Grand National value question

[Aurora40]

A relative of mine has an '86 GN he is considering selling, and wants my help with it. I think it has under 30k miles, definitely over 20k. He is the original owner. It has T-tops and the digital dash. I don't know what else was an option then, but I could find out if it has or doesn't have anything else.

The paint is pretty good, but not perfect. As it is single stage, it seemed to be pretty prone to water marks and such. The car is pretty original, certainly not any performance mods, no accidents, etc.

I figure some of you guys have GN's, or at least have an interest, so ideas on value?

Here's pictures from the last time I've seen it:

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq40/aurora402002/GN%20detail/DSC00444.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq40/aurora402002/GN%20detail/DSC00442.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq40/aurora402002/GN%20detail/DSC00441.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq40/aurora402002/GN%20detail/DSC00443.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq40/aurora402002/GN%20detail/DSC00445.jpg

http://i431.photobucket.com/albums/qq40/aurora402002/GN%20detail/DSC00446.jpg

[Aurora40]

No GN guys?

[mike100]

I have no idea what the market is on those, but it is clean. Looks to be in similar condition as my high 20k mile 91 ZR-1. Are the values on those holding up better than C4 ZR-1's?

[Coupe89]

Maybe you should post over on the http://www.gnttype.org/

You have regain my interest in the 89 TTA

[RICKYRJ1]

I sold a 87 GN last year for 22,500.00 It was in mint "Ricky" cond. and had 34k miles on it. I paid 16,500.00 several months earlier. I did some bolt on mods and detailed every inch of her. I still have brand new 18" wheels & BFG tires in the attic from her. I would say 15k-17,500 todays market. GLWTS

[Aurora40]

thanks Ricky!

To Mike, sounds like they hold up better, because a GN was less than 1/2 of what a ZR-1 sold for new.

[Kevin]

i know ron was a GN guy. don't see him around much though

[Demps]

I still have mine. Original owner '87. No idea what they are selling for--mine's priceless.

Guessing would say high teens. Right buyer, right time maybe low 20s.

Ted

[RICKYRJ1]

I regret the sale of mine everyday, that car was just badass old school.

[rkreigh]

i know ron was a GN guy. don't see him around much though


car should fetch 18-20k but it's a tough market.

I have mine for sale for 12.5k and no takers.

it's a 10.8 second car that will walk everything in the "herd" with the exception of the TT Z06 which runs 9's and the corvette drag car which runs low 9s

it's still my daily driver. 520 hp at the tire at 24 psi

I run 18 psi on pump gas with zero detonation.

the GNs are pretty nice. mine is lightened up extensively with all FG bumpers, alum supports, alum heads and NO power goodies. my daughter cracks up all the time when she see's the "crank up windows"

not too many cars now have "non electric" windows except trucks

very nice car

[z proud]

Lost a 87 GN hard top :(, in the divorce.

The 87 is worth more than an 86, most want a none t top car.

The cars don't sell as quick today, Value its hard to say, it would depent on whats needed Bumper fillers? weatherstrips, rust in and around the t tops.


It does look clean in the photos you posted.
10 to15 k based on condition

at 10 you could talk me into it

Good luck

[cvette98pacecar]

I regret trading in my TT 281 cu in. GN that was built by Pete Barton. If I remember correctly there weren't a lot of GN with the Digital Dash. In this Market your relative will be lucky to get 15,000.00 Not saying it isn't worth 20,000.00 all day long. The Market is soft and it is going to stay soft for a long time to come.

[flyin ryan]

I've always thought forever that the 87's held their value pretty darn good for being 20K of them made. Maybe they finally hit a point...