You pull up to any car meet anywhere in one of these and you're instantly one of the coolest rides there

My neighbor has a GNX that belonged to her late husband. I believe it has less than 2000 miles on it and has spent all its life in a temperature controlled garage. Just goes to show you never know what’s tucked away in garages all over the country.

It was a dream of mine to own an '87 GN some day. That time finally came around in the mid 90's when I was actually able to afford two GNs. I had one fully restored which ran low 11's in the 1/4. The other was kept bone stock as a daily driver. I kept them for about four years until I ran in to some money problems and I had to sell them both. I swear, I think I loved them cars more than my ex-wife at the time. lol Not a day doesn't go by that I don't think about my GNs. Can't say that about my ex-wife. lol

I remember when I was a kid, my father, who owned a Buick dealership, brought one of these home. Let's just say it was a ride I'll never forget, and he got in trouble with the local police! This car is gold!

The dude is slowly dieing on the inside every mile jay drives

If i had Jay's money, I would have bought the car on spot

The GNX is one of the 5 greatest muscle cars ever made. I wouldn’t be surprised it be valued at $500k within the next 10 years

That engine sound when Jay started the car is heavenly.

I have to say this is the most maturely, professionally produced pure car show/channel in the world. I've converted over a dozen friends from Top Gear, the grand tour and drivetribe to Jay Leno's garage. No music or overdramatic narrative - just a passionate and endearing presenter, and great cars. You just never go back to the childish stuff - this is for dudes.

Notice the GM standard loose headliner flapping in the wind.

Remember being a kid in the Bronx and seeing all the guides rocking IROC Z, Monte Carlos, El Dorado's, Grand Prix, Grand Nationals,Merkur Scorpios with freestyle music blasting racing up and down E Tremont,some with neon kits on bottom. Glorious time

This has always been my dream car. Now 53 and still would kill to own 1. Beautiful car.

"You got a lot of beautiful cars here" -Understatement of the century

When Jay said "it's a car", it made me smile. Very understated and very true. It probably sums up his feelings on his car collection - that they're not just for looking at.

My uncle gave me the keys to one of these one summer when I got home from the Air Force Academy. One ☝️ of the most memorable summers of my life.

Thank you for keeping these hopes and dreams alive Jay, and especially for bringing them out in the wild for us mere mortals to see. Cheers sir.

A GNX with 8 miles on the speedometer was sold for 200k USD in february at an auction. I don't think this one's gonna be a bargain.

Syclone and Typhoon used a different engine. 4.3L Chevy V-6 not the Buick V-6. The Anniversary TA used the last of the GNx power plants for that car in 1989.

That car salesman seems like a nice, straight up honest guy! About as rare as his Buick!

My uncle was a mechanic n had one of these ..i fell in love wit it as yung kid .so smooth n jus very enjoyable to ride ...rip uncle billy ily

The price went up even more now that Jay drove it on the show.

When i was a teenager in the 80's this car was so badass! It still holds up to the badass label so many years later.

How awesome is Jay? Humble and just a guy you want to have a beer with and tall cars!

Wow... for a V6 it sure sounds awesome. Definitely on my bucket list!

Over 30 years old, not even broken in Jay: lets floor it

The owner says he didn't want to drive it to the garage and Jay says "it's a car". Jay is such a cool down to earth dude.

I love how solid those doors sound when you close them!

I remember seeing these in the ASC lot in Livonia Michigan back when they were new and being worked on.

Dude "I was scared to drive it here today you know the freeway" Leno "Its a car"

This car is so damn cool. I never thought I'd like an 80s car stylistcally but hell this is awesome

I had a 1980 Buick Regal with a 3.8 liter v6. Badged with the 3.8 by the front wheel wells. Thanks for the video.

An awesome car! It looks it was a throwback to the late 60s factory stock cars, it looks and speed.

Jay, what say you? Next episode would be like Jay: Welcome to another episode of Jay Leno's Garage and this is my brand new 1987 Buick GNX in 2019!

