This next car comes as a tip from BP who writes: Definitely a unique vehicle but with all the work done to it vs the price makes the idea attractive. Maybe such a ranked driver but unique going into the future. Only one at 'cofffee' no doubt. Got that lovely 3.8l too. Find this 1990 Buick Reatta offered for $4995 in Burlington, NC via Hemmings.com.
The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk "Stealth Fighter" was operational as early as 1983 (with maiden demonstrator flights in 1977) but its existence wasn't announced to the public until 1988. In a strange coincidence, GM's Buick division released its own piece of advanced technology in '88-- a hand-built two seater with 4-corner independent suspension and an advanced touchscreen computer interface...but thankfully no one died when the Reatta bombed. Find this 1989 Buick Reatta Northstar V8 Swap offered for $2000 in Nutley, NJ via craigslist. From Cory.
A few decades ago if you had $36k burning a hole in your Hammer pants,
you could head over to your local Buick dealer and pickup a little
convertible called to the Reatta. For $67k in today's
money you got something that was basically a 2-door Pontiac Grand Prix
with more cowl shake than Shakira after a six pack of Red Bull and a
fifth of vodka...but way less fun. Find this 1991 Buick Reatta offered
for $17,000 in Summerfield, FL via craigslist. Tip from Matt C.
Today's Mid Week Match-Up is a request from our friend Dr J (aka Julian) -- who you may remember from his time on the DT Radio Show. His son's Mazda 626 just cashed in its chips for the last time, so with a healthy budget of 1,000 smackeroos and a short commute (2.5 miles), let's help find a car for his kid (a high school senior.) in the Los Angeles area.
The current crop of press reviews of the recently accounted Buick Avista remind me of another Buick that was hailed as the next best thing since sliced beef. Back in the late 80s, folks raved about a new Buick coming to market that would bring back Buick's mojo, and reinvent Buick. Of course we all know the story, the styling was interesting, but the car was about as fun to drive as a street sweeper, and it sold like Weetabix at a Celiacs anonymous meeting. Find this 1990 Buick Reatta offered for $6750 in Walnut Creek, CA via craigslist. Tip from Kaibeezy.
If you are in the market for a grossly depreciated two-seat personal luxury car and want somethign with a domestic badge, you might be tempted into picking up a Cadillac Allanté, but that would be a mistake when something as quintessentially 'Merican as the Buick Reatta is an option. The Reatta could be accused of being an overpriced Grand Prix without a rear seat, but it was much more than that. Find this 1990 Buick Reatta located in Phoenix, AZ currently pre-bidding at $1100, but scheduled to hit the live auction this weekend via auctionnationonline. Tip from JAS.