Buick Regal

The Buick Regal nameplate spans decades, but collectors focus almost exclusively on the second-generation G-body cars built from 1978 to 1987. This era saw Buick pivot from personal luxury to performance with the introduction of a turbocharged 3.8L V6. The program culminated in the legendary Grand National and the limited-production GNX, which became icons of 1980s muscle with their blacked-out trim and V8-beating acceleration.

While first-generation cars have some classic appeal and later FWD models offer practical transportation, it's the turbo G-bodies that drive the market. Their unique performance formula, menacing appearance, and pop culture status have secured their place as blue-chip collectibles. Their values have remained strong, separating them completely from the more common, non-turbo Regals of the same period.

The Regal market is extremely diverse, as shown by the wide sales range. The average price of $16,004 is heavily influenced by the large number of standard coupes and later sedans. The high end of the market, approaching $70,000, is occupied solely by pristine, low-mileage Grand National and T-Type examples, with the ultra-rare GNX trading for significantly more.

Prices range from $500 for project cars to $69,500 for exceptional turbocharged models.