I was the proud owner of the very first Grand National (ordered it from my local Buick dealer 6-8 months prior immediately after I read an article about it in Motor Trend) sold in the greater Ft. Lauderdale area where I resided at the time in 1986. That car war simply, magnificent. It was the perfect blend of comfort, luxury, performance and sportiness in one beautiful package. Also, the sound system was fantastic! Mine had the optional Delco GM Bose Concert Sound ll system with cassette player. It was by far the best sounding system I’d ever heard, factory or otherwise. Quiet, smooth idle, smooth ride and it got really great gas mileage too! Until that is, you decided to nail it....literally all hell broke loose! The first time I did it, it burned the tires hard as soon as it hit second gear causing a full sideways slide all the way through a long corner I had entered....really wasn’t expecting that but man, was I a happy boy! I’d had several super fast cars by the time I purchased this one including my 10 second 70 Nova SS which I owned at the same time, that was my weekend warrior, but I’d never owned a car that was an all around mesh of near perfection for a daily driver.. I would like to make a couple of points regarding the content in the video. The owner of the car stated that when the cars were sent to ASC Mclaren to become GNX’s, they “installed” an intercooler...that’s incorrect as the regular GN’s were already intercooled, (fun fact: Buick offered the Regal in T-Type trim with a turbocharged V6 from 1978-1985. The birth of the monster wasn’t until the introduction of the GN in 1986 with the addition of a large intercooler. That enhancement is what was largely responsible for the enormous performance gain from one to the other) ASC installed an intercooler with a larger cooling capacity is what they did, as well as other mods like larger turbo, special racing style gauges and a pan hard bar in the rear suspension. Additionally both Jay and the other fellow were referencing the Corvette as the main competition for the GN at the time but in reality, the 5.0 Mustangs were the hot ticket during those days ‘85-87. Let there be no question as I can tell you from experience, the GN and the GNX which came along soon after, were in fact the fastest production cars of their kind on the street in those days. I literally ate 5.0 Mustangs and Corvettes alike all day long in street races....no contest at all. And that best part was all that from a little V6! Used to freak out lots of those hot rodders that I spanked when they found out what was under the hood! Lol. Sure wish I could turn the clock back to those times...some of the best of my life. Thanks for reading!

A friend in Hilliard FL has one with 3 miles on it. He bought the car new and trailered home. It's never been register/titled and has sat in his garage/barn since he bought it. He's got a few others with similar stories.

I'm a Corvette guy but this car is so impressive, what a find

Id like to hear this guy yell "Gilligan, little buddy!"

This guy brought this car fingers crossed hopping Jay would buy it.

I'm going nuts seeing this incredible work of art.

One of the best cars I ever had was a 74 Buick century, dark cherry, black vinyl top black vinyl interior , 350, really ran good.wish I still had it. Driving from the South to San Diego , not a problem, great cruiser that would get up.

"Jay we're gonna need you to look like it's 1987." Jay: "OK." (Shows up in his same denim.)

'We called them odometer recalibrations' .....Awkward silence from the car dealer.

One of the coolest cars ever in my opinion. I drove an 87 Mercury cougar for years. This GNX reminds me of cars around the late 80s, and I believe this was faster in a straight line than the Countach at the time

Awesome content Jay as always

The dealers face as Jay put all those miles on and didn't buy the car...

Love this whole story when a car is not just a car but also a part of an owner's life. Love it!!!!!

I thought the guy was going to burst out in tears. I can't believe this hasn't been purchased yet but I can get behind his idea for the publicity on it. I bet you anything Jay gets it sold. love your car channel

One of my favorite cars.. wish they made more back in the day..

When this beast came out I was in high school and it was my dream car. Still is really. Still remeber the copy issue Hotrod magazine where they put a GNX up against a Callaway Corvette, and the GNX won.

That car continue turning necks in 2019!

I dont think anyone knows more about the history of cars than Jay Leno. Who doesnt envy his car collection.

Sounds great for a V6! Exhaust note was deeper than I expected.

Buy it Jay! You know you want to!

My FAVORITE EPISODE EVER... Both Jay and the other guy kept this thing going so smooth... loved this episode.

I ABSOLUTELY love Jay Leno, he's the greatest!!!

Could never get tired of looking at that car.

I like the fact that Jay gives love to any car. That's the attitude.

Baddest car to ever come out of the 80s!

