The success of car companies can be extremely fleeting. One year they’re up, the next, they’re down, and a few years later, the company is announcing their untimely end. However, some companies have managed to not only stand the test of time but release iconic cars that have defined generations and are still sought after today.

One of those companies happens to be Buick. Buick has been producing vehicles for what seems like forever. They have cornered practically every corner of the car market, and they are still a force to be reckoned with. In fact, as of the latest Consumer Reports Reliability survey, they were the most improved company out of 26 studied. They jumped 14 positions from the previous study and scored 70 out of 100 possible points.

One of their most well-regarded rides of all time is the 1987 Buick GNX. This is essentially a version of the Buick Grand Nation that lacked the T-top or sunroof. This design change was made to increase structural integrity. However, some customers altered their Buick GNX to include either a T-top or a sunroof.

1987 was the only year this iconic ride from Buick was released. Only 547 models of the Buick GNX were created, which means this is a rare one. This also means that people who are lucky enough to get the chance to own one will pay a pretty penny.

But just how much does a Buick GNX cost? Upon release, the car was valued at $29,900, which would be significantly more today considering inflation.

Here is how much the 1987 Buick GNX costs today and well as what makes it so special to so many people.

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The Buick GNX Is Pricey

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The Buick GNX has held on to its value far better than most cars produced that year. Of course, any used car will have a range in prices. It often depends on things like mileage on the car as well as how well taken care of it is.

The 1987 Buick GNX usually sells for between $80,000 and $150,000. However, as an example of an outlier, one recently sold for $205,000, according to motorbiscuit.com. For the sake of comparison, the Buick Grand National from the same year sells for about $40,000 in good shape. The low mileage Grand Nations go for about $50,000 or more. This shows how sought-after the GNX has become after all these years.

As mentioned before, this is a rare car to find being sold. People who own them tend to hold on to the GNX. This is one of the reasons why this option from Buick fetches such a high price.

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This Is A Powerful Car

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According to classicindustries.com, the GNX was first said to have a max horsepower of 276 and 360 ft-lb of torque. However, this was found to be false. In many cases, this would mean the car in question was less powerful than stated. Luckily, this was not what happened with the GNX

Various third-party tests revealed that this 3.8-liter V6 actually had a max horsepower of more than 300. It also had a torque of 400 ft-lbs at 3,900 rpm. This made the 1987 Buick GNX faster than some cars from companies like Ferrari and Porsche. It became one of the world’s fasted production cars of its time.

When it comes to speed, the Buick GNX can go from 0 to 60 mph in only 4.4 seconds. Much like with the max horsepower, the time it took to reach 60 mph was originally thought to be slower. Buick reported that it took this ride 4.3 seconds. It is important to remember that companies sometimes do this in order to cover the worst possible outcomes with customers.

The Buick GNX has a top speed of 124 mph.

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Buick Hit It Out Of The Park

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Although Buick has cornered so many aspects of the car market, they are not known by many for producing fast cars. This is especially true today where most people think of their SUVs and sedans. They have the reputation of producing family cars. However, this is one piece of proof that a company can be many things and that it can evolve.

The Buick GNX is a simple car. It can be seen as classically elegant, but overall, there is not a great deal to the outward appearance. If you’re not a fan of that '80s look of two-door vehicles, you may not like this one or the Grand National, and the same is true for the Buick Regal as it’s very similar to the GNX.

Despite the look, this is a special ride from an iconic carmaker. People love it for many reasons and it’s easy to see why it can fetch over $200,000. It may be hard to find a 1987 Buick GNX for sale, but this ride is for sure worth the wait. Oh, and fun fact, GNX stands for Grand National Experimental.