SEMA Buick GNX-S on Steroids OVER 10,000 hours to build

[@rogersepulveda8333]

“Your work on that Buick grand national GNX-S is truly a masterpiece. You’ve captured the spirit of the 80s with a level of precision and style that’s out of this world. Every detail feels like it’s taken straight from a dream car garage. You’ve really done something special here-this is easily the finest grand national GNX-S I’ve ever seen. Thank you for bringing this piece of automotive history to life so perfectly!”

[@nadronnocojr]

100% agree …. Lineage

[@smoothoperator7023]

HOWEVER - if someone offered you a $1K check or $5K cash, which would you choose?

[@trinidad111]

It’s like if singer did grand nationals instead of Porsches

[@daves3565]

100 percent agreed. My dad had one and idk just not a grand national to me. I understand all the hard work looks great love the roll cage and stance of the car. Just not a grand national to me. Any other car and I’d be like bragging about how cool it is.

[@whr3346]

Agree

[@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus]

Amazing workmanship, attention to detail, and style. It looks as good as anything from Kindig, Foose, or any of the other ultra high end shops. Easily in the top 5 '80s car builds, if not the top 3.

[@zounds13]

Those wheels are spectacularly good.

[@ScottDJohnston]

The quality and craftsmanship is unbelievable! 80's cars were loaded with so much plastic garbage, and to remake that all in metal is amazing. The fit of everything is just mind blowing.

[@gazsonautocarespa5926]

That grand national is insane just beautiful everything about it nothing need to change

[@nwbklr]

I’m stoked to see someone finally get rid of all the cheap plastic on the front of these cars. And to replace it with aluminum especially instead of steel is the cherry on top. Chefs kiss 😘

[@gliderider7077]

I don’t care what kind of car guy you are, it’s a GN! Every Motörhead loves a GN

[@michaelbrinks8089]

They had the Buick Grand National then they made the limited edition Buick Grand National GNX which was much faster. Something like 500 GNXs were built they had over 300hp but claimed something like 275 on paper. With beefed up rear suspension & other better parts. A good condition GNX is worth $200,000 & up today.

[@kari53]

Damn right. I had a GN drivetrain in a Chevy Malibu known as the Iragi Taxi in Canada. She was quick.

[@jjuarez274]

Love the details on the car great engineering fabrication work

[@rogersepulveda8333]

“You’ve made a dream come true with this Buick grand national GNX-S. It’s like you took the best of the 80s and elevated it to something legendary. Every line, every finish-it’s all just stunning. You’ve captured the essence of a classic and given it a new life that goes beyond what anyone could imagine back in the day. This is, hands down, the most beautiful Björk grand national GNX-S I’ve ever seen. Hats off to you for bringing something so amazing to life!”thanks so much.

[@steveg5864]

Love the concept, looks great, just wish it would have stayed a v6 !

[@Fleetwoodjohn]

This car and the one the Roadster shop built is UNREAL. Roadster shop gets the nod for an 80's tech looking digital dash. VERY nice work on this car!

[@mikewilliams7500]

This is another beautiful car. This car and that Chevelle build are on another level.

[@Gearhead6971]

Blazin' Rodz 70 Doughboy wins it for me this year

[@brettlyver162]

Nobody can hate on this vehicle. It's a gorgeous piece of art. The wheels are the only misstep. The tires are a minimum of 5" taller than stock. The proportions are too skewed with the new ones. The side profile is all wheels & tires. The center locks are too chunky for the design as well. I wish I had the kind of cash it takes to build something like this. 😍😍

[@JohnWalsh2019]

It's a work of art but I agree the rims are too big. I also dislike the exhaust, they should of had duals out the back.

[@powertothesheeple5422]

No hate, but it should have a V6 turbo. Never been a fan of just V8 TT swapping everything to boast big HP numbers, especially on a car that had an iconic V6 to start with, but it's a beautiful build.

[@plane_guy6051]

I think they did a very good job considering that stock, this is one of the ugliest damned cars that I ever remember seeing. I remember when it first came out and I was just appalled, because the styling was ridiculous with the horse-drawn carriage type notched roof with the rear 'opera' side windows? OMG, bloody hell! When this first came out, it was styled to appeal to old dads in the suburbs. And then that ugly front grill with the rectangular headlights. Eeee gahds.

