

[@imthenoid69]

One just went for over $300k at BJ Scottsdale auction

[@AnontheGOAT]

A Grand National just sold at Barrett Jackson for $500k. This could be worth 700-800k. Maybe even a mil now.

[@mr.2cents.846]

He should offer it in an online auction in Dubai.

[@chrishood2883]

I have to say this is the most maturely, professionally produced pure car show/channel in the world. I've converted over a dozen friends from Top Gear, the grand tour and drivetribe to Jay Leno's garage. No music or overdramatic narrative - just a passionate and endearing presenter, and great cars. You just never go back to the childish stuff - this is for dudes.

[@jerryclasby9628]

Jay rules Truly

[@fatlessauto3]

Sometimes though... the childish stuff is fun. This is much more pure car though.

[@levil7324]

why not watch them all?

[@GTOberfest]

This is what Leno was born to do.

[@varunemani]

🍷Dog yo Ma Man ! 👍

[@car_lifepassion252]

The dude is slowly dieing on the inside every mile jay drives

[@EduardoSilva-xe3gp]

Hahahaha I know and Jay its flooring it to

[@waterloo123100]

Nope. It’s bad to just leave them sitting.

[@koollee]

My eyes opened wide when Jay closed the hood from the right side, not the middle.. Also how he leans on these cars now n then.. Hope his palms dont have oil like mine does half the time. He should know, or respect others vehicles a little more (close the hood from the center lol

[@car_lifepassion252]

@@koollee i agree made my heart hurt a littlw seeing that flex on the hood and the car is blacl so palm and finger printa will show

[@Vic323.]

No, it's ok, he can always roll back the odometer 🤣

[@Brian-cr6rb]

I remember when I was a kid, my father, who owned a Buick dealership, brought one of these home. Let's just say it was a ride I'll never forget, and he got in trouble with the local police! This car is gold!

[@HereIsMyOffer]

That car salesman seems like a nice, straight up honest guy! About as rare as his Buick!

[@rager1969]

When Jay said "it's a car", it made me smile. Very understated and very true. It probably sums up his feelings on his car collection - that they're not just for looking at.

[@bizcotch]

rager1969 , true, but he has the money to make any type of repairs

[@dmc5291]

When you have millions of dollars you can look at vehicles like that as “just a car”. To the average person it’s a Mortgage on 4 wheels.

[@rager1969]

@@dmc5291 I'd argue the average person probably wouldn't (or shouldn't) be buying collector cars in the first place. The real question is whether a collector car should be driven, not as a daily driver, but once in a while. Do you side with Ferris or Cameron's dad on that question? Keep in mind, Cameron killed that Ferrari, not Ferris.

[@dmc5291]

rager1969 , kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4TNhGCfeLWYjZo

[@anotheropinion6049]

Yeah, it's a car. Notice any paint chips or door dings on Jay's collection though?

[@lucasw2880]

"You got a lot of beautiful cars here" -Understatement of the century

[@d7eemo270]

🤦🏻‍♂️

[@MVRWC]

I purchased an 86 GN in February of 86 the first year the intercooler was added. I had it for 3.5 years before it was stolen and not a day went by when someone didn't stop me to admire this cat. Awesome.

[@Whitesp44]

Graduated high school in '87. This rich kid got one as a graduation present. I got a job...The only other "muscle car" of the 80's was the Mustang 5.0 . My buddy had one. I thought they were really fast, light cars

[@lucasw2880]

​@@Whitesp44 When I was a teenager, I had a 1984 Monte Carlo SS. I love the G-body era cars, The Grand National, the Monte Carlo, the Buick Regal T-type. The fox body mustang was a beast as well. Those cars seem like dinosaurs compared to today's cars with Dynamic cruise control, bluetooth, blind spot monitoring.... But I do know that no one is going to be dusting off a 40 year old Toyota Corolla they found in a barn in the future and wanting to restore it, lol.

[@Whitesp44]

@@lucasw2880 Well said! Absolutely true. Loved the Monte SS

[@ruatonim]

Thank you for keeping these hopes and dreams alive Jay, and especially for bringing them out in the wild for us mere mortals to see. Cheers sir.

[@CherylCold]

As a European I still find this fascinating. Fabulous end of the square 80's super saloons. Proper Horse power and looks. Brad looked a bit nervous. But completely understandable.

[@mikeferguson1879]

If i had Jay's money, I would have bought the car on spot

[@modmod4895]

Mike Ferguson I swear

[@lol-zp1ps]

That's only one of the reasons that you don't have the kind of money he has.

