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1987 Buick Regal T-Type

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Oct. 30, 2025.

$16,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $15,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1987
Make and model
Buick Regal, Grand National and GNX
Generation
Regal G-body 1978 to 1987
Version
Regal T-Type
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1G4GJ1170HP433023
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 9 comparable sales, 23% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$18,500 to $32,500
Median$20,000
Sales behind it9Likely

From 9 sales of the Buick Regal, Grand National and GNX Regal T-Type (Regal G-body 1978 to 1987) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $18,500 and $32,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1987 Buick Regal T-TypeMecum, July 9, 2025MecumJuly 9, 2025$26,000
1986 Buick Regal T-TypeMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$41,000
1986 Buick Regal T-TypeBring a Trailer, May 25, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 25, 2026$32,500
Modified 1986 Buick Regal T-TypeBring a Trailer, March 12, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 12, 2025$19,255
Modified 1986 Buick Regal T-TypeBring a Trailer, Dec. 30, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 30, 2024$36,000
383 Stroker-Equipped 1985 Buick Regal T-Type ProjectBring a Trailer, Sept. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 28, 2026$3,050
1984 Buick Regal T-TypeMecum, Oct. 30, 2025MecumOct. 30, 2025$18,500
1984 Buick Regal T-TypeMecum, Oct. 2, 2025MecumOct. 2, 2025$20,000