[@gopium1976]

Me I’m like I just love it ❤lol

[@justinsmalley4111]

Agreed. Takes away from the rest of the car

[@jasonolszanicky4035]

I am a purist. But even I have to admit this is a beautiful build.

[@robertknowles4911]

What a beauty! 4 years to build is insane!

[@rogersepulveda8333]

“This Buick grand national GNX-S is just phenomenal. You’ve managed to take a classic and make it even better than anything that rolled off the line back then. The passion and craftsmanship really show. It’s a true beauty.”

[@axe2grind244]

Good god those wheels are insane. I love when companies remake a classic factory wheel and make it modern but 100% correct looking. I’d like it more if it had a 500hp turbo V6.

[@chriss2928]

thank you ! you said it for me ! :)

[@ryandubyah2345]

These guys are right after my own heart with all the fine details, even the hidden ones! Absolutely stunning work, I’d love to have a couple hours to go over it! Beauty rendition of the original icon 😎👍🏼

[@lizwallmo9800]

My Dad had one when I was a kid... I loved it. Bad ass ride. This one looks amazing!

[@71Asrogers]

Good Lord that is beautiful!

[@gregoryfranks7347]

I was twist about an ls in the dutchboys car but this is so f-ing exceptional. I've grew watching Boyd build Chezoom and the Eliminator ZZtop car til today and I've seen some cars that truly changed hot rodding. this to me qualifies as one of those cars. to be in the company of Ridler cars my favorite troy's Chicayne and Stielows red '69. im a Ringbrothers fan, I think they are the ultimate hot rod builder of current times but I think this is just on a different level. I've never thought a grand national body should ever be altered until I saw this. gentlemen this is as weapons grade and a Lockheed skunk works project. truly out-f**king-standing. just mega!!!cheers

[@djSmokeShow]

Mind = blown. Incredible build. Those wheels are so absolutely perfect for that car, wow. And that interior is incredible, massively updated but with a nod to the 80's.

[@Scientists_dont_lie]

This car man. Legit chills. FOR REAL!! Its essentially flawless. I dont know what to say. Its still really Ultra Ultra Clean looking yet clearly TONES of modifications. struggling to find the correct words. You guys should be really proud man. If there was ANYTHING that I wish it had is a H.U.D. I love how AWESOME the car is yet, the whole vibe of this "Interview " is soo laid back and chill. Just great.

[@Foxbodyfx]

@@Scientists_dont_lie Thanks,

[@trashpanda314]

That’s the cleanest Grand National I’ve ever seen. Incredible craftsmanship and attention to detail. That engine bay! 🤌

[@gunsandcommissions]

Stunning vehicle. You lost me at twin turbo LS.

[@chriss2928]

10-4 Loud N Clear !

[@Adetokunbo03]

@@chriss2928 Glad we found your loss

[@mura0]

Between this and the Ring Brothers Buick I'd take this. The wheels and stance make any car. Spectacular build!

[@jonathanjones1814]

I take the RingBrothers because it looks like you can get in and drive and enjoy we're as this one looks more like a garage queen, scared to take it and drive because you're so nervous 😅

[@eddierools]

@@jonathanjones1814 I agree, and not to mention with the RingBrothers one, it's still a Turbo Buick V6 under the hood. The Turbo V6 is part of the identity of the Grand National, and you're taking that away when you put an LS engine in there. You'd may as well be better off building a standard Regal or one of the other G body cars instead. These guys did incredible work, don't get me wrong, but the LS engine definitely takes this build a couple notches down for me.

[@HuntersFatBoy]

At 7:41 he says a 20x12 wheel with a 345, but at 8:16 the tire clearly says 335, lol. I am sure this was simple mistake on his part, the build is sick for sure!

[@geofranklin6775]

I would drive the hell out this grand national I always wanted one, I had a friend of family who have had these and if we knew now what we could do now back then if it was possible I would surely do a build on one of these the Dutch Boys isn't no joke pure craftsmanship and level of compassion and love for what they do making gorgeous mind blowing functioning pieces of art is amazing, wow

[@entername6874]

In my opinion the wheels just needs to be 2-3" smaller cause right now it looks a little bit weird. But in total this car is INSANE! Bravo!