[@Raditram]

@bing46 Sébastien nah, Jay is a real car guy that appreciate all kind of cars, in fact he owns a few buick himself. I mean he owns a Chevy Volt... this is way cooler than a volt for sure.

[@oaktowndimond668]

What are the odds jay already own a GNX?

[@oaktowndimond668]

@bing46 Sébastien he has plenty of non exotic cars... Including the "shogun"... A Ford festiva with a taurus sho V6 (and I think a sho shop vortech supercharger).

[@Albert-Duz-It]

A GNX with 8 miles on the speedometer was sold for 200k USD in february at an auction. I don't think this one's gonna be a bargain.

[@Aint1S]

@Bot Assasin they're in the same subassembly, driven by the same cable from the tailhousing... I don't think you have to split hairs here.

[@followthegrow108]

@Bot Assasin fr 😂

[@Aint1S]

@Bot Assasin 🤔 really... Obtuse are we? w/e floats your boat and that's all the time you're going to get from me.

[@FlankyFrankie]

The $30k invested in the stock market in 1987 would be worth at least $633k today. By that measure not a very smart investment just sitting it in a showroom.

[@Asmithiphonic5]

FlankyFrankie I’ll take black Betty over black Monday any day 😂😂😂

[@MrInfamousjordan]

My uncle was a mechanic n had one of these ..i fell in love wit it as yung kid .so smooth n jus very enjoyable to ride ...rip uncle billy ily

[@johnnyboyspero5470]

Remember being a kid in the Bronx and seeing all the guides rocking IROC Z, Monte Carlos, El Dorado's, Grand Prix, Grand Nationals,Merkur Scorpios with freestyle music blasting racing up and down E Tremont,some with neon kits on bottom. Glorious time

[@TheBenjammin]

The owner says he didn't want to drive it to the garage and Jay says "it's a car". Jay is such a cool down to earth dude.

[@DTR89]

Some people prefer to fly their car

[@lol-zp1ps]

Yeah that's the problem with Jay fans. They somehow misconstrue him getting what he wants and talking over people, with being "cool" and "down to earth". It's weird.

[@lliaolsen728]

He knows cars are meant to be driven. If you want to plop one in the showroom 24/7 buy a hotwheels and let the drivers own a car for what it was built for. To be driven.

[@lol-zp1ps]

@@lliaolsen728 Cars are meant to be driven. But something that's brand new, 30 years old, and is a one-of-a-kind is something special. And the OWNER OF THE VEHICLE will understand that better than someone who GETS WHATEVER HE WANTS.

[@tabcreedence6553]

@@DTR89 They should have simply hovered the car into the garage, it's 2019

[@dannyjacobs6734]

Id like to hear this guy yell "Gilligan, little buddy!"

[@12220627]

😂😂😂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@joecebu2791]

Lol!

[@thespiritof76..]

that’s it!!

[@billygoatct]

LMAO!!!!!! 😂😂😂🍻🐐

[@warpartyattheoutpost4987]

Outta shape Jessie Ventura.

[@davidbrandenburg8029]

I love how solid those doors sound when you close them!

[@IncomeWithEnergy]

Wow... for a V6 it sure sounds awesome. Definitely on my bucket list!

[@moflow99]

The price went up even more now that Jay drove it on the show.

[@mgabrysSF]

I've always wondered about that - or the Doug shows.

[@1183newman]

probably went down because you addin miles to a car that is famous for having no miles.

[@tracer7667]

No, that is not how it works numbnuts. You kid are definitely not a car guy at all.

[@getchasome6230]

I bet Jay bought it frfr

[@comedianjaygee5320]

That few miles more him and Jay drove is not going to decrease the value of a car dramatically, if the car had 143 miles on it and they put 20 more the price will be the same.

[@richiec7700]

Syclone and Typhoon used a different engine. 4.3L Chevy V-6 not the Buick V-6. The Anniversary TA used the last of the GNx power plants for that car in 1989.

[@jamesh4839]

Richiec77 the syclone was developed with the 3.8

[@-thebatman-]

James H but never mass produced with it the grand national was developed with an n/a v6 that made like 135 hp and was a 3.4 L I believe so could you say that it has a 3.4 n/a just because it was developed with it?

[@cali2468]

Yep the 'ol LB4 turbo Vortec V6.

