Some modern American muscle fans might be satisfied with cars like the Dodge Charger, but one fan of the Buick Grand National has decided that he isn't satisfied with the current collection. As modernized renderings of classic cars have become more popular, it is no surprise that the legendary Buick Grand National was not left out of the equation.

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A Revolutionarily Simple Buick Grand National Design

Just like the classic Grand National, this rendering is a bit unconventional compared to its competitors. While the old model may have separated itself from the competition with a turbocharged V6 amongst a sea of V8 engines, this rendering separates itself from the current field of muscle cars by sacrificing some of its menacing poise on an oval track for a softened sense of maturity that begs to be driven every day on the road.

Like the original, the rendering features large wheels and a boxy shape. Its signature move of taking the French word coupé a bit literally means the roof cuts almost straight down to the quarter panel. Its racing pedigree is not forgotten, though, as the rendering features a retro front lip, side skirts, and rear spats that flow into an aggressive diffuser. These race-inspired features are accented by chrome trim around the windows and a polished dual exhaust.

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How This Buick Became So Grand

Perhaps the most interesting bit about this rendering is that the artist provided a breakdown of what bits were used to create it. The body is taken from a Chevrolet Impala of the late 2000's while the headlights are from a 2020 Buick Regal. The wheels are from the new BMW 3 Series, and the spoiler is from a 2017 Corvette. You might not be surprised by these, but what may surprise you is that the trunk plate, tail lights, and lower portion of the rear bumper all come from the Toyota 86 and GR86.

Some may think that overseas influences don't necessarily belong on an American muscle car, but when it really comes down to it, where did the influence that led the Buick engineers to use a turbo V6 come from in 1987? While it may not have come from Japan, it's quite reasonable to believe that it didn't come from Detroit.

Just as the artist who did this rendering, should Buick choose to resurrect the Grand National, it's fair to reason that convention won't be the route it travels down.