[@SilentMovements305]

That's a badass build these guys really went out n did their thing. One thing tho it's no longer a Grand National once that 3.8 was taken out. But overall really nice n neat

[@rogersepulveda8333]

This is the best car I’ve seen in years. It is truly amazing. Fantastic. Great job. I love it. Truly amazing work. You guys are the best. Thank you so much for building this and I’m able to see in my lifetime. Wow. To build and beat this bill is gonna be truly almost impossible.Thanks

[@calvincooley1074]

The Roadster Shop car is my favorite. This car is cool, but it's more extreme, where the RS car is more committed to a "factory" look.

[@jsturgeon288]

Most definitely, 100% the roadster shop GN looks way better and sounds Amazing

[@RotorMedic7]

Alot of good comments! It a definitely a NEXT LEVEL build that is a FN homerun!!! But a 1200hp V6 would have gave it a few more bonus points! ❤

[@gbodytoys]

That paint is amazing. The interior is beautiful. I hope that they offer some of the custom touches to the public.

[@a1racer441]

you can see every hour of the 10k hours that went into that car. honestly 10k hours it is a masterpiece you can tell the time and passion that went into it. probably one of the nicest cars 80's or today.

[@md1028]

I have to imagine this thing won some kind of award at this show, right? Best of show would not do this justice, this is far beyond a Buick Grand National. Would love to see the Dutchboys take on the grand national's sibling the GMC Syclone.

[@scottbeaver26]

DUTCHBOYS hit a homerun with this one , absolute 🎯 ... the wheels❤ , the motor & hood release 🔥 , AND THAT PAINT 🎨🖤OMG ...I'm also very fond of their red camaro ❤

[@busalove2013]

The Grand National IMO was not only the coolest car from that era but also the best-looking. I personally had two "G" body regals back in the day, and I absolutely loved them!

[@atamagashock]

Been around these cars since my dad brought his home in 86. I’ve personally owned an 86 GN, 87 T, and for the last 25 years I’ve had my 87 GN with 23k miles. This is gotta be the coolest build I’ve seen. Normally those wheels aren’t for me, but they work great with the car and really look like a modern take on the stock wheels. The interior is perfection. The dash again is modern, but still looks familiar. Just an excellent design from every aspect

[@Brad.T5]

❤ I’ve been around these cars since I was born my Dad got his back in 91 and it’s still in the family but my brother just stores it now 🤦🏽‍♂️ hopefully I can get one I’m only 21 and that would be a incredible trio

[@jonathanjones1814]

Same here, 2 of my neighbors they was roomates...1 had a GNX and the other had a white T--Type, I was 12 years old they used to have me clean the rims and on two occasions took me to Grand National Shoot Out at ATCO Race Track I've been in love ever since. I still never owned one though 😢

[@jonathanjones1814]

RINGBrothers build a beautiful GN as well and its at SEMA they have a twin turbo 3.8 😍

[@coffeecan7440]

Best Gbody ever, hands down. 80’s perfection

[@atomicorang]

I agree

[@josiahAreed]

That roll cage fitment is perfect!!!

[@lorikatz6619]

What an amazing build! Very happy for you Ang.

[@jorgeluistonuellassr.4454]

That vehicle looks absolutely fantastic. Why GM didn't make it like this one.... Great work on that car.

[@atomicorang]

They weren't capable. They would have had to charge for an arm and a leg.

[@mr2hard2see]

80’s rides where square full of plastic and low hp motors with too much smog equipment under the hood. Generic buttons electroplated in chrome. That’s the reason an original 80s car is so much different than this modern version!

[@Spiritof_76]

Because about 10 people could have purchased one instead of the tens of thousands.

[@Spiritof_76]

@@mr2hard2see The turbo-Buick V6 was not smogged down like the rest thanks to the SFI fuel and ignition. It set the stage for what would follow.

[@svtcontour]

I think it looks really good, but if I could have done anything different is that I'd have it still be the V6 buick engine or at least a stroked and fully built out one - then the second thing would be to go say one inch smaller on the rims (but still keep the wheel size the same so a touch more side wall) and maybe have it about 1/2 inch more fender gap as its just a little too low IMO.

[@CalvinMOfficial]

One of the best car builds I've ever seen, if not, the best! 👏🏽

[@L3x4Pr0ne]

The work is stunning all the way around. That engine bay is choice. 👌

[@bobicus]

One of my favs of all time and yall killed it on this one!

