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Buick Reatta (1989)
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Price: US $3,990.00

Description:

Offering unusual looks, surprising performance, and a very enthusiastic owner's community, this 1989 Buick Reatta is a refreshing change of pace from the industry's most conservative brand. A wholly untouched survivor, only 7, 009 1989 models were manufactured. It shows just 87, 045 original miles and represents one of the last times GM took a risk.
Built in the Lansing Craft Centre, formerly the home of the EV1 electric car, the Reatta was unlike anything else in GM showrooms in 1989. It was far more than just a shortened Riviera and offers surprisingly agile handling and impressive performance. The unique look has aged rather well, still looking contemporary and the years have made it seem familiar, so the wrap-around rear glass and short rear overhang look better today than when it was new. The majestic red color looks right on the upscale sportster, and that's all-original paint still clinging to the bodywork. The car is in wonderful condition, but does have a few bumps and bruises that come with being 25 years old, but there's nothing that we'd change because it looks all-of-a-piece and appropriate to the car's age. And with the growing popularity of unmolested original cars, it's always smarter to leave the nice ones alone.
The matching tan interior was considered one of the sharpest options in 1989. The handcrafted and assembled handsome leather bucket seat interior is in excellent condition. Still focused on luxury, the leather seats are comfortable and supportive, showing minimal wear. The original Buick carpets are good, too, and the door panels are in like new condition. The touch screen computer panel is fully functional, and combined with the wrap-around console feeling of the cockpit, it looks very high-tech. The one of a kind touch-screen panel was gone in 1990, replaced by conventional HVAC controls and the usual GM/Delco AM/FM/cassette stereo system, making the 1989 Reatta and the touch screen they entail all the more unique. It was a stone age monochrome touch screen for the climate control, trip computer, and even the stereo. Way out in front of technology, the system required a 20lb and foot long CRT crammed into the center dash display. Matching floor mats, power windows and locks, cruise control, and just about every other comfort and convenience option GM could devise were all standard options in 1989. There's a good bit of storage space behind the seats and the trunk is quite spacious, making the Reatta a superior road trip vehicle that's a little out of the ordinary.
Buick's 3.8 liter OHV V6 engine is legendary for its durability and longevity, and you can expect years of service still to come from this one. It's great for low-end torque, so the Reatta feels quick around town, and fuel efficiency with the 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission is impressive even today. It's very nicely kept under the hood with signs of regular maintenance, which remains inexpensive and easy, even with the cutting-edge (for 1989) distributor-less ignition system. The new suspension is fully independent and perfectly straddles the ride/handling compromise and this car makes for a wonderful daily driver. Response to inputs are crisp and the ride is superb, with only a hint of freeway hop to betray the stubby wheelbase. It truly feels of a piece. The underside is undercoated and rustproofed, but clean and shows the results of winter storage keeping it away from inclement weather. Bold Aluminum Wheels and the tires are in excellent condition.
Complete with the original owner's manual (which was a big deal all by itself) and all of the maintenance records, this Reatta is an unusual footnote in GM history that still makes a big impact today.
Year: 1989Coupe: _X_
Mileage: 87, 000
Considered Correct? Y
Location: Palos Heights, IL
Title: Clear
Any Accident History? N
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Tan Leather
Paint Original? Y
Paint Condition? Very Good
Belt & Bumper Molding Color: Black with Chrome trim
Body Dents: One small dime sized on sun roof
Body Rust: N
Windshield Chipped or Cracked? N
Vent Glass Intact? Y
Rubber surround molding for windshield condition? Excellent
(Coupe only) Rubber surround molding for rear window condition? Good
Out Side Mirrors Intact? Y
Headlight Motors Function Correctly? N , Try to go up but motors are not strong enough
Tail Light Lens: Clear
Interior Original? Y
Seat Condition? Excellent – Leather cleaned
Drivers interior door panel condition? Excellent
Passengers interior door panel condition? Excellent
Center console top armrest condition? Excellent
Door weather stripping condition? Good – Some compression with age
Headliner Condition? Slightly saggy, some clips to help hold it up. Look at pictures
Carpet Condition? Very Good
Original Floor Mats: Y - Both are original
Condition of Steering Wheel Leather: Fair – Some Leather wear
Sun Roof? Y, not functional at this time
Functional Keyless Entry? Y
Both Remotes? Y
Problems with Electronic Dash items? N
Power Windows Work Correctly? Y
Power Seats Work Correctly? Y
Power Door Locks Work Correctly? Y
Power Antenna Work Correctly? N – No longer raises
Original Sound System? Y
Sound System Fully Functional? Y
A/C Functional? N, AC needs to be recharged. When you turn the AC on you can here the fans blowing the air and feel the air blowing at you but there is no freon, it simply needs a refill.
Has the A/C been converted from R12 to R134A? Y
Does the suspension require any attention? N, was re-done this year
Tire condition: Just bought all year tires for the car
Remaining Tread: Almost new
Are All Tires Matched? Y
Factory Wheels? Y
Factory Wheel Center Caps Condition: Some are a little worn, overall good condition
Missing Caps? None missing
Any Brake Components Replaced? NIs the battery new: YWhen was it purchased: The beginning of July 2015
Original Engine? Y
Original Engine Rebuilt? N
Does Engine require attention? N
When was last tune up? Full tune up Fall 2013, regular maintenance since
Does the engine, cooling system, power steering, or brake system leak any fluids? N
How often do you change the oil? Oil Changed regularly, Changed at 86, 000 miles
Original Transmission? Y
Original Transmission Rebuilt? N
Does Transmission require attention? N
Any Transmission Leaks? N
Have CV joints been replaced? N
Does the car have the owners manual? Y, with all service records
In General, What items need attention? Power antenna no longer raises, the motor lights. Nothing else. This car has been well maintained throughout it's life.
My Reatta Drives: Excellent
Don't miss your chance to own an all original, fanatically maintained American classic. I take a lot of pride in the vehicles I drive, you will not be disappointed.
Please contact me if you have any questions. You can reach me via eBay messages, or feel free to call/text 630-nine1519three8

_{update: 2015-08-19}