1985 Buick Regal Coupe

40 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Original owner with sales receipt from Bill Stillwell Buick Downers Grove, Illinois.

Really good shape, excellent frame, and ready for a full restoration shape. Never in an accident. Spent 1985-1992 in garage in Chicago. Spent 1992-1995 in Mesa, AZ in a garage. Spent 1996-1999 in a garage in Kansas City. Spent 1999-2023 in a garage in Scottsdale, AZ. Stored on a lot currently for last six months. Some rust at bottom of door and steering wheel is an Olds Cutlass due to an attempted theft in 2014. Headliner has detached.

I stopped driving it completely in 2017 at 187,000 miles so it runs but would need the fluids and system cleaned out. I always envisioned an LS swap for this one.

I have rehabbed many cars over the years and this was next but kids entering college and I am honestly never going to get to it. It would be best in anothers care to maximize this at its 40th anniversary.

1985 BUICK REGAL
Only the Regal coupe remained this year, as the four-door sedan left the lineup. In addition to base and Limited trim levels, buyers had a choice of two performance editions: the familiar T Type and a the dramatic Grand National. Regals forward slanted front fascia carried a new slanted grille. Wheel covers were restyled, new body colors were offered, and interiors came in a new selection of colors.

Engine options were reduced to three choices: a carbureted 231 CID V-6, the SFI turbo V-6. The diesel V-6 was optional on the base Regal and the Regal Limited only.

This 1985 Buick Regal Coupe is a mid-size luxury car known for its comfort and distinctive design. Here are some key specifications:

Engine and Performance

3.8L V6
4-speed automatic transmission
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions
Wheelbase**: 108.1 inches
Length**: 200.6 inches
Width**: 71.6 inches
Height**: 54.3 inches
Curb Weight**: Approximately 3,300 to 3,500 pounds

Interior and Features
Seating - bench 60/40 split in front
Upholstery Option- Cloth
Brakes - Front disc brakes, rear drum brakes
Body Style - 2-door coupe

Investment Opporunity
The selling range for a 1985 Buick Regal Coupe varies based on its condition, features, and modifications. Generally, prices for this model range up to $14,000. Well-maintained examples with low mileage and desirable options can fetch higher prices.

On the market, you might see prices for 1985 Buick Regals ranging from around $11,000 for original condition to $45,000 for fully remodeled and customized depending on the condition and modifications of the car.

My intent was to do an LS swap - a type of engine swap that replaces a car's current engine with a General Motors (GM) LS V8 engine. GM first developed the LS engine in 1997, and LS swaps have been popular ever since because of the engine's compact size, light weight, and factory-supplied fuel injection system. LS swaps can be used to replace the aging engine and to upgrade the vehicle's existing engine. They can provide many benefits, including: Fuel mileage savings, Better drive-ability, Reliability, Customization opportunities, and Instant street credential and investment return.