[@extinctlegends]

Well executed!! Great video! Thank you for sharing this....one of the best builds I've seen in a minute!!❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥

[@Foxbodyfx]

@@extinctlegends welcome

[@SheriffofYouTube]

dang nice enough to get you a new sub. definitively a HOTROD from Buicks from my teens

[@dustinfowler7868]

Special attention to detail for sure,lots of talent. I hope they never crash it😮

[@sstressfl]

I can really appreciate the level of detail and materials you used. The level of customization is intense yet it still holds the classic factory look. At first I thought it was ashame that you gave up the turbo v6... but then shook my head... the v6 is so hp limited/not as reliable. The ls7 was the right decision. Love it all around.

[@loaked3000]

Absolutely insane in every way. Final boss GNX

[@JeepTJay6]

6:30 That is genius! 👏 👏

[@kmyymk2]

Honestly one of my dream cars and pretty much exactly how I'd want to build it missing a little tech other than that still a 12/10

[@mattmcvay1143]

Super sick car...the GN was the first car to ignite my love of cars and speed, when I was like 9 years old. Wish they would have talked about the motor specs, unless I somehow missed it

[@giuseppelavecchia775]

Buick impeccabile macchina stratosferica,lavoro di altissimo livello,si vede. complimenti!!

[@ColAngus]

80's cars are so hot right now.

[@jeffreylangan]

That is NASTY!!!

[@geofranklin6775]

BRO AGREE ONE HUNDRED STRAIGHT RAW I WOULD SAY PERFECTION

[@jeffreylangan]

​@@geofranklin6775 Hell yeah!!!

[@ramonedetroitguam6075]

I think 💬 the engine looks like Darth Vader.,.

[@pioneerman4417]

This car is a work of art. This should have AT LEAST been a contender for the ridler. This car is 💋!

[@angelolovato6494]

My name is Angelo as well. It trips me out seeing other Angelos there always Italian

[@MrKarmapolice97]

As an 80’s kid, I love this car!

[@rigbino]

stunning build. INcredible work

[@kanenstuff]

Crazy car absolutely love it congrats to the Team and Im sure the owner will be happy and its worth the 4yr wait.

[@clifftonlindsey382]

Did the most awesome and amazing work and put a LS in it the six or something a little more exciting ( I know I know) it’s a lot of power but it’s gotten old we put an LS in it. Don’t get me wrong I would buy this in a second love the car

[@atomicorang]

Always one of my favorite cars from my 20s.

[@rogersepulveda8333]

Can’t stop looking at it amazing wow. Love it love it.

[@therealfoxbodyaddicts]

Wow!!! What an amazing car right there! And nice job on covering the details!! Awesome video!

[@Foxbodyfx]

@@therealfoxbodyaddicts Thanks,

[@superfast30]

Stunning build!

[@kyleriegel9524]

Been a Ford guy since before I drew my 1st breath but I almost pulled the trigger on a Grand National. Ended up ordering a '92 vert Foxbody for my 32nd b-day. It hasn't been on the road in 17 yrs and my neighbor who had a car at SEMA this year is about to have it put back together. I've already gone waaayyy over budget but nothing close to what those dudes have done!!

[@Swanie76]

Wow! You guys perfected this car!!! 🇺🇸

[@luminaestudiomx8179]

Congratulations, that is a jewel, a very nasty bad boy, woooow, beautiful. 🖤🔥

[@theayatollahofrockandrollah]

what an insane piece of precision machinery, my favorite part is the interior, the way they fabricated that whilst maintaining that unique 80's factory vibe is completely of the hook. The only thing I like less are the wheels, they don't match the car to good in my humble opinion, not the fitment, 'cause that's a 100%, but the design of them. I also would have liked a straight six with one enormous turbo but this is probably faster...amazing build all around more power to Dutch Boys...and being Dutch I approve of the name..

[@Brucey77775]

Nice job!! I would love to see you guys reimagining an 80s Cadillac Seville!! I could never understand why the design was criticized so much by people? There are similarities front end wise, with with the Buick. You could really go to town, instead of deep dish alloys maybe go for contemporary spin on wire wheels?? Thanks again!!

[@Brucey77775]

Has to be the bustle back of course ❤❤

[@matthewhogue9727]

Amazing! First place I don’t need to see anything else up there.

[@scu-dub]

The ring brothers built a beast GN also this is an awesome GN 🔥👍🏻

[@richki.24]

Buick GN/GNX has been on my bucket list since 1986/1987

[@michaelbrinks8089]

I did some reading, the GNX was the even higher HP more performance, more expensive collector car version of the Grand National....The GNX version in 87 was one of the fastest production cars made. Faster than 87 Ferraris, Porsches, etc...