[@houseofno]

@@-thebatman- the 3.4 was more closely related to the 2.8/3.1 motors. The 3.4 is generally considered to be a garbage engine qualitywise. The 3.8 was a far better engine. No relation to the 3.8 which is widely considered to be one of GM's best engines. The fwd versions were used into the early 2000s.

[@greghaa]

@@houseofno A number of other GM cars used the 4.1 liter block which was almost identical to the '109's (3.8) but with a larger bore. Same heads and cranks if I am not mistaken. Many of the GN enthusiasts of later years used the 4.1 liter for the greater displacement with interchangeable parts to the 109 block. There were also stage I and II motors for the GN with the casting numbers '016 and '017 in 4.1 liter as well as 3.8 liter casting number '012. The guy was right. There was someone at Buick who really wanted to stay in touch with the racing community.

[@lancewilliams3396]

This has always been my dream car. Now 53 and still would kill to own 1. Beautiful car.

[@jerrycraig6522]

I ABSOLUTELY love Jay Leno, he's the greatest!!!

[@jacobsrocco]

Dude "I was scared to drive it here today you know the freeway" Leno "Its a car"

[@HoyaSaxaSD]

Rocco Jacobs on the one hand, it’s easy for Leno to say, since he can replace anything and has more cars than God. But, I’ve always liked that Jay doesn’t have that attitude (in fact, he sometimes mocks it), because cars are meant to be driven.

[@hugrez5366]

U

[@sileightys]

Thanks for quoting the video. Such a great and well thought out comment.

[@PedroDeSimonePiccoli]

@@HoyaSaxaSD I think Jay's comments also mock a bit this sense people have that, because a car is rarer or more valuable, somehow it is more likely for something bad to happen to it. In the end, you drive, as you would drive "a car" and you should be fine. Hopefully... :D

[@rsstrazz6261]

Ha Ha, ANY LA freeway is B-A-D !

[@lrathome]

"Jay we're gonna need you to look like it's 1987." Jay: "OK." (Shows up in his same denim.)

[@helidude3502]

A lot of us wore denim in 1987

[@rich1958]

Helidude350 we did but Jay has been wearing denim SINCE 1987! Lol

[@maximusmax4557]

Actually, denim is huge again!

[@maximusmax4557]

@bing46 Sébastien Thanks, Farva.

[@ericwittig1494]

We love jay and he’s a car guy

[@FW-od1lt]

How awesome is Jay? Humble and just a guy you want to have a beer with and tall cars!

[@retrogamerdave362]

I'm a Corvette guy but this car is so impressive, what a find

[@04Saleen256]

Over 30 years old, not even broken in Jay: lets floor it

[@anthonyd.5516]

"Not putting miles on your GNX is like not having sex with your girlfriend so she'll be more desirable to her next boyfriend."

[@garypastore6246]

possibly the funniest comment i've ever heard!! LMAO, I've owned so many musclecars & drove them all a lot, went to National speedway, & Bridgehampton racetrack, some should sit most should just be driven JMHO.

[@marklarson4251]

Lol

[@Sneaky_freek]

This is absolutely spot on. I'll never understand people that have 20 exotic cars and never drive them

[@marklarson4251]

I have a 1991 z28 it's kind of rough but I still drive it ,still gets lot of attention.

[@marklarson4251]

You don't need a restored one to enjoy it still.

[@TeFLoNMD11]

My uncle gave me the keys to one of these one summer when I got home from the Air Force Academy. One ☝️ of the most memorable summers of my life.

[@crossknight29field24]

An awesome car! It looks it was a throwback to the late 60s factory stock cars, it looks and speed.

[@Jeep2Honda]

Notice the GM standard loose headliner flapping in the wind.

[@19bdc68]

Right?! Even unused the damn thing is falling.

[@rod22lt]

fred jeep 30yo glue on that headliner will do that. My 10yo Durango is much worse

[@Shadowdancer777]

Lol

[@highlive2166]

That's a GM specialty lol

[@fishfire_2999]

Was it dam I missed that spray adhesive only last so long even sitting in the AC.

