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Record-Setting 7-Second Twin-Turbocharged 1987 Buick Grand National NHRA SS/DX Drag Car
United States • 28 Aug 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1987 Buick Grand National is a record-setting twin-turbocharged drag car that achieved 7-second quarter-mile times in the NHRA SS/DX class. It has been extensively modified for racing, including a narrowed rear end, roll cage, and a powerful Duttweiller-built 3.4L V6 engine producing over 1200 horsepower.
Sold for $54,500, this vehicle is not street legal and is offered on a bill of sale, making it a specialized item for collectors or racers seeking a unique piece of drag racing history.
Condition
2
The car is a purpose-built drag car and is not legal for road use. It has undergone significant modifications for racing, including a narrowed rear end, roll cage, and extensive engine work. While it achieved record-breaking performance, its condition is that of a dedicated race vehicle, not a street-legal car. Major repairs and modifications would be required to make it roadworthy, if even possible. The listing explicitly states it's not legal for road use and carries no title or registration.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
1G4GJ1174HP452562
Odometer:
36,000 miles
Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
TMU Twin-Turbocharged 3.4L V6 Three-Speed Automatic Transmission Black Paint w/Multicolor Graphics 15" Monocoque Wheels Narrowed Rear End w/Adjustable Coilovers Roll Cage Black Upholstery B&M Electric Solenoid Shifter Shifnoid RPM Switch Parachute Mount Wheelie Bars
This 1987 Buick Grand National was built into a drag car more than two decades by John Gallina for use in NHRA Super Stock competition.
Power comes from a twin-turbocharged 3.4-liter V6 assembled by Ken Duttweiler, and in 2003 the car became the first of in the SS/DX (Super Stock) class to achieve a quarter-mile time below eight seconds.
It rides on 15” multipiece wheels and a narrowed rear end with adjustable coilovers and wheelie bars, and the race-prepped interior features two racing seats, aftermarket instruments, and a B&M electric solenoid shifter with a Shifnoid RPM switch.
The car was purchased by the current owner in 2005, and work performed in preparation for the sale involved overhauling the fuel system and re...
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£10,558
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£33,391
Median Price (Since 2020)
£408,047
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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