[@richki.24]

@ , yep, back then it was called the Corvette killer

[@michaelbrinks8089]

@@richki.24 I'm surprised they used a 3.8L V6 to make that much HP back then.....I always wondered why, if they wanted to make the fastest production car for 1987 why not go with a reinforced turbo V8 engine? Similar to the Sledgehammer twin turbo V8 C4 Corvette that was built a few years before the GNX & was faster. (But was aftermarket instead of stock) 🤔 I guess Buick knew their 3.8 V6 was a strong engine, could rev to higher rpms & was able to handle a lot of turbo boost pressure.

[@puzzlefox5.076]

Great video, great car! I like the coverage of a non-Foxbody. I'm a Foxbody enthusiast, but I wouldn't mind seeing coverage of the competitive cars from that era...the IROC-Z, Z28, Trans-Am.

[@Foxbodyfx]

@@puzzlefox5.076 same and you will when I run across cool ones for sure 👍🏻

[@BH-po6wu]

Amazing ride, fellas. Next level.

[@Mr3121994]

my favorite of all the customs sema cars 2024

[@raym-i5p]

that roll bar is sick

[@pcj8029]

I am in love....... deeply in love😍🔥🔥🔥. Absolutely beautiful Grand National.

[@braaap6292]

Super sick but it would be cooler if it kept a V6, it's what makes a GN a GN.

[@55cleon]

Did Buick Run A V6 In The Regal At NASCAR Grand National Races In Early TO Mid 80's? That's Where The "Grand National" Name Stems From. I Ask That Question To All "GN" Snobs 🤷🏿‍♂️. We All Know That There Were No V6's On The Oval Tracks.

[@captainfury19]

Nope…disagree

[@ze_german2921]

Nope, this GNX identifies as a 427cu in. Your statement is a micro aggressions. 😂

[@jonathanallen9205]

Absolutely turbo v6 is a GN

[@jonathanjones1814]

RINGBrothers have a Twin Turbo 3.8 at this SEMA show, it's absolutely wonderful you should check it out I'm sure you will love it.

[@italianstallion4947]

Kick ass dont even begin to discribe how sick this car is

[@Letsgocarcruising]

Great interview. I met him as well for my channel.

[@Foxbodyfx]

@@Letsgocarcruising thanks 🙏

[@AstrologicalLesedi]

Saw this on ig after sema, I've been waiting for it to pop up on yt

[@Foxbodyfx]

@@AstrologicalLesedi thanks for watching

[@4g63t8]

Unreal. This is peak America.

[@icerack9688]

Looks original 60s Star Trek in there. Amazing

[@x1pyroveride]

I am in love. Beautiful!

[@asadumatitus874]

Imagine owning This, the Kevin Hart, Ringbrothers and Roadster Shop Buicks all together in one garage.

[@lovedede2002]

Jesus what a beast of a car beautiful 😍

[@jeffperteet2327]

Everytime, I see an eighties car a sax number plays, in my mind, parked beside a telephone booth lit by a streetlight.

[@johndough7039]

thats every mans dream car

[@gregoryfranks7347]

a 100 dollars an hour seems like a pitance to what I imagine a custom car builder/fabricator would charge. at $100 this would be a million in labor. doesn't quit seem to add up. I would have thought at least $200-250 and hour for fab, r&d, 3d manufacturing the list goes on. wow. im just flabbergasted!!

[@rolandburket1262]

That is one awesome g body

[@kiethpederson7558]

Absolutely stunning would not change one thing and the wheels are dead on

[@Chocobo18]

That's exactly how a restomod should be properly done, not like RingBrothers 😂😂😂 amazing work 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@shaunonig1979]

This is one of the most tasteful restomods, such amazing work, but nobody really needs that much hp, I personally would have them make it more streetable for me, V6 twin turbo like the original, 6-800hp max and I would have it sit slightly higher so that it has a nice ride, basically more of a GT

[@maya00795]

Awesome ❤.......... Greetings from india🇮🇳🤠🤠🤩🤩🙌🤘🏻

[@jordanmonk4742]

That Buick is to crazy 🔥

[@Doesntmatterreally]

They killed it with this build . In my opinion it's better than the Ring brothers build