[@ImpactedWizDom]

I was the proud owner of the very first Grand National (ordered it from my local Buick dealer 6-8 months prior immediately after I read an article about it in Motor Trend) sold in the greater Ft. Lauderdale area where I resided at the time in 1986. That car war simply, magnificent. It was the perfect blend of comfort, luxury, performance and sportiness in one beautiful package. Also, the sound system was fantastic! Mine had the optional Delco GM Bose Concert Sound ll system with cassette player. It was by far the best sounding system I’d ever heard, factory or otherwise. Quiet, smooth idle, smooth ride and it got really great gas mileage too! Until that is, you decided to nail it....literally all hell broke loose! The first time I did it, it burned the tires hard as soon as it hit second gear causing a full sideways slide all the way through a long corner I had entered....really wasn’t expecting that but man, was I a happy boy! I’d had several super fast cars by the time I purchased this one including my 10 second 70 Nova SS which I owned at the same time, that was my weekend warrior, but I’d never owned a car that was an all around mesh of near perfection for a daily driver.. I would like to make a couple of points regarding the content in the video. The owner of the car stated that when the cars were sent to ASC Mclaren to become GNX’s, they “installed” an intercooler...that’s incorrect as the regular GN’s were already intercooled, (fun fact: Buick offered the Regal in T-Type trim with a turbocharged V6 from 1978-1985. The birth of the monster wasn’t until the introduction of the GN in 1986 with the addition of a large intercooler. That enhancement is what was largely responsible for the enormous performance gain from one to the other) ASC installed an intercooler with a larger cooling capacity is what they did, as well as other mods like larger turbo, special racing style gauges and a pan hard bar in the rear suspension. Additionally both Jay and the other fellow were referencing the Corvette as the main competition for the GN at the time but in reality, the 5.0 Mustangs were the hot ticket during those days ‘85-87. Let there be no question as I can tell you from experience, the GN and the GNX which came along soon after, were in fact the fastest production cars of their kind on the street in those days. I literally ate 5.0 Mustangs and Corvettes alike all day long in street races....no contest at all. And that best part was all that from a little V6! Used to freak out lots of those hot rodders that I spanked when they found out what was under the hood! Lol. Sure wish I could turn the clock back to those times...some of the best of my life. Thanks for reading!

[@trevorrisley5419]

Great information, Robbie. Thanks for Sharon.

[@AimForTheBushes908]

This was a great read Robbie, thanks for sharing. It was hard to imagine a 10 second street Nova in the mid 80s, must have been a crazy ride.

[@BigAlWillis]

many of my friends had the 5.0. The GN were faster on the roll like 25/30 mph because the turbo kicked in best. off the line depending on who was driving the mustang. They were side by side. mustangs were little better low end off the line.

[@ImpactedWizDom]

@@AimForTheBushes908 Yes sir, it was indeed a crazy ride. It was running a professionally built 427 small block stroker motor making nearly 600 hp at the crank along with a 150hp shot nitrous system plumbed directly into each individual runner on the intake. Let’s just say that I freaked out loads of guys in their 100+ thousand dollar hot rods in heads up street challenges where they were handily beaten by my little innocent looking Nova. Great times!

[@mojojojo3361]

Dam I wanna gnx

[@user-kz9ot4zv5e]

I had a 1980 Buick Regal with a 3.8 liter v6. Badged with the 3.8 by the front wheel wells. Thanks for the video.

[@richardnunez3474]

I'm going nuts seeing this incredible work of art.

[@LordEvan5]

This guy brought this car fingers crossed hopping Jay would buy it.

[@koollee]

Lol... he did have a little yearning energy and low key short temperment didnt he

[@ljohns9143]

He's a car salesman no? Probably already sold it based on this video.

[@country928]

@Charlie Orosz my mother n law still has hers, and they have had it completely restored. She knows she will run.

[@nmatthew7469]

@@koollee He's a salesman and he has some attachment and history with this car, totally understandable that he wants this to go to a good home.

[@patrickchubey3127]

" At my age, 1987 wasn't that long ago "............ I know how you feel.

[@badcornflakes6374]

@@Mike-sp4iz It a matter of perspective

[@pm2007est]

One of the coolest cars ever in my opinion. I drove an 87 Mercury cougar for years. This GNX reminds me of cars around the late 80s, and I believe this was faster in a straight line than the Countach at the time

[@TexasNEV]

Sounds great for a V6! Exhaust note was deeper than I expected.

[@weijore]

This is basically the salesman equivalent of getting friend zoned. Leno:"It's a very nice. I'm sure somebody will want it..." Salesman: *Keep smiling. Hide the pain.*

[@yesindeed5811]

Severely underrated comment

[@politicalfoolishness7491]

A real salesman never gives up, and Jay has the bucks.

[@wurly164]

John Cocktoaston no it wasn’t

[@rugfixr]

Shes got a GREAT personality

[@deadmeat_0152]

I dont understand why Jay wouldnt want this for his collection. Maybe im bias having graduated HS in 87 and absolutely wanted the car back then, but I would buy that car if I had Jay's money. Which I dont (sad lol)

[@tjp353]

'We called them odometer recalibrations' .....Awkward silence from the car dealer.