Beautiful car. Here in Australia we had the similar engine in our vn--vr Holden Commodore. Basically same bottom end with different heads and intake. No turbo.

The last and best buick ever made.

" At my age, 1987 wasn't that long ago "............ I know how you feel.

Jay: Are those the original tires? Brad: Yes! Jay: O__O

As a European I still find this fascinating. Fabulous end of the square 80's super saloons. Proper Horse power and looks. Brad looked a bit nervous. But completely understandable.

I forget Jay was a talk show host lol No wonder he is so good at guiding the conversation

This is basically the salesman equivalent of getting friend zoned. Leno:"It's a very nice. I'm sure somebody will want it..." Salesman: *Keep smiling. Hide the pain.*

Man, I have been waiting for Jay Leno to feature the Grand National or GNX for ages. Thank you sir.

One of the best looking and performing cars. Love the lines

Love the dealer with his history. Quite a nice guy

"Not putting miles on your GNX is like not having sex with your girlfriend so she'll be more desirable to her next boyfriend."

I think when you have as many things to keep track of as Jay does, he forgets his old Syclone has a 4.3.

I am shocked Jay never bought it! this Jay would have if I had the cash! beautiful car!

I had a Buick t-type and loved that car!!! Ran great

The first "I IKnOw wHAt ii HaVE" I have ad on record.

For sale: '87 Buick GNX $800,000 very low miles. Update: Driven by Jay leno, new asking price $12 million

I owned a 1985 Grand National, loved that car.

I had an original Grand National on my paper route as a kid. Beautiful car.

The dealer keeps looking at the odometer watching how many miles Jay is adding.

I still remember watching the Motor Week episode on this as a little kid... Still my dream car.

My favorite car in HS. That and the IROC. I had a 1978 green nova.

That's one of my favorite cars, I just love that body style.

Better looking than most of the crap on the roads now days

Jay should buy it because it would be a great addition to his garage

Loving my 2005 Buick Allure ...the 3800 series 3 engine is fantastic ...smooth ride ...so comfortable to drive ...everything is easy to get at, instrument panel, and such

We are currently restoring a regular ‘86 Grand National, very neat car cuz it’s sporty, but it’s still a Buick and feels like something my grandfather would drive us to church in.

This was one of the coolest cars of the 80's. When you look at them today, they still exude that coolness factor, especially with the all black color. Does anyone else notice how huge this dude is compared with a 6 foot tall Leno? Don't be surprised if Jay Leno purchases the vehicle because of its cool factor and rarity.

Too bad buick stopped making manly cars. Now buick is a car old people drive and everyone knows it.

Back in the early 80's, I used to run my '70 Mopar Dart 340 at Indy and occasionally a Grand national would show up. We always paid attention when they redlined and dumped the clutch... Did it do an incredible holeshot or blow up... Either way it was always a rush. This version I knew nothing about. Great video!

I saw this car in the showroom years ago. If I only had the money at the time. Fantastic looking the car, great performance.

Jay drives his collection and I respect that way more than hoarding them in some unlit garage somewhere.

I was 28 that year, and vividly remember that particular car.

My Father bought #462, with much thanks to Wally Edgar Chevrolet-Buick in Lake Orion, Michigan. Very hard to get. Somehow Wally pulled it off. Just an incredible automobile at the time. I’m so blessed I got to drive one.

I was born in 87, came out the same month i was born, love this car

GNX is one of my dream cars. Would love to have this beauty.

Jay could've bought this with the loose c-notes in between the couch cushions.

My buddy has a Grand National. When that turbo hits it is great!

13 yrs. old I was when some 20yr old surfer dude on my street would drive this Black car with Feathered hair. He would rush through my block nearly hitting a guy going door-to-door selling Cable TV (what ever that was) it was the coolest thing (the car too :P ) it went on my wish list so fast! Still is.. Haha

My dad owned and was the GM of a few dealerships when I was a kid. Those were my fondest memories. This guy I bet feels the same way. Great video, Jay.

Proud owner of an 86 gn, the car always catches people’s attention.

I remember visiting the local Chevy dealer back in 1978 or '79 and they had a factory turbo Corvette. It sat in the showroom for a few years until the dealership closed.

One of my dream cars as a teenager