1991 Buick Reatta for sale $24,900

1991 Buick Reatta $24,900
Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad
Price: $24,900
Contact: View Original Ad from Hemmings
Location: Highlands Ranch, CO
Details: 1991 Reatta Convertible: Artic White exterior; WhiteTop; Flame Red Leather Seats;Red Interior. (See the 2-page picture from the 1991 Buick Sales Catalog.) Includes Leather-Bound Ownerandrsquo;s Portfolio, complete in perfect condition, with Signed Craftmanandrsquo;s Log, Pen, Penlight and Tire Gauge, etc.

New Features for 1991 Model Year: The 1991 Reattas differ substantially from the 1990 model year, with only 305 Convertibles produced andmany new innovations. The Engine was upgraded to the 170HP L-27 Tuned Port OHV 3.8 Litre bullet-proof V-6. The Automatic Transmission was upgraded to the 4T60-E, Electronically Controlled by the PCM to manage Engine power and torque. The addition of 16-inch Wheels, wider Tires, a new Bosch ABS Braking System, revised Frame Bracing for added rigidity, etc., which all contribute to a safer and better handling car. Twilight Sentinel was introduced to control Automatic Headlamps and exterior Lighting. A Cup Holder in the Center Console, and Power Pull Down for the Convertible Top Rear Bow were added.

There were only two options, a CD player and 16- way adjustable Driverandrsquo;s Seat. This Reatta has both Options.

Factory Standard Features: Almost all Power and Luxury Options which Buick had to offer were Standard Equipment on the Reatta. These Reattas were loaded! (See below, if interested.)

History: The Reatta was a limited production luxury sports car, carefully hand-crafted by Buick Division of GM at the Reatta Craft Center in Lansing, Michigan, introduced in 1988, ending production for Reattas in 1991. The 1991 Convertibles were extremely limited with only 305 Reatta Convertibles reportedly produced, with newly revised research showing Sales of only 153 offered to the public and 46 more to GM Execs, with the remainder of 106 unfinished or unsaleable, and offered to Tech Schools, or destroyed. All of which makes this 1991 Reatta Convertible even more rare and very collectible!

I purchased this Reatta from a Sports Car Dealer in Chicago, on March 29, 2010, at 31,839 miles. Then had it shipped by Covered Transport to Boulder, CO. There is no Window Sticker Price Sheet. Original List Price was around $38,000.

I was told this Reatta had belonged to a Dealerandrsquo;s wife. The first Title was issued January 18, 1994 at 3,312 miles, in Schaumburg, IL, per AutoCheck.

Maintenance and Upgrades: ($4,000 total)

  • McCaddon Buick/Cadillac Multi-Point Inspection: 32,097 miles.(4/29/10)
  • Transmission/Transaxle: Power-flushed.
  • Power Steering:Power-flushed.
  • Brake System:Power-flushed.
  • New Oil Pan Gasket, LOF.
  • New Intake Manifold Gasket.
  • Tune-up: Plugs, Air and Fuel Filters.
  • A/C - Retro-fitted with R134A Freon.
  • New Headlamp Switch.
  • New Design Headlamp Cranking Arms - (Eliminates anyproblems with the Retracting Headlamps.)
  • New AC Delco 78-7YR Battery, at 32,170 miles. (5/05/10)
  • Secured Left Door Trim Panel.
  • Front End Alignment.
  • New Michelin Tires, at 33,442 miles. (10/16/10)

All servicing work performed by McCaddon Buick/Cadillac, Boulder, CO, using BG Products with Lifetime Protection Plans.

This Reatta is a pleasure to drive, but rarely driven, except for Parades and Car Shows.(Current Mileage 34,422.Reatta isStored at a Museum.) California Car Cover included.

The Convertible Top with the Glass Back Window is all original and in perfect condition. All Lights, Accessories, Radio/Cassette, CD Player, Power Antenna, etc. work as they should. A/C blows Cold.

The Flame Red Interior is nearly perfect, with only two small barely noticeable wear scuffs on the Driverandrsquo;s Leather seat. The Passengerandrsquo;s Window Motor opens slowly. Air BagCover has small seam. There are two small, barely noticeable chips in the exterior Paint on the Driverandrsquo;s side.

Standard Features Highlights:

Dual 6-way Power Leather

Analysis: Poor Deal, 24.0% above market avg. What's this?