[@tmseh]

Doctor Clocker.

[@markmnorcal]

He's definitely guilty.

[@lffit]

in my early days in Australia, sending for a "haircut"

[@bansheemania1692]

@@markmnorcal 100%. I bet it has a Few Thousand Not 138miles.. didn't Look Correct under the Hood. Rust On some Bolts. A Dealership is Climate Control. Something is Off

[@markmnorcal]

@@bansheemania1692 probably has close to 5,000 miles on it.

[@timcastens1150]

One of the best cars I ever had was a 74 Buick century, dark cherry, black vinyl top black vinyl interior , 350, really ran good.wish I still had it. Driving from the South to San Diego , not a problem, great cruiser that would get up.

[@BigSlick711]

Awesome content Jay as always

[@RetroTech27]

The dealers face as Jay put all those miles on and didn't buy the car...

[@danvannuys6096]

@bing46 Sébastien LOL!

[@MrRShoaf]

As of today this video has got over 900k views. That is like getting a free superbowl ad. I doubt that the dealer is going to be too upset.

[@danvannuys6096]

@@rollandsaxton Romp! a classic term

[@dalesfailssagaofasuslord783]

Alex P hahaha nice

[@gspadez]

Alex P I’m sure he greased his pockets for the drive

[@edwardtiangco1445]

Jay, what say you? Next episode would be like Jay: Welcome to another episode of Jay Leno's Garage and this is my brand new 1987 Buick GNX in 2019!

[@jerryclasby9628]

Love the dealer with his history. Quite a nice guy

[@aldowaldo05]

I forget Jay was a talk show host lol No wonder he is so good at guiding the conversation

[@buzzfeedright4154]

The first "I IKnOw wHAt ii HaVE" I have ad on record.

[@chrisreynolds6391]

Lol. No low ballers!

[@ecymbura31]

Baddest car to ever come out of the 80s!

[@wwe12362003]

Excuse me sir..that would be a 87 monte carlo SS

[@Corkfish1]

@@wwe12362003 yeah with that powerful 180 horsepower lol!

[@marauderrt10]

Yea definitely a big fat no on that one eric.

[@Corkfish1]

@@marauderrt10 As hard as it was to believe, Buick was now making America's fastest production car, as the Grand National could hit 0-62 mph in under five seconds and sprint down the quarter mile in under 14 seconds, making it faster than the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, and Pontiac Firebird at the time.

[@bigwu100]

No. Jay smoked a SS Monty in one. But yeah when they came out they were hot.but so was a.lot of cars at that time. Z28's .corvette.to just name a few.

[@I.Live4oldcars.prospecting]

Beautiful car. Here in Australia we had the similar engine in our vn--vr Holden Commodore. Basically same bottom end with different heads and intake. No turbo.

[@Jay-qb5vg]

I am shocked Jay never bought it! this Jay would have if I had the cash! beautiful car!

[@gongolie]

That car continue turning necks in 2019!

[@rahrah5268]

Hellyeaaaaaaaah

[@rahrah5268]

@Eric Menig indeed

[@DUSM]

@Eric Menig HAHAHA

[@rahrah5268]

@S.N. Lee hope you taking care of it like a grandmother's on a Cadillac

[@milfordcivic6755]

All the G Bodies were good looking cars. Anything's better than these ugly SUVs and pickup trucks on the road these days

[@RetroGamerr1991]

Jay: Are those the original tires? Brad: Yes! Jay: O__O

[@mrpicky1868]

good thing the weather was good lol )

[@markmnorcal]

Car probably has close to 5,000 miles on it.

[@johndavidwolf4239]

It was kept indoors, not exposed to direct sunlight (Showroom windows are VU blocking) which, along with ozone is what degrades rubber, also they most likely also treated the tires with protectant on a regular basis.

[@jordanwiley4582]

@@markmnorcal 184 miles before the drive.

[@Twobarpsi]

Paul Walker

[@shaunl9777]

One of my favorite cars.. wish they made more back in the day..

[@jmorin2270]

I dont think anyone knows more about the history of cars than Jay Leno. Who doesnt envy his car collection.

[@InigooMontoya]

I was 16 and one of my parents friends just bought a Grand National. He brought it over one day for a visit. Then he said to me, "how'd ya like to take it around the block?" It was a religious experience for me. Unfortunately for me he had the 80s equivalent of a dash cam in the car and I didn't get to have a lot of fun. In the 80s a dash cam was called his daughter.

[@JDMHaze]

loo

[@tomatos9445]

Should've have made it work with the daughter.

[@InigooMontoya]

@@tomatos9445 She was 8

[@tomatos9445]

@@InigooMontoya I take that back

[@alphamale1228]

THANK YOU JAY FOR BEATING ON MY CAR WITHOUT EVEN AN OFFER.

[@TheWholeGrainBread_Real]

Hes not obligated to buy the car.

[@captaingti]

I thought the guy was going to burst out in tears. I can't believe this hasn't been purchased yet but I can get behind his idea for the publicity on it. I bet you anything Jay gets it sold. love your car channel

[@captaingti]

this looks familliar. Blowing past what was believed to be the previous sales record of $165,000, this 8.5-mile 1987 Buick GNX sold for $200,000. It jumped approximately $80,000 in the final 10 minutes. tell the guy to put it on bring a trailer. that is where this gnx sold for 200000 if he has not sold it yet.

[@francescodelvecchio8228]

I owned a 1985 Grand National, loved that car.

[@hefnerwiezen]

This car is so damn cool. I never thought I'd like an 80s car stylistcally but hell this is awesome

[@TheEtrepreneur]

I like the fact that Jay gives love to any car. That's the attitude.

[@bigred9991]

That's one of my favorite cars, I just love that body style.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

A friend in Hilliard FL has one with 3 miles on it. He bought the car new and trailered home. It's never been register/titled and has sat in his garage/barn since he bought it. He's got a few others with similar stories.

[@nohemoglibin8677]

When I delivered papers as a kid, a customer had this car. I would stop and stare for a minute every time it was out of the garage.

[@jasonray2774]

Same, only it was an 87 GN, no X! Every sunday morning he would back it out and it would be in the driveway when I was delivering the sunday paper. I would just look at it in lust.

[@johnhawkins9747]

No wonder my paper was late.

[@narootchanthachit4927]

Love this whole story when a car is not just a car but also a part of an owner's life. Love it!!!!!

[@terrywright9765]

'Aaahhhhh we'll stomp on it once more' - love ya Jay

[@travishedspeth9709]

Man my 35 year old self will never get to realize how cool this car was and is. My dad had a monte carlo ss that resembled the regal but nothing like the gnx. I wish I could just drive it n think about my pops looking down on me now

[@Military-Museum-LP]

The dealer keeps looking at the odometer watching how many miles Jay is adding.

[@user-zm7de9fc9x]

Military Museum I would have bought it if I was in jays shoes, obviously if it was for sale..

[@Spazik86]

@@user-zm7de9fc9x Like Jay needs another car lol :)

[@moflow99]

I noticed that too. 😊

[@Military-Museum-LP]

I feel the dealer was really hoping jay would buy it. Towards the end of the video you can see his facial expression changes when Jay hopes he will sell it.

[@Spazik86]

@@Military-Museum-LP I think you can get better price for this in auction, instead trying to sell to 1 guy.

[@_Peremalfait]

13:35 Jay falls for the oldest car dealer trick in the book. Get the customer behind the wheel.

[@charlieanddadreviewsandcha2243]

Peremalfait You understand if Jay wants it all it would take is a quick atm withdrawal. Not do I have enough. Not finance it. Cash money in hand and parked in his garage.

[@lindsaykelly4160]

One of the best looking and performing cars. Love the lines

[@CaptainCraigKWMRZ]

Back in the early 80's, I used to run my '70 Mopar Dart 340 at Indy and occasionally a Grand national would show up. We always paid attention when they redlined and dumped the clutch... Did it do an incredible holeshot or blow up... Either way it was always a rush. This version I knew nothing about. Great video!

[@JerroldSullivan-nt7qj]

Well, you think grand nationals have clutches so you obviously know nothing

[@fatherdmj]

If you bought this car for 2019 dollars with the 1987 sticker price, because of inflation the car would cost $66,576.95.

[@HerecomestheCalavera]

He probably couldn't get $70,000 for it today. He should have sold it back in the day instead of being greedy and now thinking a car that has sat for over 30 years and has hardly been driven is worth over 100k. I'd rather have one with some miles on it that somebody drove and took car of over this "new" one. A lot of stuff will need replaced from it sitting for so long. It may seem like it runs ok now but once you starting driving it a lot of leaks and problems would start happening.

[@leehancock2782]

Performance is costing less then.

[@leehancock2782]

@@HerecomestheCalavera regular gn has sold for almost 100k with similar miles.

[@maximusmax4557]

You can buy used GNs on Craigslist for 20k.

[@mudejartrainingnaturalscie6938]

@@maximusmax4557 not with only 128 miles on them

[@witchdoctor813]

Proud owner of an 86 gn, the car always catches people’s attention.

[@ChrisBrown-pz2gu]

Never let her go, man 👍

[@grease_monkey6078]

so jealous right now, you lucky duck

[@richiekow3180]

👍 Not a gnx ? Why spend another 10 g for the extra alphabet ? Sure “can you put an x at the end of gn” ? Here’s another ten g. GNs are cool as hell.

[@InevitableTruthTeller]

Very cool looking, but my Turbo T is slightly faster. :)

[@artist92543]

I can tell you that I have personally seen this car BRUTALLY beat a Corvette on the Biloxi Back Bay Bridge (Biloxi, MS) against a Corvette in the early nineties! It was unreal! I was right beside them both!

[@jodyguthrie7017]

Awesome sounding beast!💙

[@A-FrameWedge]

When he got booked onto Jay's show, he probably thought there might be a good chance that Jay would buy it.

[@donmorris4129]

I'm thinking like you on that, he looked a little disappointed and Jay isn't short on $$$.

[@amandabigham2690]

My thoughts exactly

[@BillStrathearn]

He probably thought about it, but a car that has been sitting and driven that rarely for that many years, has serious rubber fitment issues. Rubber parts get dry and start to crack and lose thier ability to seal when they aren't heated, lubricated and exercised on a regular basis. All the rubber on that car is going to need replacing.

[@AshtrayAnnie]

I dont get why Jay wouldn't have bought it. GNXs are badass. And I'm sure they will just keep climbing in price.

[@jerrypery5331]

Did Jay ever sell his car collection i heard someone offered in $1.000.000 for all his cars and motor cycles any fruth in that?

[@spankyham9607]

Better looking than most of the crap on the roads now days

[@jdigitalseven7]

Lol 80s square boxey body styles and hatchbacks are terrible.

[@mikehowell2779]

Better looking than anything on the road today

[@barry4134]

I don't think so.

[@liquidleopard4495]

My sister's 2019 Prius had *better* get 50 miles/gallon. It looks like a tumor on wheels. :(

[@dougtaylor2803]

Much better. Every time I see a Corolla or similar homogenized, "jelly bean", alleged car, I feel like taking a Prozac.

[@magmomwise]

I saw this car in the showroom years ago. If I only had the money at the time. Fantastic looking the car, great performance.

[@matthewgallant3622]

We are currently restoring a regular ‘86 Grand National, very neat car cuz it’s sporty, but it’s still a Buick and feels like something my grandfather would drive us to church in.

[@NoahDavidMusic]

My FAVORITE EPISODE EVER... Both Jay and the other guy kept this thing going so smooth... loved this episode.

[@davidgrubb4260]

Too bad nobody gave them a fact sheet before they put out a bunch of info that was wrong about this car... I know because I own one (#264) along with an '84 GN clone and a modified '87 GN...

[@gregs_garage]

I think when you have as many things to keep track of as Jay does, he forgets his old Syclone has a 4.3.

[@barrytuckersr9050]

Jay is right. The 4.3 was the gmc typhoon.

[@TechTokOffical]

@@barrytuckersr9050 no u and jay are wrong. Typhoon and cyclone are both 4.3 turbo. One is just a jimmy/blazer one is a s15/s10

[@donaldleavy4379]

Greg's Garage Yep He Makes A Few Mistakes .. all the time.. as you said he’s got about 5 Million Specks Stuck in his noodle.. He Gets A Pass , HES The Doctor..Bet

[@daveh2612]

Greg's Garage yep. The 89 turbo trans am was the only other car to get the GNs turbo 3.8

[@lilsammywasapunkrock]

The 4.3 is the replacement for the 3.8. Its like getting confused between a 289 and a 302. With 50+ years and hundreds of cars, I am always impressed with his knowledge

[@axlerodthegreatbauman6763]

I had a Buick t-type and loved that car!!! Ran great

[@TheCadman069]

I remember seeing these in the ASC lot in Livonia Michigan back when they were new and being worked on.

[@olegebloek]

My man was probably hoping so bad, that Jay Leno would just say "you know what, I'll take it"

[@hoyavp2236]

My dad owned and was the GM of a few dealerships when I was a kid. Those were my fondest memories. This guy I bet feels the same way. Great video, Jay.

[@MapleSyrupPoet]

Loving my 2005 Buick Allure ...the 3800 series 3 engine is fantastic ...smooth ride ...so comfortable to drive ...everything is easy to get at, instrument panel, and such

[@johnnymason2460]

I'm not sure what you are talking about. There was never a car called the Buick Allure that I remember. Unless this is a Canadian car.

[@christ6927]

Could never get tired of looking at that car.

[@Keplerb-od1lr]

Jay drives his collection and I respect that way more than hoarding them in some unlit garage somewhere.

[@DoubleMonoLR]

@Bo Oliver Exactly, even cars he bought brand new decades ago have minimal miles on them. Even if he was driving all of them evenly, they'd still be minimally used. He's got about 180 cars and 160 motorcycles. Also this GNX would've had vast numbers of people see it in their car sales yard/building, as opposed to in a private collection.

[@YoungHeartedSoul]

For sale: '87 Buick GNX $800,000 very low miles. Update: Driven by Jay leno, new asking price $12 million

[@scotkillough2240]

I was the guy that wanted to by the car. Only had a 9,000 dollar down payment and he wouldn.t sell it to me. I was a sailor out of Long Beach. He just wanted to make this video all these years later.

[@bahbus]

I had an original Grand National on my paper route as a kid. Beautiful car.

[@lumberjack4203]

My dad actually sold one of these back in the 80's. He got a bonus directly from Buick for selling one of the GNX's. It was more than a thousand dollars

[@jamesmcinnis208]

"actually"

[@jamesmcinnis208]

@notfiveo Yes, and don't get me started on "literally."

[@loganriki2625]

This was one of the coolest cars of the 80's. When you look at them today, they still exude that coolness factor, especially with the all black color. Does anyone else notice how huge this dude is compared with a 6 foot tall Leno? Don't be surprised if Jay Leno purchases the vehicle because of its cool factor and rarity.

[@electrichellion5946]

Logan Riki yeah I was noticing that too. Jay is a large man. He doesn’t look up at many visitors to his garage.

[@markmnorcal]

Jay has the Typhoon.

[@MegaRich1981]

@@markmnorcal He has a Syclone

[@markmnorcal]

@@MegaRich1981 That's what I meant. He doesn't want another car of that genre.

[@dannydaw59]

It was THE ultimate sleeper car of the 1980's.

[@captinbeyond]

I had an '87 Regal T, with the turbo. It almost bankrupted me until I got rid of it. Everything on that car had to be fixed, worked on, or replaced. I loved the car, planned on keeping it forever. But was glad to get out from under the constant repairs that bled me.

[@chrisbeaver6305]

Great video!! And Jay could take Joe Isuzu's place with those advertising skills!! LOL The GNX was my all time favorite. I was in college when it came out and definitely couldn't afford one so I went with a Pontiac Grand Prix LE. Great car but it naturally didn't compare with the GN. Thanks for this awesome video!!

[@freqonnaleash5288]

When this beast came out I was in high school and it was my dream car. Still is really. Still remeber the copy issue Hotrod magazine where they put a GNX up against a Callaway Corvette, and the GNX won.

[@jprules2578]

I bought that issue too.

[@JeepTJWheelin]

Jay could've bought this with the loose c-notes in between the couch cushions.

[@davidpacholski7144]

How bout' it, lol

[@HerecomestheCalavera]

True and even with all his money he still didn't want it. Which goes to show that it is nowhere near as desirable as the owner thinks it is. I'd like to know how much he is asking. I'm sure it is outrageous. Probably 100k+

[@JeepTJWheelin]

@@HerecomestheCalavera My older brother never thought much of them either, he just viewed them as glorified Regals. He preferred classic Chevelles, Chargers, etc. I would much rather have a '69 Chevelle SS than a GN or GNX any day.

[@rockiki4409]

Funny!!!

[@karmicforce01]

@@HerecomestheCalavera Totally agree. These cars are cool. But not DAMN cool. : )

[@burns1210]

He peeks over at the odometer during the drive, watching the years off his life tick away.

[@thatchris8395]

My Father bought #462, with much thanks to Wally Edgar Chevrolet-Buick in Lake Orion, Michigan. Very hard to get. Somehow Wally pulled it off. Just an incredible automobile at the time. I’m so blessed I got to drive one.